Garlic Irrigation Farming In Kenya

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Garlic irrigation farming in Kenya is undertaken using drip irrigation systems, overhead irrigation, or the newer rain hose irrigation system. Grekkon Limited advises on how to irrigate garlic in Kenya. This is through three irrigation system types for small through large garlic growers in the country. Commercial farmers factor in irrigation in the overall cost of garlic farming in Kenya. Garlic buyers in Kenya seek garlic for sale by contracting filed under irrigation. This crop has uniform maturity and a better size, also a factor of when to irrigate garlic.

 

Garlic drip irrigation

The cost of garlic irrigation farming in Kenya is;

  1. Garlic drip irrigation; this assumes a 1M wide bed with 3 drip lines. The space from bed to bed is 0.4M
Acreage
Size in Meters Square
Price in KES
1/8th acre506KES 38,000
1/4 acre1,024KES 55,000
1/2 acre2,025KES 85,000
1 acre4,048KES 165,000

 

2. Garlic rain hose and overhead irrigation (using rain gun, meganet or impact sprinklers)

Acreage
Size in Meters Square
Price in KES
1/8th acre506KES 10,000
1/4 acre1,024KES 18,000
1/2 acre2,025KES 30,000
1 acre4,048KES 55,000

 

How to Grow Garlic Through Irrigation

Garlic irrigation time

Water in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are low. This reduces water loss as a result of evaporation.

Garlic water requirements

Water the crop to the full root depth and the soil should remain moist through out the growing season. Moist but not wet. Garlic needs 1 inch of water per week. When young, the water needs are small and increase as the crop matures. During bulbing, the crop will require the most water.

Water management of garlic

Do not water during the rainy season. Water once a week in the cool season and 3-4 times a week in the hot season. When the bulb has formed and matured, reduce watering completely 1-2 weeks before harvesting.

Components of a garlic drip kit

  • Tank connector for low pressure gravity flow
  • Water pump connectors for high pressure flow
  • A venturi fertigation system (optional)
  • Filtration system
  • PVC ball valves
  • HDPE pipe and fittings for HDPE main and sub main-lines
  • PVC pipes and PVC fittings for PVC main and sub main lines
  • 15cm drip emitter spacing drip tape, and drip fittings

Garlic Irrigation Farming in Kenya FAQs

What is the best irrigation for garlic?

Garlic drip irrigation is the best because it uses less water and labor. It is expensive to install but it is the cheapest to maintain. Rain hose kits have a much more even water distribution pattern than sprinklers, and are easier to install. They require less labor too. Rain hose kits like sprinklers are water inefficient.

How often should garlic be watered?

Once a week in the cool season and 3-4 times a week in the hot season.

How much water does garlic need?

Garlic requires 1 inch of water per week.

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Established in 2017, Grekkon Limited is a Kenyan agribusiness company. It specialises in the provision of; - Irrigation systems - Greenhouse construction - Dam liners installation - Water pumps - Solar dryers construction - Agriculture nets - Borehole drilling The company has operations offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, and Nyahururu

Comments (6)

  • Hello
    For Garlic rain hose and overhead irrigation (using rain gun, meganet or impact sprinklers), how many do you need to cover 1 acre?
    is the cost Kes 55k for all?
    Thanks.

    ERIC MOGOI
    Reply
  • Very good info on Nat paper, Seeds of Gold 30/4/2022 by Mr.Wamae Mwangi.
    1.interest in bore hole drilling & solar pump, drip irrigation. my shamba at Kibwezi, Makueni county.
    2. crops: garlic & pawpaw. Thanks

    Dave Muumbi
    Reply
    • Good afternoon Dave,

      Thank you for your compliments. Pleases share your number with us.

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
  • very much enlightening

    FRANKLINE MUTUMA MBURUGU
    Reply

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