Our Work

Our 3-acre experimental farm is in Embu County of Kenya. A farm that was started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic period, as a way of providing nutritional food to the family. Our experimental farm has variety of exotic crops organically grown which includes: Bananas, Avocados, Dragon fruits, Pomegranates, pawpaw and tradition vegetables including terere, managu and milk thistle.

The spices we are experimenting on are: The Ethiopian Brown pepper which ripen from green to reddish brown and have smoky sweet flavor. The Ethiopian Brown chiles have a good medium heat level and are great for salsa, pickling, sauces and dry rubs or seasoning. The African bird's eye pepper which is small, vibrantly colored hot pepper found in the African wild, and Scotch bonnets one of the world's hottest chilli peppers, with iconic taste of the Caribbean islands.

Banana Variety:

Red Banana:

This banana variety has a reddish-purple skin and a sweet flavor. It is often used in smoothies and other beverages, as well as in baking.

Plantain:

This is a large, starchy banana that is commonly used in cooking. It is often fried or boiled and served as a side dish. Mkono wa tembo is the most common variety among the other 4 that we plant.

Uganda Green:

This is a variety of cooking banana that is commonly used in East Africa to make a dish called matoke. It has a starchy texture and is typically boiled or steamed before being eaten.

Grand Nain:

This is another popular banana variety in Kenya that is often used for export. It has a sweet taste and is commonly eaten when fully ripe. Williams: This is a popular banana variety in Kenya that is often used for cooking and baking.

Kitarasa:

Which is a local variety of green banana. One tree bears 4 – 7 bunches, which weigh 6 – 17 kg each, depending on the size the bananas when harvested. Kitarasa is more nutritious compared to other varieties of green bananas as it contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E along with calcium, sodium, phosphorus and sulphur.

Avocados:

Kenya has over 40 varieties of avocado. Hass is the main export variety and Fuerte is preferred for processing which are the 2 varieties that we plant in our farm.

Dragon Fruit:

The dragon fruit is a relatively new crop in Kenya and only a few farmers have invested in its cultivation. Zamora farm is one of those farmers. Our dragon takes one to one and a half years for them to produce the first fruit which we plant from the cutting of a mature vine. Dragons can grow in any soils meaning they can grow on sandy, loamy or clay soils. Dragon fruit is one of the most expensive fruits on the Kenyan shelves with their cost ranging from Ksh800 to 1,500 a kilo. Of course, one of the reasons for these high prices is the fact that the fruit is packed with nutrients, an antioxidant and the low supply against a high demand. Dragon fruit plants are not attacked by pests, we grow then organically and no chemical spraying or artificial fertilizers is used.

Pomegranates:

Pomegranates are low in calories and fat but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Benefits include antioxidants, heart health, urinary health, exercise endurance, and we grow them organically.

Pawpaw:

Pawpaw plants take about 8-10 months to mature in our farm. Pawpaw farming has been affected by pests and diseases, such as the papaya fruit fly, which can cause significant losses to farmers. Pawpaw farming is one of the most profitable agribusiness ventures in Kenya due to the high demand for the fruit both locally and internationally. Pawpaw, also known as papaya, is a popular fruit in Kenya, with numerous varieties grown across the country. Each variety has its unique characteristics in terms of taste, texture, and nutritional value. The varieties we are experimenting in our farm includes:

Solo Sunrise:

Solo Sunrise is a high-yielding pawpaw variety that is resistant to diseases and pests. The fruit has a sweet flavor, juicy texture, and is high in Vitamin C.

Red Lady:

Red Lady is a pawpaw variety that is known for its high productivity, producing up to 80 fruits per tree per year. The fruit has a sweet and juicy taste, with a reddish-orange flesh.

Honey Gold:

Honey Gold is a variety that is known for its aromatic and sweet flavor. The fruit has a yellow flesh, and its skin is thin and easy to peel. It is high in Vitamin C and is an excellent source of antioxidants.