Ruth Munyoro, an agronomist who specialises on herbs production and international marketing, says thyme would be the most ideal herb for a beginner. In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak across the world, Ms Munyoro observes that the demand for herbs, especially thyme, has been on the rise. The fact that the crop needs only occasional weeding means it is not labour intensive as workers are only much involved during monthly harvests. HOT AREASThe crop thrives in hot areas and needs exposure to direct sunlight for six to eight hours, according to Ms Munyoro. Currently, Ms Munyoro says, thyme is fetching about Sh800 per kilogramme in the international market, with the main market being within the EU.

Source: Daily Nation April 05, 2020 04:41 UTC