The seven acre tomato farm is located in Igamba-ng’ombe, Tharaka Nithi County in a severely dry area. On average, Njagi says he harvests 400 boxes of tomatoes per acre and this season is no different. So what has been his secret of a thriving tomato farm in a super dry area? For tomatoes, watering is key to tomatoes success, he says. Ripe tomatoes held at 2 degrees Celsius will last up to 3 weeks, but they will lose quality,” she says.

Source: Standard Digital April 22, 2017 09:33 UTC