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Mulching in production of seedlings

Onion bed

Mr Issack Mohamed Adan (in white), an onion grower in Mandera county on August 23. Weeding the onion bed prevents competition for nutrients and space. 

Photo credit: Manase Otsialo | Nation Media Group
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By  Ann Macharia

Agricultural Technical Consultant

In our previous article, we looked at sowing of seeds for onion production. Desmond has started carrying out management practices in the nursery bed.

Mulch needs to be added to the nursery bed as soon as the seeds are sown.

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