* Hass avocado is a cultivar of Persea Americana that is dark green with bumpy skin. Avocado is a large berry that contains a single seed, and the fruit is pear shaped, nearly round, oval or less necked, measuring 7-20cm long and width of 15cm
* Where is Hass Avocado grown in Kenya.
Hass avocados in Kenya grow in areas such as lower Nyanza, Central rift valley, Central Kenya and all western Kenyan counties that have the best climatic conditions. Hass avocado grows well in certain Eastern Kenya counties, including Kathiani (Iveti Hills), Mua Hills, Kangundo, Machakos county, parts of Mbooni and other potential areas of Meru and Embu counties. Hass avocados grow well in rainfall of 1000m to 2000m, and the fruit is large in cooler areas, unlike in warm areas. The recommended temperatures are between 20to and 24 degrees Celcius. The best soils for Hass avocados are alluvial loams and sandy soils with a PH of 5 to 7.
Season
* It is vital to know when to harvest the avocados as it is done when they are raw and ripen off the tree. Hass harvesting season is from June through September as they flower around October. Hass has a nutty taste, high flat flesh and an almond butter texture, making it a favourite worldwide.
Health Benefits
* Avocados have high beneficial and healthy fats that help people remain full between meals. Hass avocados are a source of folate, niacin, Vitamins K, E, C and B6, potassium, pantothenic acid and magnesium. The fruit provides omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, and lutein. Folate is vital for a healthy pregnancy as adequate consumption reduces the risk of miscarriage and neural tube abnormalities. From research done, one avocado contains 160 mcg. The trusted Sources were 600 mcg (micrograms A trusted source of folate is recommended for a pregnant person. It also contains fatty acids that help with fetal development.
* Studies have revealed that avocados are a great source of folate. Trusted Sources help with depression. Folate offers help in preventing the buildup of homocysteine that can impair the delivery and circulation of nutrients to the brain. Past reviews have linked Trusted Source with more homocysteine production to cognitive dysfunction and serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine production that helps regulate appetite, sleep and mood
* Avocados are a natural detox due to the fibre that promotes regular bowel movements that help excrete toxins through stool and bile. Hass avocados have a dietary fibre that promotes microbial diversity and gut health by maintaining a healthy bacterial balance that reduces the aggravation and inflammation of the digestive tract.
* Avocado oil and avocados have antimicrobial properties, and research shows that the extracts of the seeds can assist in defending the body against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae infections
* The Fuerte avocado is a fruit green in color, pear-like in shape, and ranging from 500 - 650 grams. It has smooth, medium-thin skin that peels easily, with a pale green flesh. It is marginally oily with a rich and creamy flavor. It is still considered by many to be the best tasting avocado.
* Customers can order for different sizes of Fuerte Avocados depending on the market demand and ranges from sizes 12-24 in 4kg boxes or 10Kgs from Nairobi.
* Our Nzuri Avocado farms have been certified by SMETA,GLOBAL GAP,KEPHIS and HCDA.
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Our quality to this destinations via sea has been rated 97%
Available Quantity : 2 40ft Containers every week
MOQ 1 Tonne
Loadability: 1 Tonne via Air,40ft Container via sea
Inspections: As required by Client
Packaging: in 4 Kgs Boxes or 10 Kg boxes
Sizes : Clients specification
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Delivery lead times : Via sea using approximately 20-25 days
Port of Origin : Mombasa
Origin: Kenya
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It is a flowering plant from the Amaryllidaceae that produces edible flowers and leaves. It is a close relative of leek, onions, Chinese onion, shallot and garlic .It is a drought resistant perennial plant that has a scientific name of Allium schoenoprasum. The plant is believed to have its origins from China, Siberia and Greece. It grows up to 10 to 12 inches tall and grows like grass, in clumps from the bulbs underground to produce hollow, round leave that are better than onions.
BASIL
Basil is a herb used in cuisines globally that comes from the mint family and has wide varieties, including sweet basil, Thai basil, and purple basil. The plant has alternating leaves with dark seeds and pointed flowers and provides culinary needs. Basil is known as Ocicum basilicum scientifically.
Areas Grown in Kenya
Basil in Kenya grows well in Meru and Nakuru as they meet the wet and hot patterns of growing basil as it requires plenty of water and direct sunlight for eight hours daily. Basil grows well in drained soils that contain rich nutrients. The plant can be grown indoors in greenhouses.
Most of the varieties grown are sweet basil which is ideal for cooking and most preferred. The organic Camphor basil is used to manufacture insecticides, and the African Blue Basil is a perennial type. Most of the basil grown locally is consumed in Europe after exportation, as a small fraction is used in Kenya.
Our products are from certified seeds grown naturally and then transplanted outside to soil temperatures of 10�° Celsius. Basil matures in around forty-two days, and the plant grows to six inches.
MD2 pineapples are one of the world's sweetest varieties and naturally contain around four times the amount of vitamin C when compared to the other cultivars. Easily identified by its bright gold skin, MD2 pineapples are also prized for their uniformity and consistency of size.
Pineapples contains the highest levels of Vitamin C and thus used to make a wide variety of drinks world over.
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About Cayenne
The Portuguese introduced pineapples to Kenya. It is scientifically known as Ananas comosus from the Bromeliaceae family. Nzuri fruits export fresh and healthy pineapples from Kenya. The fruits are sourced from smallholders and large scale farmersâ??.The large-scale production is mainly done in Central Kenya, and the small-scale farmers are in Central, Coast, and Western regions. Cayenne is grown commercially both for fresh market and canning in Kenya.
Where is Cayenne Pineapple grown in Kenya?
Pineapples in Kenya are grown in Kisii, Thika, and Malindi, where they rise from the sea level up to 2000m, and the maximum is 1800m to prevent the fruit from turning acidic and sour. Pineapples grow well in drained sand loams, non-compacted loams, and clay loams soil with no heavy rocks and clay. Pineapples need a mixture of loamy and sandy soils that has looseness of approximately 60 centimeters deep. The pineapples are available throughout the year. Pineapples grow under the warm condition of 20 Celsius but can survive up to 45 Celsius. It is sensitive to cold weather but can survive in cool weather.
Health benefits
Pineapple fruits can be eaten fresh, processed into juice, dried and glace fruits, salads, puddings, sauces, and cooked in cakes and pies. In Kenya, dried pineapples are a popular snack, and the fruits are canned as spirals and slices. The fruit is rich in bromelain, that help treat sports injuries.
The by-products of pineapple canning can be used as cattle feed or vinegar, or pineapple wine production.
The fruit lowers osteoarthritic pain associated with joint, arthritis, and chronic inflammation. It contains a chemical that obstructs the tumor cells growth and slows down blood clotting. The anti-inflammatory properties in the pineapples help lower swelling and bruising, whereas the scavenger enzyme helps in eliminating the damaged cells.
The Cayenne pineapples have bromelain that cat as anti-cancer properties and suppresses cancer cells growth. Pineapples have a high content of antioxidants such as flavonoids, vitamin A, beta carotene, and manganese.
Pineapples are a good source of vitamin B that helps the body process the food one consumes. Pineapples offer Vitamin C, making them a rich source of ascorbic acid that helps improve the immune system by stimulating blood cell activity and lowering illnesses such as flu. And for forming red blood cells.
Pineapples are a weight loss booster and help in fat burning through the enzymes in the fruit. It is also a post-workout recovery that can be consumed in a smoothie and help gain the training regimen by assisting in quick muscle recovery.
Our pineapple varieties include Cayenne pineapples, available throughout the year in sizes 6, 7, 8, and 10
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is Latin for dew of the sea. It's often found growing naturally along sea cliffs. Today, rosemary is grown in many climates and is a very hardy herb. Rosemary leaf is an aromatic herb in the mint family that grows on an evergreen bush. It is most often used in cooking but has a wonderful woodsy scent that is great in air fresheners and aromatherapy mixes.
Our Rosemary is grown organically from cuttings and nurtured using compost that provides great nutrients. Our organic foliar fertilizer is made from rabbit urine and applied through fertigation through watering system but also as foliar sprayed through the leaves.
It is specially handpicked by trained professionals in our farm. Rosemary is harvested early in the morning and packaged according to clients specification to maintain freshness.
Order Grade A fresh Rosemary leaves and we are happy to serve you.
Thyme is a Mediterranean herb with dietary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. The flowers, leaves, and oil of thyme have been used to treat a range of symptoms and complaints.
Our Thyme is grown organically from cuttings and nurtured using compost that provides great nutrients. Our organic foliar fertilizer is made from rabbit urine and applied through fertigation through watering system but also as foliar sprayed through the leaves.
It is specially handpicked by trained professionals in our farm.
Thyme is harvested early in the morning and packaged according to clients specification to maintain freshness.
Order Grade A fresh Thyme cuts and we are happy to serve you.
