Thursday, August 21, 2025

Spacing

Why Spacing Matters in Farming

In Kenya, many farmers lose yield not because of poor seed or fertilizer—but because crops are planted too close together. Proper spacing = stronger plants, healthier soils, and better harvests.

✅ Benefits of Good Spacing
- More sunlight for each plant 🌞
- Better root growth & nutrient absorption 🌿
- Good air circulation → fewer fungal diseases 🍂
- Reduced pest spread 🐛
- Easier weeding, spraying & harvesting 👩🏾‍🌾
- Higher yield & better quality produce 🌾🍅🥬

📏 Recommended Spacing (Kenya Guide)
🌾 Rice (TPR): 20 x 15 cm
🌾 Maize: 60–75 cm row × 20–25 cm plant
🥔 Cabbage/Cauliflower: 45 x 45 cm
🧅 Onion: 15 x 10 cm
🍅 Tomato: 60–75 x 45–60 cm
🌶️ Chili: 60 x 45 cm
🍌 Banana: 1.5 m x 1.5 m

👉 Closer spacing = more plants but high competition.
👉 Wider spacing = stronger plants, higher quality, better harvest.

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