French Beans for Export — 60-Day Cycle
A precision guide to growing Grade 1 French beans for export to the EU and UK markets. Covers MRL-compliant pest management, GlobalGAP food safety documentation, post-harvest cold chain, and links to Nairobi exporters. Ideal for Kirinyaga, Murang'a, and Meru farmers.
MkulimaHub Advisory Team
Curated by certified agronomists, veterinarians, and agricultural engineers across Kenya
10 years experience
These programmes are developed and reviewed by the MkulimaHub editorial team in collaboration with practising agronomists, veterinarians, and agricultural engineers across Kenya. Every activity is grounded in Kenyan growing conditions, locally available inputs, and real market realities.
Sample Schedule (First 2 Weeks)
Field Selection & GlobalGAP Documentation
Select field with good drainage and access to clean water. Start GlobalGAP folder: farm map, water source certificate, input records.
Soil Preparation
Plough to 20 cm, incorporate 5 t/ha compost. Target pH 5.8–6.8. Raised beds essential in high-rainfall areas.
Seed Selection & Planting
Use certified seed of export-approved varieties: Amy, Samantha, or Teresa. Direct-sow at 5 cm depth, 10 cm within row, 50 cm between rows.
IPM Scouting & Bean Fly Control
Check for bean fly (mines on cotyledons), spider mites, thrips, aphids. Bean fly is the #1 pest — spray Cypermethrin if detected, documenting all sprays with date and PHI.
Weed Control
Hand-weed thoroughly. No herbicides on export French beans — residue risk.
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