Farming Is Not What You Think
Most youths believe farming is for old people… or that you must sweat from morning to evening to earn money.
But here’s the truth: smart Kenyans are quietly making KSh 60,000 every single week — while working only one hour per day.
The secret? Snow Peas Farming.
Known locally as minji, mbaazi za bustani, or njegere kijani, snow peas are one of the most under-publicized, high-return agribusiness opportunities in Kenya. And the few who have discovered it are quietly making millions.
Why Snow Peas Are a Goldmine
Snow peas farming is still relatively new in Kenya, but the results are massive because:
- Matures fast (8–10 weeks)
- Yields weekly harvests
- Has a ready export market
- Needs very little labour
- Performs well in Central, Rift Valley, and Western regions
- Guaranteed off-take by exporters supplying Europe
👉 Unlike many crops that flood local markets, snow peas are bought by exporters for Europe’s hotels and high-end cuisine. That means stable prices and consistent demand.
The “No Land” Excuse Is Dead
Don’t own land? No problem.
In Nakuru County, you can lease an acre for just KSh 5,000 per year.
Your dream of farming is not blocked by land — it’s blocked by vision.
Startup Costs (Real Numbers)
Here’s what you need for one acre:
- Seeds (10kg @ KSh 600/kg) — KSh 6,000
- Fertilizers (DAP + CAN) — KSh 4,200
- Agro-chemicals — KSh 15,000
- Trellis sticks/stoppers — KSh 5,000
- Land tilling + labour — KSh 5,000–10,000
- Irrigation setup (optional but wise) — KSh 50,000
Total Minimum Cost Per Acre: ≈ KSh 100,300
👉 Even with KSh 100,000, you can begin.
Steps to Start — Simple & Fast
- Get the right seeds
- Best varieties: Oregon Sugar Pod II, Sweet Horizon, Snow Wind (from Amiran or Syngenta).
- Prepare the land
- Till, remove weeds, add manure.
- Plant 3cm deep, 10cm spacing between plants, 75cm between rows.
- Provide steady water
- Irrigation ensures consistent harvests.
- Harvest & Sell
- An acre produces 400 kg per week for 13+ weeks.
- Current price: KSh 150/kg.
- Weekly income: 400 × 150 = KSh 60,000.
- Seasonal income: ≈ KSh 780,000 per acre.
👉 All this with just 1 hour per day for watering, light weeding, pest checks, and harvesting.
Where to Sell
You don’t need to export yourself. Supply to local exporters such as:
- Homegrown Kenya Ltd
- Idu Farm
- Wamu Enterprises
- Everest Enterprises
- Kenya Horticultural Exporters (K.H.E)
They buy everything you produce. No stress, no middlemen drama.
Why This Business Is Perfect for Youth
Snow peas farming destroys all excuses:
- ❌ “I don’t have a job.” ✔️ Snow peas = weekly salary.
- ❌ “I don’t have land.” ✔️ Lease 1 acre for KSh 5,000.
- ❌ “I don’t have time.” ✔️ 1 hour a day is enough.
- ❌ “Farming needs big muscles.” ✔️ Snow peas need more thinking than sweating.
👉 Lesson: Money flows to those who choose high-value opportunities, not hard work alone.
Final Word: Your Breakthrough Is Waiting
You don’t need luck.
You don’t need connections.
You don’t need to be from a rich family.
All you need is:
- A small piece of land
- The right seeds
- Consistency
- Courage to start
If you plant snow peas today… in just 10 weeks, your life can look completely different.
Start small. Grow big.
If others are making KSh 780,000 per season, why not you?
👉 Your breakthrough is waiting at the farm. Go for it.
