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Describe the production of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) under the following sub-headings: (i) Varieties common in Kenya (ii) Selection and preparation of planting materials (iii) Planting and weeding

      

Describe the production of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) under the following sub-headings:
(i) Varieties common in Kenya
(ii) Selection and preparation of planting materials
(iii) Planting and weeding

  

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Isacko
(i) Varieties of dry beans that are common in Kenya are:



v Rose coco GLP2;



v Mwezi moja/GLP 1004;



v Canadian Wonder/GLP24;



v K74;



v Wairimu/Red haricot;



v Mexican 142;



v Mwitemania.
(ii) Selection and preparation of dry beans for planting should ensure the following:



v Select varieties suited to the local ecological conditions.



v Select dry, mature seeds.



v Select sound seeds that are free form physical damage and wrinkles.



v Dress seeds with appropriate chemicals to control soil borne pests and diseases/seeds should be dressed against soil borne pests diseases.



v Obtain seeds from a reputable source/certified seeds.



v Seeds should be inoculated with the right rhizobium.
(iii) Planting and weeding of dry planting should involve the following:



v Make shallow furrows/holes at a depth of 3-5cm using appropriate tool.



v Apply phosphatic fertilizer at a rate of 200Kg per hectare during planting/MAP, SSP/DSP/manual /DAP.



v Place 2-4 seeds per hole and cover it up with the soil/seed rate 50-60Kg



v Spacing is 30-50cm by 10 -15 cm depending on the variety.



v Shallow weeding is done to avoid root damage.



v Weeding should be avoided during flowering to prevent knocking off the flowers.



v Weeding should be done when the field is dry to avoid spread of diseases when conditions are wet.



v Keep the field weed free during the early stages of growth;



v Apply fertilizer at 300 Kg ssp/ha/150Kg
Mohaissack answered the question on October 10, 2017 at 14:44


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