• The red Creole has some characteristics that make it unique amongst other types. On appearance, they are small to medium in size with a flattened globe shape and deep red to purple outer skin.

Kenya has depended on agriculture as the backbone of the economy for a long time. Agriculture plays a crucial role in boosting the living standards of many households, employment status, and even elevating our traditional heritage. As of today, we concentrate on crop production and, specifically, onion production (Red Creole).

Red Creole is a well-known onion variety valued for its rich red colour, flavour, and long shelf life. It is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

The Red Creole has some characteristics that make it unique amongst other types. On appearance, they are small to medium in size with a flattened globe shape and deep red to purple outer skin.

They are commonly known for their strong taste and smell, making them ideal for cooking and making salads. Red Creole typically takes 90 to 100 days to mature after transplanting.

They can be stored for a long period of time when stored well due to their outstanding features of long shelving. The onions can also be produced in high yields of up to 20 to 25 hectares when given proper care by the farmer.

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Red Creole's growing conditions keep it thriving in well-drained sandy loam soil with a pH of 6 to 7. They prefer sunlight entirely and moderate watering, especially in the bulb formation process. The seeds are planted in a nursery for 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting.

They have benefits and uses, making them distinctive in nature, like adding flavour to salads and stew. They play a vibrant role in health as they are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and B6, and dietary fibres, which support immunity and heart health. They boost the economy for their high market demand by providing stable economies.

They also have setbacks as they are hard and easily susceptible to common onion pests like thrips and diseases like Downey mildew. Proper crop rotation helps to reduce the risks of pests and diseases. Besides that, they are mostly preferred.

Agriculture is important as it plays a vital role in improving living standards and job opportunities, hence making it essential to the economy. Let's delve into the urge of crop farming, more particularly onion (Red Creole), which is more distinctive compared to other types of onions.