Bwebajja Fruit Tree Nursery

1. Hass Avocado fruits Uganda is one of the few countries that enjoys equatorial climate. Most districts in Uganda receive a minimum of two rainy season. Hass Avocado fruits are highly adapted to different rainfall conditions; however, the rain should be an average of 1,000–1,600mm per annum and well-distributed throughout the year. Avocado farming in Uganda presents a good opportunity not only for farmers, but a growing population of young people to venture into. The Ugandan market both domestic and export is growing but limited by the production capacity of the current farmers. The most popular variety for the export market is the HASS avocado. In Uganda, avocado is one of the most consumed fruits that is readily available in the market all year round. Going by the latest statistics, avocado has a fair share among the leading export crops and Ugandaa stands out as a major player in the avocado export market. Locally avocado is sold at the market place from betwee...

Fruit farming has long been seen as a job for the poor, with the assumption that it is not a viable business. Unfortunately, this misconception has kept many people from recognizing the potential of fruit farming and the various benefits it offers.  People need to understand that fruit farming also requires capital, whether you are starting out or already running an established orchard. For instance, if you are growing Avocados, you need to prepare the land, set up your irrigation systems, purchase seedlings and manure, and outsource labor. All these need capital. Therefore, running a fruit farm can be considered a business, like retail, eCommerce, and operating a shop.  This blog explores the potential of fruit farming, its various benefits, and how to encourage the new generation of fruit farmers. Understanding Fruit Farming In fruit farming, you have many options, such as passion fruitss, tree tomatoes, pears, oranges, apples, mangoes, an...

Since 2023, Bwebajja Fruit Tree Nursery has delivered 726 fruit trees to 26 schools across the Uganda. This nationwide family of orchards is comprised Mango, Avocado and Jackfruit seedlings at schools in 10 districts around the country. This initiative launched in 2023, donating fruit trees to schools in order to give young people a chance to experience the benefits of working with nature as well as improving local biodiversity. Building on its initial success, in 2023 the scheme expanded to include vegetables, herbs and spices ensuring that more urban schools with limited outdoor green space could also participate. This campaign is being powered by our school orcahrd Corporate Social Responsibility programme. Each orchard is intended to become a learning resource for pupils, empowering them to improve their local environment and combat climate change as well as provide them with fresh fruit. Successful schools will highlight how they intend to i...

Banana,  Musa paradisiaca, is  a type of fruit that grows on a large herbaceous plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is one of the world's most popular and widely grown fruit, with many varieties being cultivated for both commercial and home use. Bananas are long, curved fruits with smooth, yellow, and sometimes slightly green skin. The average length of a banana is about 7 to 9 inches, and it is about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The skin of the banana is usually yellow when it is ripe, but it can also be green, red, or purple depending on the variety. The inside of a banana is composed of several fleshy, cream-colored segments, which are surrounded by thin, white membranes. The flesh of the banana is soft, slightly sweet, and has a slightly sticky texture. Bananas are one of the most popular and widely grown fruits in the world, with their largest production occurring in countries near the equator. They thrive in tropical and subtropical climates and are...

Banana is one of the major crops that promote food security and household incomes. Most of the banana and its bi-products are consumed domestically. It, therefore, has high potential of creating wealth for farmers in many parts of the country.  How to establish a banana plantation Selecting a site Select deep well-drained loam soil with high humus content. It is important to avoid acidic soils due to a lack of considerable amounts of nutrients. Preparing the field Bananas can be planted on fallowed land or newly established fields. On newly established fields, trees must be cut and some of the debris or obstacles from the forest, burnt. On fallowed land, the field should be simply slashed and left without burning because of the useful organic matter in the soil. A few days after slashing, the grass may be sprayed with herbicides to speed up organic matter breakdown. After cultivation, a couple of weeks should be set aside to allow germination of weed seeds which are the...

The global avocado market seems to be absorbing Hass avocados in a fitting way. Volumes from avocado producing countries are increasing year after year without the prices collapsing. It is a trend that emerging producers like Uganda are keen to cash in on. The avocado industry as a whole has been successful in expanding its market share in other countries in recent years. Hass avocados from Africa are now entering new markets such as China, India and Japan. Uganda has not been left behind as it has recorded a steady climb in its avocado exports since  2012 . In  2019 , Ugandan avicados entered new markets in Russia and Oman. Price of Hass Avocado in Uganda Uganda exports Hass avocados mainly to the European Union (EU) and the Middle East. Smallholder farmers in Uganda have praised Hass avocado as the answer to poverty. Avocado exporters in Uganda currently buy at  US0.13 dollars  (about  UGX450-UGX500 ) per fruit and  US0.6 doll...