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Motomoto
#1 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 2:55:20 PM
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Dear Wazuans
I have an acre of land which i want to plant trees that i could sell in future, next 10 or so years. The area is Makueni. Can Eucalyptus trees grow there?
2. Does the Department of forestry (if it exists) offer seedlings to individuals.
3. If not where can I get tree seedlings (not necessarily eucalyptus)

Thanks
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Njung'e
#2 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 3:39:03 PM
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If no other trees grow in Makueni,then you are assured the eucalyptus won't do either.An acre will take 600-650 trees (Standard spacing) and yep,seedlings and advice on best variety for your piece of land can be got from your nearest KEFRI station.

http://www.kefri.org/#
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jamplu
#3 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 4:03:24 PM
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Motomoto wrote:
Dear Wazuans
I have an acre of land which i want to plant trees that i could sell in future, next 10 or so years. The area is Makueni. Can Eucalyptus trees grow there?
2. Does the Department of forestry (if it exists) offer seedlings to individuals.
3. If not where can I get tree seedlings (not necessarily eucalyptus)

Thanks


Which part of makueni?
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Motomoto
#4 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 9:21:47 PM
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jamplu wrote:
Motomoto wrote:
Dear Wazuans
I have an acre of land which i want to plant trees that i could sell in future, next 10 or so years. The area is Makueni. Can Eucalyptus trees grow there?
2. Does the Department of forestry (if it exists) offer seedlings to individuals.
3. If not where can I get tree seedlings (not necessarily eucalyptus)

Thanks


Which part of makueni?

Mukaa area
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Motomoto
#5 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 9:23:49 PM
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[quote=Njung'e]If no other trees grow in Makueni,then you are assured the eucalyptus won't do either.An acre will take 600-650 trees (Standard spacing) and yep,seedlings and advice on best variety for your piece of land can be got from your nearest KEFRI station.

http://www.kefri.org/#[/quote]
Thanks Kasee...
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murchr
#6 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 9:31:20 PM
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Motomoto wrote:
Dear Wazuans
I have an acre of land which i want to plant trees that i could sell in future, next 10 or so years. The area is Makueni. Can Eucalyptus trees grow there?
2. Does the Department of forestry (if it exists) offer seedlings to individuals.
3. If not where can I get tree seedlings (not necessarily eucalyptus)

Thanks


I dont know if mukaa is in the green part of makueni but eucalyptus will dry up the place. My suggestion is u visit the forest dept machakos or nrb and someone will advice you on which trees will do well where
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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Motomoto
#7 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 9:58:28 PM
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murchr wrote:
Motomoto wrote:
Dear Wazuans
I have an acre of land which i want to plant trees that i could sell in future, next 10 or so years. The area is Makueni. Can Eucalyptus trees grow there?
2. Does the Department of forestry (if it exists) offer seedlings to individuals.
3. If not where can I get tree seedlings (not necessarily eucalyptus)

Thanks


I dont know if mukaa is in the green part of makueni but eucalyptus will dry up the place. My suggestion is u visit the forest dept machakos or nrb and someone will advice you on which trees will do well where

But where are the Agriculture Extension Officers to advice people. I am seeing people planting trees in the middle of their shambas...Who is supposed to tell them this is wrong?
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murchr
#8 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 10:16:22 PM
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Motomoto wrote:
murchr wrote:
Motomoto wrote:
Dear Wazuans
I have an acre of land which i want to plant trees that i could sell in future, next 10 or so years. The area is Makueni. Can Eucalyptus trees grow there?
2. Does the Department of forestry (if it exists) offer seedlings to individuals.
3. If not where can I get tree seedlings (not necessarily eucalyptus)

Thanks


I dont know if mukaa is in the green part of makueni but eucalyptus will dry up the place. My suggestion is u visit the forest dept machakos or nrb and someone will advice you on which trees will do well where

But where are the Agriculture Extension Officers to advice people. I am seeing people planting trees in the middle of their shambas...Who is supposed to tell them this is wrong?


That is one department that needs new life. infact they've made it that its upto you to seek them when you need advice. Advice them when you get the chance
"There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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digitek1
#9 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 10:24:00 PM
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kama ni makueni forget eucalyptus and plant apple mangoes and oawpaws..
I may be wrong..but then I could be right
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newfarer
#10 Posted : Sunday, September 01, 2013 10:41:23 PM
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eucalyptus grow in the cool areas of mukaa/ nunguni /kilome. they've always grown there since mzungu came to the area.the place has always been cool and wet.plant and forget.
8 years down the line you will be a millionaire.
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