How I transformed my potato yields with CalciGrow: My 5-acre success story in Kenya overcoming bacterial wilt and poor soils using CalciGrow and Fanisi potato fertilizer. Many farmers struggle with poor soils, low yields, and serious diseases like bacterial wilt. I know this because I went through it myself. My name is Ben Chiserek, and this is how I turned my potato farming story around using CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato Fertilizer.
My Struggles with Potato Farming
I own a 5-acre farm, and when I first decided to plough and plant potatoes, things didn’t go well. The soils on my farm were not good they were weak. Since it was my first time ploughing, I didn’t have much experience, and after planting, I faced something I had never seen before: bacterial wilt.
This disease attacked my potatoes, made them wilt, and destroyed my yields. Honestly, I didn’t even know what it was at the time. Seeing my crop collapse was frustrating, and my harvest was poor. After that season, I was hesitant to plant potatoes again.
Discovering CalciGrow
This year, I was still unsure about trying potatoes, but then I was introduced to CalciGrow. I was told it helps to improve soils and increases pest resistance when used together with fertilizer. I decided to take the risk and plant again this time using CalciGrow mixed with Fanisi Potato planting Fertilizer.
How I Transformed My Potato Yields with CalciGrow – Results That Surprised Me
The results amazed me. For the first time, I saw what healthy potatoes should look like:
- No bacterial wilt appeared on my farm.
- 100% germination every seed sprouted, and germination was faster than before.
- The stems were stronger and the crop grew with vigor.
- The potatoes stayed healthy throughout the season, and my yields were excellent.
I realized that the problem had not been my land it was simply that I needed the right approach.
How I Used CalciGrow and Fanisi potato fertilizer
- At planting, I mixed 3 bags of Fanisi Potato Fertilizer with 3 bags of CalciGrow per acre.
- I also continued with the same ratio during topdressing.
This combination worked wonders for my potatoes. The Fanisi Potato Fertilizer gave the crop balanced nutrition NPK plus important nutrients like calcium, magnesium, sulphur, zinc, copper, boron, and manganese while CalciGrow improved the soil, controlled acidity, and strengthened the plants.
Why I Recommend It
I strongly advise other farmers to try this method. If you are struggling with bacterial wilt in potatoes or your soils are poor, don’t give up. Go to your nearest Agrovet and ask for Fanisi Potato Fertilizer and CalciGrow. Apply them in a 1:1 ratio 3 bags each per acre and you will see the difference.
From my own experience, the yield will be very good, the crop will be healthier, and bacterial wilt will not trouble your farm again.
My Final Advice to Farmers
Potato farming can be profitable if we use the right practices, ensure you test your soils before planting. I almost gave up after my first attempt, but CalciGrow and Fanisi changed everything for me.
As the Swahili proverb says: “Shida si shamba, shida ni mbinu” the problem is not the land, it’s the approach. Once I changed my approach, my farm told a new story.
I hope my journey encourages other farmers who may be going through the same struggles. With the right fertilizers and practices, you too can transform your potato yields.
