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How I Transformed My Potato Yields with CalciGrow – My Story as a Farmer

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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

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CalciGrow bag 50 kgs

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

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Farmer Ben Chiserek standing proudly in his potato farm healthy, vibrant potatoes grown with CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato Fertilizer

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

CalciGrow bag mixed with fanisi potato fertilizer
50kg CalciGrow bag mixed with Fanisi Potato Planting Fertilizer in a 1:1 ratio for healthier soils and higher potato yields
  • 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

How i transformed my potato yields with CalciGrow
A thriving potato farm — healthy, vigorous crops grown with the power of CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato Fertilizer

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.

High-Yield Potatoes Start with Healthy Soils

High-Yield Potatoes Start with Healthy Soils

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Congratulations to NPCK, ASARECA, KALRO, Egerton University, FIPS-Africa, and partners for the successful field day in Murungaru, Nyandarua County! Training 216 farmers on high-yielding potato varieties is a big win for food security and farmer well-being.

For best results, healthy soils matter. Calcium plays a vital role in nutrient uptake, tuber development, and disease resistance. CalciGrow, a mineral-organic calcium fertilizer, corrects soil acidity and boosts yield and tuber quality.

Let’s grow smarter. Let’s grow with CalciGrow!

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Blog Title: Fertilizer Alone Isn’t Enough CalciGrow Unlocks Its Power

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With rising demand and shrinking farmland, farmers must grow more on less land. This means intensive farming and that requires fertilizer to replenish nutrients crops remove from the soil.

But here’s the challenge: in acidic soils, much of your NPK fertilizer goes to waste. The nutrients get locked up and never reach the plant.

That’s where CalciGrow comes in.

CalciGrow is a mineral-organic fertilizer designed to unlock NPK fertilizer in acidic soils, making nutrient uptake more efficient and yields more predictable.

Here’s why CalciGrow is critical:

✅ Neutralizes soil acidity
✅ Unlocks phosphorus and potassium in NPK
✅ Adds calcium, magnesium, sulphur, and vital trace elements
✅ Promotes strong roots and healthier crops
✅ Reduces fertilizer loss and boosts yields economically

Fertilizer is necessary but fertilizer + CalciGrow is smarter, more sustainable, and more profitable.

Soil acidity

Trans Nzoia Leads the Way in Climate Action — Now Let’s Tackle Soil Acidity Too

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We congratulate the Governor of Trans Nzoia County for this bold and forward-thinking initiative to draft new laws addressing climate change-related challenges. By aligning waste management, sustainable forest management, climate change, and quarry management under a strong legal framework, the county is setting a national example for coordinated, community-driven environmental action.

However, as we celebrate this milestone, it is important to highlight one often-overlooked factor that directly contributes to climate vulnerability: soil acidity. Acidic soils lead to massive wastage of NPK fertilizer, lower crop yields, and reduced crop health. This not only hurts farmers’ incomes but also limits the soil’s ability to capture and store carbon a critical tool in the fight against climate change.

Healthy soils are the foundation of food security, economic stability, and climate resilience. It’s imperative to test your soils and Correct soil acidity with solutions like CalciGrow mineral-organic fertilizer can unlock the full potential of NPK fertilizers, restore soil biology, and boost both yields and carbon capture.

Trans Nzoia is already showing leadership. By integrating soil health improvement into these climate laws, the county can achieve even greater impact for its farmers, environment, and future generations.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Beans, Healthy Children

Healthy Soil, Healthy Beans, Healthy Children

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The journey to ending malnutrition starts not in the kitchen—but in the soil.

Before a child can enjoy a nutritious bowl of beans, the land they’re grown on must be rich in life. Decades of overuse, soil acidity, and erosion have left many of Kenya’s farms depleted. When soil is unhealthy, crops struggle to grow and even biofortified beans like Nyota fail to deliver their full nutritional promise.

That’s where #CalciGrow by @ChiromoFertilizerLtd makes all the difference.

CalciGrow restores soil health by neutralizing acidity, unlocking essential nutrients, and improving moisture retention. Beans like the iron- and zinc-rich Nyota, developed by @KALROKenya, @HarvestPlus, and backed by @WorldBank and @AGRAAlliance, thrive in such soils delivering real nutrition to Kenya’s children.

As highlighted in a recent article by @SikiKigongo for @BusinessDailyAfrica, tackling malnutrition isn’t just about food it’s about leadership, investment, and soil regeneration.

Because when we feed the soil, we feed the nation.

Agroecology is the Future and CalciGrow is Leading the Way

Agroecology is the Future and CalciGrow is Leading the Way

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Agroecology is the Future and CalciGrow is Leading the Way. Here’s how this game-changing approach is restoring Kenya’s soils and securing our food systems.

At the just-concluded 2nd National Agroecology Symposium (10–11 July 2025) at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, one message rang loud and clear: agroecology is not just a solution. It is the solution for Kenya’s broken food systems.

Organized by a coalition of changemakers, including farmers, researchers, civil society, private sector leaders, and government policymakers. The symposium highlighted the urgent need to restore soil health, build climate resilience, and ensure food security.

One of the keynote voices, Dr. Susan Chomba, Director of Food, Land and Water at the World Resources Institute (WRI), emphasized that Kenya’s soils are in crisis. Fertiliser use has increased by 36% since 1990, yet maize yields have declined. Why? Because degraded soils can no longer respond.

Enter agroecology a science-backed, culturally rooted, and farmer-empowering system. As Eric Kasina writes in his article in the Daily Nation, agroecology offers Kenya a way to move beyond overdependence on costly chemical inputs.

🔁 This is where CalciGrow stands out.

Made from high-purity calcium carbonate derived from white marble, CalciGrow restores soil vitality by neutralizing excess soil acidity the silent killer of yields and nutrient uptake. Unlike conventional fertilisers that mask the problem, CalciGrow treats it at the root.

✅ Improves root health
✅ Releases locked-up nutrients
✅ Boosts microbial activity
✅ Reduces dependency on synthetic inputs
✅ Enhances crop yield and quality

CalciGrow supports the agroecological revolution that Kenya urgently needs by building living soils, not just feeding crops.

We echo the call by World Resources Institute (WRI), Eric Kasina, and Dr. Susan Chomba: Kenya must boldly back agroecology, not just with policies but with practical tools that deliver results on the ground. CalciGrow is one such tool.

As the WRI model proves agroecology is not a quick fix. It’s the right fix. Let’s restore our soils, revive our farms, and reclaim farmer dignity with CalciGrow at the heart of the solution.

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Low Sugarcane Yields? CalciGrow Has the Root Fix

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The Business Daily on July 11th is right—shutting down sugar mills won’t fix Kenya’s cane crisis. The real problem lies in the soil. Across Western Kenya, sugarcane farmers are struggling with acidic, nutrient-poor soils that slow down growth, reduce yields, and delay maturity.

CalciGrow is the solution. It rapidly neutralises soil acidity, improves calcium levels, and restores soil balance. unlocking better root development and faster nutrient uptake. Healthier roots mean stronger cane, higher sucrose levels, and improved yields.

With CalciGrow, farmers can grow mature cane in 12–14 months helping reduce early harvesting and restore supply to struggling mills. Instead of shutdowns, we need soil-smart strategies that empower farmers.

Rapid results start with better soil. CalciGrow delivers.

Two Good Seasons of Coffee Won’t Be Enough Without Better Soils

Two Good Seasons of Coffee Won’t Be Enough Without Better Soils

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Global coffee inventories are at historic lows. Experts at the 2025 Brazil Coffee Summit, including Cooxupe and Louis Dreyfus, warn that even two consecutive strong harvests may not be enough to rebuild stockpiles devastated by erratic weather and poor yields. The International Coffee Organization (ICO) forecasts recovery only by 2026–2028, and that’s if climate conditions improve. #ICO #Cooxupe

But here’s the real question: Can farmers truly get two good seasons without fixing their soils first?

That’s where CalciGrow steps in.

With rising soil acidity and nutrient lockout plaguing coffee farms across Africa and Latin America, CalciGrow’ s calcium-rich formula restores soil pH, improves root uptake, and delivers visible yield gains—up to 8 kg per bush, up from the typical 2–4 kg.

At just Ksh 1,650 per 50kg bag, applied at 250g per bush, CalciGrow is the most cost-effective way to stabilize coffee productivity, year after year.

Don’t let your next good harvest be a lucky break. Make it a habit—with CalciGrow

CalciGrow: Empowering Data Driven Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture

CalciGrow: Empowering Data-Driven Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture

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The #Data4SoilHealth and Scale Summit 2025, currently underway at the Hyatt Regency in Nairobi, is shining a spotlight on the urgent need to transform Africa’s agricultural landscape through innovative, data-driven solutions. At Chiromo Fertilizer Ltd, we are proud to support this mission through our flagship product, CalciGrow, a granulated calcium fertilizer designed to enhance soil structure, promote root health, and unlock sustainable yields.

As policymakers, researchers, and investors gather to explore scalable, data-centric approaches to soil health, CalciGrow emerges as a practical, science-backed solution. Its unique formulation not only neutralizes acidic soils but also improves nutrient availability, fosters soil microbial balance, and enhances water retention capacity essential elements for building climate-resilient agriculture.

Aligned with Kenya’s Agricultural Soil Management Policy 2023, CalciGrow empowers farmers to adopt responsible, regenerative practices that drive sustainable agricultural transformation. Our product’s consistent quality ensures long-lasting soil vitality, contributing to the continent’s commitment to restoring soil health and achieving food security.

As the conversation continues at the #Data4SoilHealth Summit, Chiromo Fertilizer Ltd remains dedicated to supporting farmers with actionable solutions like CalciGrow because healthy soil means healthy communities.

Frequently asked questions

What is soil health?

Soil health refers to the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. It goes beyond just soil fertility and focuses on the soil’s biological, chemical, and physical properties working together in balance. To determine your soil health its vital to do a soil test analysis

Why Soil Health Matters?

  • Supports plant growth and crop productivity
  • Improves water retention and reduces runoff
  • Stores carbon and helps mitigate climate change
  • Enhances resilience to drought and disease
  • Promotes biodiversity

How does CalciGrow help in restoring soil health?

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Farmers who use CalciGrow don’t just feed their soil, they transform their future

1. Replenishes Calcium

  • Calcium is an essential plant nutrient, crucial for cell wall development and root growth.
  • It helps in transporting other nutrients within the plant
  • Deficiency can lead to weak plants, poor root systems, and reduced yields.

2. Rapidly neutralizes acidic soils to maximize nutrient availability

3. Increase moisture retention and seed germination

4. Increase pest resistance

5. Increase crop yields and profitability

6. Increases organic Carbon in the soil

Also read: Farmer testimonial on how CalciGrow increased his maize yield

Best fertilizer for potatoes in Kenya, Uganda and East Africa

Best fertilizer for potatoes in Kenya, Uganda and East Africa

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Looking for the best fertilizer for potatoes in Kenya, Uganda, and East Africa? Discover how CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato Fertilizer work together to increase yields, improve soil health, and increase profits.

Why Choosing the Right Potato Fertilizer Matters in East Africa

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This vibrant potato field demonstrates the effectiveness of CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato Fertilizer in action

In Kenya, Uganda, and across East Africa, potato farming plays a vital role in household income, food security, and rural development. However, many farmers face declining yields due to poor soil health, nutrient deficiencies, and unpredictable weather. This is where choosing the best fertilizer for potatoes in Kenya, Uganda, and East Africa becomes critical for success.

Fanisi Potato planting Fertilizer

Fanisi Potato is an NPK planting fertilizer formulated for optimal potato growth. Its unique composition ensures potato crops receives a balanced and complete nutrition package:

Composition

  • NPK 14.27.13 – Ideal nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ratio for tuber development
  • Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur – For strong cell structure and tuber quality
  • Micronutrients: Copper, Zinc, Boron, Manganese
  • Carbon – Enhances microbial activity and soil structure

Fanisi Potato gives potatoes a strong start, promoting root development, early shoot vigor, and healthy tuber formation.

CalciGrow Calcium Granules

Even the best fertilizer won’t perform well in acidic soils. That’s where CalciGrow comes in

Composition

  • Calcium Carbonate (95%)
  • Magnesium Carbonate (5%)

CalciGrow Calcium Granules is a dust free granulated organic calcium mineral fertilizers responsible for higher yields in all crops. It is to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio with Fanisi Potato during planting. It neutralizes soil acidity, creating an ideal environment for nutrients to be absorbed.

Benefits of Mixing CalciGrow with Fanisi Potato

  • Neutralizes Acidic Soils – Improves pH and makes nutrients more available
  • Optimizes Nutrient Uptake – Enhances absorption of NPK and all micronutrients
  • Improves Seed Germination & Root Growth
  • Increases Moisture Retention
  • Boosts Calcium for Healthier Tuber Formation
  • Increases Organic Carbon in the Soil
  • Improves Crop Yields and Profitability
  • Enhances Pest Resistance Naturally

How to Use CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato for Best Results

  1. Mix CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato fertilizer in a 1:1 Ratio
    Example: 50kg Fanisi Potato + 50kg CalciGrow
  2. Apply During Planting
    Apply the mix in furrows before placing seed potatoes
  3. Topdress Where Necessary
    Reapply with topdressing fertilizer during the vegetative stage.

Why This Combination is the Best Fertilizer for Potatoes in Kenya, Uganda and East Africa

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Pictured: Paul Gichaga after a rewarding potato harvest, with dozens of sacks in the background reflecting the success of his farming efforts

The synergy between CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato addresses both soil health and crop nutrition, making it the most comprehensive solution available for potato farmers in East Africa. By investing in your soil today, you guarantee better harvests tomorrow.

Also read

Best Coffee fertilizer in Kenya, Uganda and East Africa

Give Your Potatoes the Best Start

If you’re a potato farmer in Kenya, Uganda, or East Africa, don’t settle for traditional fertilizers that don’t account for your soil’s acidity. The best fertilizer for potatoes in Kenya, Uganda, and East Africa is a combination of CalciGrow and Fanisi Potato. We recommend doing a soil test to avoid under & over applying fertilizer

Start using this proven combination and watch your yields and profits grow.

Where to Get Fanisi Potato Planting Fertilizer and CalciGrow

Contact our team of agronomy experts using the contact information below to find the nearest shop selling Fanisi Potato planting fertilizer and CalciGrow near you.

Uganda: +256 759 938 856
Nairobi: +254 733 800 006 | +254 735 800 500
Central Kenya: +254 100 373 001
Western Kenya: +254 100 373 002
Trans-Nzoia, West Pokot: +254 714 077 993
Rift Valley: +254 100 373 003
Country sales: +254 100 373 005