WhatsAppPlanning suckers for one acre of Dasheen
At 50 cm × 40 cm spacing, plan about 20,000 suckers per acre. We supply Dasheen planting material at Ksh 10 per sucker (minimum 500 overall).
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Variety | Dasheen (Colocasia esculenta / nduma) |
| Spacing | 50 cm × 40 cm |
| Suckers per acre | About 20,000 |
| Price per sucker | Ksh 10 |
| Planting material (1 acre) | ≈ Ksh 200,000 |
| Maturity | About 6–8 months with adequate water |
| Irrigation note | Insufficient water can cut about 30% of potential yield |
Planting material is only part of the budget. Factor in manure (goat or cow), labour, mulch, and water. See the cost guide for a fuller breakdown.
What we discuss for acre-scale supply
- Sucker count for your spacing and field layout
- Pickup in Meru or collection arranged toward Nairobi
- Delivery options when volume and route allow
- Planting notes: hole depth, manure, and harvest timing
We supply planting material only, not harvested tubers.