WhatsAppArrowroots Farming Kenya sells one planting product: Dasheen suckers at Ksh 10. That is intentional. Dasheen (Colocasia esculenta / nduma) gives Kenyan growers a clear package - short cycle, market-friendly tuber size, and lower rot drama than many types - when water and manure are done right.
Dasheen scorecard
| Trait | Dasheen |
|---|---|
| Maturity | 6–8 months (shortest among common arrowroots) |
| Tuber size | ~0.5 kg - favoured by large-scale buyers |
| Zones | Upland and lowland with reasonable irrigation |
| Rot | Rarely affected vs many arrowroot types |
| Look | Dark green leaves and stems |
| Kitchen | Whitish cut flesh; powdery when cooked |
What “highest yield” really means
Yield is genetics plus water plus patience. Insufficient irrigation can wipe out about 30% of potential yield. Early harvest destroys cooking quality even if the plant looks big. Master those two before chasing exotic variety names.
Our commercial stance
We do not run a multi-variety catalogue on this site. If you want planting material for a serious Dasheen field - kitchen plot or full acre at ~20,000 suckers - we supply the stems and the planting playbook.