WhatsAppProfit is not a slogan. For Dasheen nduma it is plant cost + manure + water + labour against what buyers pay for quality tubers after 6–8 months.
1. Planting material (known cost)
| Order | Quantity | At Ksh 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 500 suckers | Ksh 5,000 |
| Small commercial | 5,000 suckers | Ksh 50,000 |
| Full acre (50×40 cm) | ~20,000 suckers | ≈ Ksh 200,000 |
Source: nduma seedlings for sale · acre packages.
2. Other costs you must budget
- Land prep and holes (20–30 cm)
- Goat/cow manure (not chicken/pig)
- Mulch and irrigation for 6+ months
- Weeding labour
3. The 30% water trap
If irrigation is weak, about 30% of potential yield disappears. That single mistake can erase profit even when suckers were excellent.
4. Revenue reality
Kg prices for nduma change by market and season. We do not invent a guaranteed “million per acre.” Sell to hotels and traders who want ~0.5 kg Dasheen tubers - see where to sell arrowroots in Kenya.
5. Is it more profitable than other crops?
Only if water and markets are real on your farm. Compare against your alternatives after you price suckers and irrigation honestly.
Also: complete guide · FAQ