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Nelson Mwaniki
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The Original Safflower Garden in Botswana
The first Safflower garden in Botswana was planted by Dr Nelson Kiama Mwaniki in exactly the same Village that Dr David Livingstone built the first Church in Botswana in 1847. Kumakwane Village. It is 26Km west of Gaborone. The church is only 200m from the garden.
It is from this Garden that safflower seeds donated by the Washington State University (USA) in 2002 were cross-pollinated for 7 years to produce a moisture stress. disease and frost tolerant safflower variety which was in turn donated to BUAN (the BAC) in 2008 for academic research. They (Professor Emongor and his BUAN students) named the seed Carthamus Tinctorius kiama variety after the owner of the innovation. It was in this Garden that officers from BITC (then BEDIA) namely Mr Moemedi Mogosi and Mr Maxwell Musinyi paid a visit in 2009 after Dr Mwaniki made a presentation at the BEDIA office in the Main Mall about the medicinal, food, economic and export potential of safflower. It was BEDIA which then organized for the same presentation to be made to the Ministry of Agriculture Heads of Department in November 2011. Hopefully, at some point, as safflower farming takes root in Botswana and Africa, the truth about the origin of Safflower in Botswana will be known when curious scholars and farmers will want to know what Kiama in the safflower kiama variety means. It is my gift to Botswana and to Africa for the promotion of health and alleviation of poverty. No one needs to thank me.
It is from this Garden that safflower seeds donated by the Washington State University (USA) in 2002 were cross-pollinated for 7 years to produce a moisture stress. disease and frost tolerant safflower variety which was in turn donated to BUAN (the BAC) in 2008 for academic research. They (Professor Emongor and his BUAN students) named the seed Carthamus Tinctorius kiama variety after the owner of the innovation. It was in this Garden that officers from BITC (then BEDIA) namely Mr Moemedi Mogosi and Mr Maxwell Musinyi paid a visit in 2009 after Dr Mwaniki made a presentation at the BEDIA office in the Main Mall about the medicinal, food, economic and export potential of safflower. It was BEDIA which then organized for the same presentation to be made to the Ministry of Agriculture Heads of Department in November 2011. Hopefully, at some point, as safflower farming takes root in Botswana and Africa, the truth about the origin of Safflower in Botswana will be known when curious scholars and farmers will want to know what Kiama in the safflower kiama variety means. It is my gift to Botswana and to Africa for the promotion of health and alleviation of poverty. No one needs to thank me.
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There is a variety called Sinoria, how does it perform in Botswana climate?
Where are these seeds sold after harvesting
Wonderful. I'll visit to see the solar dryer
I also grow safflower in Zambia.How can i get in contact with you?
Where can one get the seeds in Botswana??
contact me on +26772424958
Hi, where is this farm. I am looking for tonnes of Sufflower
I am very much interested in this ,your contacts sir..
Contact nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com. Call WhatsApp +26772424958
Hi,how can I get the seeds for planting please.
You can order on nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com.
Good day. Im interested in safflower production. Kindly share your contacts for my further inquiries 🙏
The next Diamond. Thanks.
Id realy love to try this plant,jus want to know where id be selling my products
@@clifordmarumo1927 Hi Clifford. We spoke. We already have an American buyer for petals @ P1,300.00/Kg and P350.00/Kg for seeds. Batho ba ja madi. O se ka wa diega go lema sejwalo se. The prices may change with time for better or worse in future. I am selling my safflower kiama variety seed at P300/kg even if everybody else wants to sell to the external buyer @ the higher price. I am reliably informed that a safflower warehouse has been opened in Phakalane where farmers can offload their seeds and be paid on the spot.
I love this Doc
How can we get a hold of you am kenya
How can i get a hold of you
Contact: +26772424958, email: nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com
I am Eric from Kenya I have been doing research about this product for a while I didn't know a fellow Kenyan was doing the same
We have a PHD student doing research on the nutritional aspects of safflower vegetable at the JKUAT. Let us compare notes and possibly work together on the Safflower Africa Project.
I am so proud of you🙌🏾I am in Canada and originally from Zimbabwe. I would like to visit you as I would like To grow safflower in Zimbabwe
You are most welcome to Botswana your neighbor. This project is for Africa by Africans for alleviating poverty, hunger and disease.
Mzee this is fabulous...I'm impressed beyond words.Keep the gud work
Thank you, I will
Can I plant this crop frm January to June.
Yes you can
Fantastic job!!
Glad you like it!
Your contact
@@thomassilumbu8504nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com. Cell: +26772424958
Would like more info. Whats your contact details? From northeastern kenya and interested in this veg.
I introduced this project to Marsabit in Songa and Badasa communities on the invitation of the Deputy Governor. My email is nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com. Cell no +26772424958.
How is the market for this?
There are many products from this one plant. You grow it for the market you choose.
Wow soo beautiful...the petals...so this kiama variety doesn't have thistles and thorns?
No thorns
Contacts for Morwa farm
+26772424958
Thank you for the content, Sir. I'm inspired
My pleasure!
Wow! How much do you sell the animal feed?
10US$ per 40kg bag.
Excellent work Doc Africa needs to embrace this wisdom. God bless you sir
Thanxalot.
This is the wisdom Africa needs to embrace. Please Doc come to Zambia and see President HH. This crop is a must embrace. Please come
Let’s make a plan. Call me any day
Grt8 job Nelson
Thanks my friend.
Thank you Mr Mwaniki. May I have your contacts please.
nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com, +26772424958
🎉🎉 well done uncle. The sky is the limit.
Thank you my dear nephew.
The difference between the 2 is big even before harvesting. Kiama variety is the way to go
Well Done sir, great harvest.
Excellent work Dr... Your passion is contagious
I am humbled
Hello sir kindly share contacts or info of the Tanzanian variety.
The TZ variety is being grown in Kondoa.
Dumela from mozambqui ivan rei das cocotelas
Mucho gracias amigo
Contact details please
Wow! This is amazing Can I purchase safflower kiama variety through temo letlotlo?
Kelebogela puso ya gago motho wa batho. Please confirm with your Molemisi. I understand there are some technical formalities. You can also contact Mr Tsenyo on +26771663426 for more information. Otherwise the seeds are available from MOHE +26772424958 for cash buyers.
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Noted
Good to see .
Well done Doc.
Hi, I want to know more about planting Safflower, please share contacts. My first question is ,can it be planted August/September ?
I live in India don't know about weather in Africa but safflower loves winter so sow seeds in starting of winter in well moistured soil this crop don't like irrigation it do best when moisture from air becomes dew on plant and it gets water that way.. But in emergency you can water.. Safflower leafs taste so flavor full and safflower oil is most healthy and delicious with very beautiful fragrance😊
+26772424958
My good doctor, greetings from South Africa (Springs). How can I get educated on saffĺower and obtain seeds of kiama variety?
Contact me on email nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com, +26772424958
Please share your contacts
Amen and Amen! This project is blessed because the humble visionary is blessed.
Thanks a lot.
Hello brother (Does the safflower need to be watered or does it depend on rain only?) I want an answer, thank you
It can grow in rain or irrigation. It does best with least moisture compared to other crops.
Bo ka eng
Thanks for sharing 👍 God bless you
I’m in the United States just got a plant at a master gardener show for $5 I can’t wait to see how it goes
1 kg paking price sir 🙏
30US$/kg
How to get the seeds
Contact me on nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com
Bw. Kiama … kindly share your email contact.. tks
nelsonkmwaniki@gmail.com