From registration to harvest to payment — a step-by-step guide for every farmer
Simple, transparent, and designed to protect your interests at every stage
Fill out the registration form on this website, call us at +254 706 244 197, or visit your nearest collection centre. We’ll need your name, phone number, national ID, county, location, and the number of acres you wish to dedicate to sunflower. Registration is completely free and carries no obligation — we’ll assess your suitability and contact you within 48 hours.
Once approved, you’ll sign a simple farming contract. This contract spells out clearly: the variety and quantity of seed we’ll provide, the agronomic support you’ll receive, the agreed buying price per kilogram, and our commitment to purchase 100% of your harvest. The contract protects both of us and gives you the certainty you need to invest your time and land confidently.
Collect your certified sunflower seeds from your regional collection centre. Attend a mandatory half-day training session covering: land preparation (2 ploughings recommended), planting spacing (75cm between rows, 30cm between plants), seed depth (3-4cm), expected germination timeline (7-10 days), and first weeding schedule. You’ll receive a printed planting guide to take home.
Plant at the onset of rains (March-April for long rains, October-November for short rains). Sunflower needs minimal fertiliser — a light application of DAP at planting and CAN at 4 weeks is sufficient. Our extension officer will visit your farm at least twice during the growing season to check crop health, advise on pest management, and answer questions. The crop matures in 85-100 days depending on variety and conditions.
Harvest when the back of the flower head turns brown and seeds are firm. Cut the heads and dry them in a clean, dry area for 3-5 days until moisture content drops below 10%. Thresh the seeds by hand or machine. We’ll provide specific guidance on optimal harvest timing for your region — harvesting too early reduces oil content, too late risks bird damage and shattering.
Bring your dried sunflower seeds to the nearest collection centre. Our team will weigh your delivery on calibrated scales, test moisture content and purity, grade the seeds, and issue a delivery receipt. Payment is processed within 7 working days via M-Pesa or bank transfer — your choice. Seed cost (if provided on credit) is deducted at this point, and you receive the net amount.
Plan your sunflower farming around Kenya’s two rainy seasons
Registration: January — February
Seed collection: February — early March
Land preparation: February
Planting: March (with first rains)
Extension visits: April & May
Harvest: June — July
Delivery to centre: July — August
Payment: Within 7 days of delivery
Registration: August — September
Seed collection: September — early October
Land preparation: September
Planting: October (with short rains)
Extension visits: November & December
Harvest: January — February
Delivery to centre: February
Payment: Within 7 days of delivery
The minimum requirements to join our contract farming programme
Individual or group of farmers willing to grow sunflower
Minimum one acre of arable land in a supported county
Valid Kenyan national ID for contract registration
For M-Pesa payment, SMS updates, and communication
Register now and our team will contact you within 48 hours to get you started.