Nick Otiso of NikTech Seedlings inside a propagation greenhouse in Nyamira

The official home of NikTech Seedlings

Strong starts.
Higher yields.

NikTech Seedlings raises certified, vigorous hybrid vegetable seedlings in soil-free coco peat at our greenhouses in Makairo, Nyamira County and Masimba, Kisii County — delivered to farmers nationwide.

  • As seen on Citizen TV’s Kenya’s Gold
  • Jamhuri Awards 2025 winner
  • Nationwide delivery

Millions

of seedlings propagated in soil-free coco peat

12,000

seedlings to plant one acre — we supply full-acre orders

20+

young people employed across our nurseries

2

branches — Makairo, Nyamira & Masimba, Kisii — delivering nationwide

Varieties & prices

Prices in KSh per seedling, as published July 2026. Availability rotates weekly — confirm stock and book on WhatsApp before visiting.

Cabbage

  • Gloria F1 Cabbage

    KSh 2.5 /seedling

    The farmer favourite — uniform heads, strong establishment.

  • Red Cabbage

    KSh 7 /seedling

    Premium market variety for groceries and hotels.

Tomato

  • Zara F1 Tomato

    KSh 4 /seedling

    High-yield fresh-market hybrid.

  • Ansal F1 Tomato

    KSh 5 /seedling

    Vigorous commercial hybrid, excellent fruit quality.

  • Harmony F1 Tomato

    KSh 5 /seedling

    Reliable performer for open field.

Capsicum

  • Superbell F1 Capsicum

    KSh 5 /seedling

    Large blocky fruits, long harvesting period — open field or greenhouse.

Kales & greens

  • Kanga F1 Kale (Sukuma)

    KSh 2.5 /seedling

    Hybrid sukuma wiki with high leaf yield.

  • Curly Kale

    KSh 3 /seedling

    Specialty kale for premium markets.

  • Matumbo Kale

    KSh 3 /seedling

    Popular local favourite.

  • Spinach (incl. Fordhook)

    KSh 2 /seedling

    Fast-moving, ready in rotation.

  • Managu (Giant Nightshade)

    KSh 2 /seedling

    Traditional vegetable, rising demand.

Other vegetables

  • Beetroot

    KSh 3 /seedling

    Well-hardened plugs ready for transplant.

On inquiry

Also raised to order: Hot chilli, Tree tomato, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Lettuce, Onions, Pawpaw.

Rotating hybrids: Tausi F1, Nova F1, Malkia F1, Pretoria F1 — announced weekly on our Facebook page.

Tree seedlings: Grevillea, Cypress, Acacia, Eucalyptus, Casuarina, Prunus Patula, Bottle Brush — our contribution to the 1 Billion Tree Initiative.

Seedlings are raised in weekly batches and trays get fully reserved — book ahead to secure your planting date.

Book a batch

Why farmers plant NikTech

Soil-free coco peat propagation

Seedlings are raised in sterile coco peat trays, not open soil — cleaner roots, fewer soil-borne diseases, less transplant shock.

Certified hybrid varieties

We propagate certified F1 hybrid seed — Gloria, Zara, Ansal, Superbell, Kanga and more — bred for vigour and yield.

Quality inspection before dispatch

Every tray is checked for root development, uniform growth, and pest- and disease-free status before it leaves the nursery.

Well-hardened, transplant-ready

Plants are hardened off before collection so they establish fast and survive the move to your farm.

Agronomy support

Seedlings propagation and agronomy is what we do — we advise on spacing, timing, and crop care from planting to harvest.

Nationwide delivery

From Kisumu to Nairobi — send your location and we deliver healthy, well-rooted seedlings to your doorstep.

From one nursery in Makairo to farms across Kenya

NikTech Seedlings was born out of a passion to transform farming in Kenya. What started in Makairo village, West Mugirango, Nyamira County, has grown into a network of greenhouses propagating millions of vegetable seedlings — and a second branch at Masimba in Kisii County, opened in 2026.

Founder Nick Otiso built the nursery on a simple conviction: every great harvest starts with a great seedling. By raising certified hybrids in soil-free coco peat and checking every tray before dispatch, NikTech has become a trusted supplier to farmers across the country — and an employer of more than twenty young people from the community.

Every tray that leaves our nursery carries more than young plants — it carries a farmer’s hope, a family’s investment, and tomorrow’s harvest.

Spinach seedlings in trays inside a NikTech greenhouseWell-rooted coco peat seedling plugsZara F1 tomato seedlings with batch labelGreenhouse with red and green seedling beds

The people behind the trays

Nick Otiso — Founder & CEO

Nick Otiso

Founder & CEO

Agripreneur and agronomist. Built NikTech from one greenhouse in Makairo into a two-county nursery operation employing 20+ young people. Winner, Young CEO Influencer of the Year — Jamhuri Awards 2025. Featured on Citizen TV’s Kenya’s Gold.

“Kumbuka, ipo siku tutatimiza ndoto.” — Remember, one day we will fulfil the dream.

The Propagation & Agronomy Team — Makairo & Masimba nurseries

The Propagation & Agronomy Team

Makairo & Masimba nurseries

The hands behind every tray — 20+ young people from Nyamira and Kisii handling seeding, grafting, quality inspection, and dispatch across both branches.

In the news

Citizen TVKENYA’S GOLD

Gold Feature: NikTech Seedlings

July 2026

Citizen TV’s agriculture flagship filmed at our Nyamira nurseries — including why one acre of land needs 12,000 quality seedlings.

Watch on YouTube
Daily NationSEEDS OF GOLD

How Nyamira youth moved from joblessness to employer

2 August 2025

The Nation’s farming desk on Nick Otiso’s journey: millions of seedlings propagated in coco peat, and 20 jobs created for young people.

Read the feature
Jamhuri AwardsWINNER 2025

Young CEO Influencer of the Year

November 2025

Voted by farmers and supporters across Kenya — a national recognition of the NikTech story.

LIVE FROM THE NURSERY

This week’s stock drops on Facebook

Weekly availability, ready dates, and booking calls go out on our official Facebook page first — the same page featured on Citizen TV. Follow it and you’ll never miss the varieties that can change your harvest.

Follow Niktech Seedlings

Timeline not loading? Open the page on Facebook.

Beware of impersonators

Verify it’s really us

Other pages and phone numbers are impersonating NikTech Seedlings online. We are not responsible for orders placed outside the official channels below.

Phone / WhatsApp
0706 023 047 · 0700 800 901
Website
niktechseedlings.shop
In person
Makairo, Nyamira County · Masimba, Kisii County

Golden rule: Before you pay anyone, call or WhatsApp one of the two numbers above to confirm. If a page, agent, or number is not listed here, it is not NikTech Seedlings.

Inside the nurseries

Spinach seedlings in trays inside a NikTech greenhouseWell-rooted coco peat seedling plugsZara F1 tomato seedlings with batch labelGreenhouse with red and green seedling bedsNikTech agronomist inspecting seedling traysCapsicum plants grown from NikTech seedlingsAnsal F1 tomato seedlings with batch labelNursery team member carrying a seedling tray

Common questions

How do I order?

Call or WhatsApp 0706 023 047 or 0700 800 901 with your variety and quantity. Current-stock orders can be collected at Makairo or Masimba; we also deliver nationwide — just send your location.

How many seedlings do I need?

As a rule of thumb, one acre takes about 12,000 seedlings depending on crop and spacing. Tell us your acreage and crop and we’ll advise exact numbers.

Can I book seedlings before they are ready?

Yes — most varieties are propagated in weekly batches and can be booked ahead. Ready dates are announced on our Facebook page every week.

How do I avoid fake NikTech pages?

Use only the contacts on this website. Confirm on a call before paying anyone — if a number or page is not listed here, it is not us.

Plant quality. Harvest profits.

From nursery to harvest, we grow success together. Call or WhatsApp us today — delivery available nationwide.