ihedioramma: ??

Spacing of the plants will depend on the farmer’s objectives:
- For sole spacing, the minimum distance between plants will be 3m x 2m, below this spacing the plants will not have enough light, they will grow tall, fragile to wind and will produce smaller bunches than expected.
- In association with other crops, the spacing depends on the kind of crop. Plantains and bananas can be inter-cropped with other crops like coffee, cocoa, maize, beans, sweet potatoes, cocoyam etc.
- Before planting refill the holes with the top soil on which the suckers or the small ‘heads’ are placed in a way so that it is slightly below the soil level at 10cm maximum. Fill the hole with the remaining soil. Earthen up lightly around the bulb and complete planting by packing the soil firmly around the sucker, planting is usually done between March 15 and May 15 and August 1 to September.

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Care and maintenance of the plantation
The field should be kept reasonably free of weeds. In large plantations weeding is necessary during the first 4-5 months after planting. Grass should also be gathered around the plant as mulch. It is also recommended to use the following herbicides when the grass is about 10-20cm tall :
Mulching
This is a vital practice that will go a long way to :
- Limit the growth of weeds,
- Protect soil desiccation during the dry season
- Prevent erosion in farms on steep slopes
- Provide organic matter that enriches the soil


We provide Plantain suckers with rapid growth, early fruiting, and high yield potential.
(Giant Elephant Plantain Specie a.k.a AGBAGBA ERIN).
Large quantities and as much as you demand.
We deliver to any city in Nigeria
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Removing unwanted suckers
Leave the best developed sucker after planting and at flowering, conserving the most vigorous sucker as the successor. Regularly destroy the other suckers. It is always advisable to allow two healthy suckers on the side that does not carry the bunch. If too many suckers are allowed, the cycle of the crop will be prolonged and this will lead to the bearing of small bunches.
Caring for bunches
- Propping, that is supporting the plant at flowering to carry the bunch
- Use a forked prop or a prop with a sharp-end to support the bunches


We provide Plantain suckers with rapid growth, early fruiting, and high yield potential.
(Giant Elephant Plantain Specie a.k.a AGBAGBA ERIN).
Large quantities and as much as you demand.
We deliver to any city in Nigeria
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FarmBusiness:
Spacing of the plants will depend on the farmer’s objectives:
- For sole spacing, the minimum distance between plants will be 3m x 2m, below this spacing the plants will not have enough light, they will grow tall, fragile to wind and will produce smaller bunches than expected.
- In association with other crops, the spacing depends on the kind of crop. Plantains and bananas can be inter-cropped with other crops like coffee, cocoa, maize, beans, sweet potatoes, cocoyam etc.
- Before planting refill the holes with the top soil on which the suckers or the small ‘heads’ are placed in a way so that it is slightly below the soil level at 10cm maximum. Fill the hole with the remaining soil. Earthen up lightly around the bulb and complete planting by packing the soil firmly around the sucker, planting is usually done between March 15 and May 15 and August 1 to September.

thank's, what are the other things i need to know?

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ihedioramma: thank's, what are the other things i need to know?

Some things have been said by "farm business",but i still believe there are things you need to know.
Establishing your plantain business successfully does not guarantee a success ful harvest and profit
One of the hurdle to pass in plantain plantation is management and thats where it will determine whether you are going to make profit or loss.

I receive calls daily from plantain farmers that they are spending more money on controlling weeds,controlling diseases and insects.
This is.because they dont know how to;


You can watch out for my next article on Plantain plantation management.

If you are able to minimise the cost of managing your farm,then you can.be sure of smiling at the end of the day.
This is very important and i will be showing you that in my next article.

ihedioramma: thank's, what are the other things i need to know?

Some important things have been said by "farm business",but i still believe there are things you need to know.
Establishing your plantain business successfully does not guarantee a success ful harvest and profit
One of the hurdle to pass in plantain plantation is management and thats where it will determine whether you are going to make profit or loss.

I receive calls daily from plantain farmers that they are spending more money on controlling weeds,controlling diseases and insects.
This is.because they dont know how to;


You can watch out for my next article on Plantain plantation management.

If you are able to minimise the cost of managing your farm,then you can.be sure of smiling at the end of the day.
This is very important and i will be showing you that in my next article.

Lesgupnigeria:
Some important things have been said by "farm business",but i still believe there are things you need to know.
Establishing your plantain business successfully does not guarantee a success ful harvest and profit
One of the hurdle to pass in plantain plantation is management and thats where it will determine whether you are going to make profit or loss.

I receive calls daily from plantain farmers that they are spending more money on controlling weeds,controlling diseases and insects.
This is.because they dont know how to;


You can watch out for my next article on Plantain plantation management.

If you are able to minimise the cost of managing your farm,then you can.be sure of smiling at the end of the day.
This is very important and i will be showing you that in my next article.

OK thank's, i will like to get all it needs. i can minimise the cost .

ihedioramma: OK thank's, i will like to get all it needs. i can minimise the cost .

You are welcome.

I really appreciate your efforts for this wonderful write up of yours.This will make people to be aware that there are other means of making money outside white collar jobs.
I will like to correct an impression you made earlier so that we do not mislead the public or falsefully raise people expectations.The price of plantains is not up to N1,400 per bunch(farm gate price).Although,you can sell close to that if you are willing to take it Lagos for direct marketing and you will equally incur some other expense and tackle with the joining their association

Agricultural sector is still the integral part of the economy.
Without it,the manufacturing sector is in ruins and the economy at large.
We are creating jobs, moving the economy forward and creating wealth.
...Good thread.Keep it up..

9-10 feet

Hello, house. Can someone tell d minimum price for a branch of plantain.

N500

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Large quantities and as much as you demand.
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The major problems faced by plantain farmers/processors include poor transportation, poor storage, inadequate capital, labour supply and technology.
We provide Plantain suckers with rapid growth, early fruiting, and high yield potential.
(Giant Elephant Plantain Specie a.k.a AGBAGBA ERIN).
Large quantities and as much as you demand.
We deliver to any city in Nigeria
Call Yemi 08036320607

We provide Plantain suckers with rapid growth, early fruiting, and high yield potential.
(Giant Elephant Plantain Specie a.k.a AGBAGBA ERIN).
Large quantities and as much as you demand
call yemi 08036320607

The application of 20 t/ha poultry manure (on a soil that is averagely fertile) within the first two months of transplanting or planting suckers might represent the optimum period for nutrient release and availability for the root uptake, which consequently will produce heavier bunches and their components as well as increase the fruit quality.

Proper application of poultry litter requires a nutrient management plan. A nutrient management plan is essentially a collection of best management practices that assures the appropriate use of animal manures and commercial fertilizers to provide crop nutrient requirements while simultaneously protecting surface and ground waters from over-application. In addition, crop production cost can be significantly reduced by effective use of this poultry farm product. Poultry litter has a calculated value of N 5,000 to N 7,000 per ton as a replacement for commercial fertilizers, depending on the individual farm circumstances and the equi-valent cost for commercial fertilizer nutrients.The importance of selecting an appropriate site for manure applications cannot be overemphasized. Consideration of potential effects on the environment and neighbor relations when applying poultry manure can be very important to the success of any manure utilization program. Attention to details prior to spreading can potentially reduce problems in these areas and minimize adverse public relations. Some suggested practices for site selection are:

-Do not apply poultry litter to land that is too steep. Ideally, slopes of land should not be more than 10 to 15 percent.
Use sites as far away from surface waters as possible. When spreading in close proximity to surface waters, drainage ditches or wetlands, use either a 100-foot setback or a 35-foot vegetative buffer. Applications from wells must be maintained at a minimum of 100 feet.
-Use the P-Index to determine if your farm represents a high risk site for phosphorous runoff. For farms representing a high risk situation, use management practices that reduce this risk.
-Use sites that are as isolated as possible. The farther away from neighbors and public facilities the better. Out of sight often means out of mind.
-Pay attention to weather forecasts before spreading. Avoid spreading prior to heavy rains. Be aware of prevailing wind conditions and avoid spreading when it might have an impact on neighbors.
-Apply poultry litter when crops can best use the nutrients.

We plant plantain sucker
– Site selection, where to plant?
– Selecting the best varieties and seedlings
– Field design
– Layout of design in the field

• If you are planting a larger number of suckers then it makes sense to think carefully and plan the layout of the new field.

• To do so you have to take into account: planting density, number of trees, shade trees, slope of the field and windbreaks.

• Planting density refers to the number of trees you plant in a given area.

• The planting density is influenced by:
– Size of the mature suckers (larger trees means lower planting density)
– Amount of maintenance you intend to do (higher planting density means higher maintenance, more pruning in particular)
– The soil fertility and if fertiliser will be applied every year (no fertiliser means higher planting density as trees will stay smaller)
Generally, the Plantain requires 10 to 12 months from planting to harvest.


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The first priority to consider when planting Plantain is to use the proper soil. It is very important to use a well draining soil MIXTURE and 20% PERLITE should be added to it to assure that you have good draining soil. Do not use heavy soils when growing Plantain such as potting soil, or soil from a yard. Plant the Plantain rhizome upright and be sure the roots are well covered and the rhizome has about 1/2" of the base covered with soil.

We advise that you water and fertilize Plantain at the same time using any type of balanced fertilizer to help grow Plantain. Plantain are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize very lightly each time that you water with the exception being that you do not fertilize if you are not seeing active growth.( Balanced fertilizer means - a fertilizer that has three numbers on the label ). After your initial watering we would not water again until your soil is dry to a 1/2" depth. ( Use your finger to test it ). Please do not expect this to be a plant that you "water once a week". If you water once a week it is unlikely that you will have success growing this rhizome

Plantain suckers THAT WE SHIP weigh 5 to 8 ounces, sometimes more. They are rooted and ready to plant. The pseudostem ( trunk ) is usually 6" - 8" long. Prior to packing the Plantain Rhizomes we cut off the leaves. This is a standard procedure. It would not be practical to attempt to box/bag the plant with leaves intact because they would arrive damaged badly after being in a box/bag for 4 to 8 days without light or any air and in the dry season the leaves would be "cooked". Once planted it takes only 4 to 10 days for a large new leaf to emerge

FarmBusiness:

N90 per sucker

fruit is ready to harvest at about 9-11 months of age

I have some few questions:
... Where are you located? And i there for me to visit your farm and see for myself how it goes? I would need about 1thousand suckers, can you supply them to ibadan or far ilorin, kwara state? At what cost would that be?

matyns:
I have some few questions:
... Where are you located? And i there for me to visit your farm and see for myself how it goes? I would need about 1 thousand suckers, can you supply them to ibadan or far ilorin, kwara state? At what cost would that be?

Farm Location: Ode Lemo Ogun State the farm is over 50 acres with 40,000 plantain trees
1000 suckers X N90= N90,000
Trasportation to ibadan=N35,000
or
Trasportation to Ilorin=N45,000

for farm visit/tour call 08036320607

FarmBusiness:



Farm Location: Ode Lemo Ogun State the farm is over 50 acres with 40,000 plantain trees
1000 suckers X N90= N90,000
Trasportation to ibadan=N35,000
or
Trasportation to Ilorin=N45,000

for farm visit/tour call 08036320607

Wow!!! So, you are very very close to Shagamu. I will love to know this dedicated and infustrious farmer.

Pappyshoes:

Wow!!! So, you are very very close to Shagamu. I will love to know this dedicated and infustrious farmer.

Call Yemi 08036320607

Propping
This involves supporting the plantain plant by using some form of support or a cord, called a prop, and use mainly for tall varieties (French) or in areas that are subject to strong winds. Props should be used when bunches begin to appear.

Trimming
Remove any old, dry leaves that hang down on the pseudostem (they can hide insects and larvae). Do not cut the green leaves as they are essential for ripening the bunches. Approximately 2 to 3 months after harvesting the bunches, remove all remaining shoots apart from two bayonet-shaped shoots, one large and one small. Avoid weeds, dead leaves, pieces of pseudostem and other plant debris piling up at the base of the plantain plants, where they could provide shelter for the banana root weevil or other insects and larvae.

Pruning of suckers
This involves removing all the shoots that appear around the base of the parent plant in order to reduce competition during the initial growth phase. After flowering, keep the strongest sucker that is best placed in line with the plantation rows. Remove the others by cutting or pulling them out; this should be done at regular intervals. The removed suckers can be used as replanting material

Our Plantain farm Location: Ode Lemo Ogun State On over 50 acres with 40,000 plantain trees
We provide Plantain suckers with rapid growth, early fruiting, and high yield potential.
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Large quantities and as much as you demand.
We deliver to any city in Nigeria
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[quote author=FarmBusiness post=27506836]Propping
This involves supporting the plantain plant by using some form of support or a cord, called a prop, and use mainly for tall varieties (French) or in areas that are subject to strong winds. Props should be used when bunches begin to appear.

Trimming
Remove any old, dry leaves that hang down on the pseudostem (they can hide insects and larvae). Do not cut the green leaves as they are essential for ripening the bunches. Approximately 2 to 3 months after harvesting the bunches, remove all remaining shoots apart from two bayonet-shaped shoots, one large and one small. Avoid weeds, dead leaves, pieces of pseudostem and other plant debris piling up at the base of the plantain plants, where they could provide shelter for the banana root weevil or other insects and larvae.

Pruning of suckers
This involves removing all the shoots that appear pp rember it to me nxt year i all buy from you, this is not time to plant in my state pls.

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Plant Density
Density will depend on the climate, the soil quality, the planned lifespan of the plantation and the cultivars selected. The higher the density, the longer the lifecycle and the lighter the bunches produced. In a monoculture, distances of 3 m x 2 m or 2 m x 2 m will give 1 666 to 2 500 plants/Ha. In mixed cultivation, distances of 4 m x 4 m or 4 m x 2 m will allow the farmer to use the spaces between the plantain plants for other food crops. There will be a low yield as of the third year because of an increase in parasite pressure and reduced soil fertility. After harvesting, only one plant should be left to replace the mother plant.

Marking Out
The field should be laid out according to the planting distances described above and marked with stakes/poles of about two metres high.

Digging Planting Pits
In non-mechanized farming, plantains do not require any particular soil preparation. Planting pits of 40 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm produce the best results. During this step, make sure to separate the surface soil (10 – 15 cm) that is rich in humus from the deep soil. The pits will also be filled with about 2 kg of well composted manure per pit

We plant plantain sucker
– Site selection, where to plant?
– Selecting the best varieties and seedlings
– Field design
– Layout of design in the field

• If you are planting a larger number of suckers then it makes sense to think carefully and plan the layout of the new field.

• To do so you have to take into account: planting density, number of trees, shade trees, slope of the field and windbreaks.

• Planting density refers to the number of trees you plant in a given area.

• The planting density is influenced by:
– Size of the mature suckers (larger trees means lower planting density)
– Amount of maintenance you intend to do (higher planting density means higher maintenance, more pruning in particular)
– The soil fertility and if fertiliser will be applied every year (no fertiliser means higher planting density as trees will stay smaller)
Generally, the Plantain requires 10 to 12 months from planting to harvest.


Farm Business setup can help you plant your sucker @ affordable rate
Call Yemi 08036320607

[quote author=FarmBusiness post=25245650]We provide Plantain suckers with rapid growth, early fruiting, and high yield potential.
(Giant Elephant Plantain Specie a.k.a AGBAGBA ERIN).
Large quantities and as much as you demand.

A sucker is the lateral shoot that develops from the rhizome and usually emerges close to the parent plant. Farmers traditionally depend on this natural regeneration process to replace their Plantain plants. They often remove all the suckers on a mat, except for the one selected to replace the mother plant.

Conventional planting materials require less inputs and can be planted immediately in the field, unlike the more fragile tissue-culture plantlets, which need to be hardened before planting. Tissue-culture plantlets also require appropriate management practices right after being transplanted to the field

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@farmbusiness can i start this plantain plantation biz with $1000 for a start?

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