EpicNigerian:
This would be instresting.I'm following.

Please add pictures where necessary.

Kalusam:
From the pictures, the sol in this area is wonderful and good to grow both Egusi and Cassava. Am indeed delighted seeing some Agventurer on NL. Melon is a good intercrop for Cassava as it helps in controlling weed! Keep it up.

obasy09:
My findings from the local farmer:

1. That egusi (melon) is planted in the form of the first picture in my post (i.e. without being shelled or removed from its shell).

2. That it is planted just like maize (i.e. 3 or 4 seeds per hole)

3. Planted about 2 cm deep in a well-drained loamy or slightly clayed soil

4. That it starts to germinate noticeably within 3-4 days after planting.

5. That in the case of intercropping with cassava, either of the two crops can be planted first

6. That, in planting the egusi, care must be taken to avoid leaving remnats of the seeds on the farm. They warn that if this is done, it can attract birds and rodents to the farm that could uproot and eat the planted seeds.

7. That egusi is ideally planted on 2m spacing interval.

8. In the case of intercropping, one crop should be allowed to grow first before planting the other. Perhaps so that one does not plant the two crops too close eachother.

9. That egusi matures within 4 months after planting.

10. That egusi needs no nursery and transplanting. i.e. it is usually planted directly on the farm (preferably ridges).

I followed the information religiously. Here is my result day 6 after planting. I planted the egusi first.
My reason: I need to take full advantage of the remaining rain for the melon because it appears to me that cassava is more rugged and can withstand drought than melon. (Disclaimer, this may not be factual o. It's just my layman's thinking which might not be correct or better put 'an hypothesis'.

pleasureosondu:
@obasy, are u still in biz? am asking cos i intend planting in june. What were ur challenges and advantages, in particular during planting? Did u form ridges,were d plants hybrids? Bros,abeg reply

GennyO:

Egusi doesn't do well when the rainfall is heavy hence thinking of June planting is not advisable. you plant egusi with the first rain, ideally when the rains are starting.

obasy09:
Apology for being away for a long time. I have been extremely busy. Well, I experienced crop failure. I suspected the rain that stopped few weeks after the planting. Lost the investment on the crop. I however gain valuable experience.

I am planning to go into duck production, yes, the traditional ones. Still doing feasibility study particularly market research. Will update u

SlyIg:


I want to ask please, when next can melon be planted. Is there any late planting season for it?