boluwajokosegun: We can send hybrid double bounch producing suckers to any part of the country.
I can't upload pictures

interesting!did u say any part of d country?.i'm based in edo state.who wil handle d cost of delivery?.my frnd dat is into dis business said it's 830 suckers to an acre.if dat is true,we wil need suckers for 7acres of land ( dat's roughly 6,500 suckers).

@ boluwa i will need lyk 800 to 1000 suckers.i base in ananbra

pls profesinal,hw many sucker can i plant in one plot of land

@boluwajoko,good to know you're a plantain farmer. Isn't 5ft space between inadequate to maintain healthy plants and to achieve good results?

I usually spaced mine at least 8ft anyway.

pls were in anambra can i locate their river basin development author,,,,,,,, pls help

@boluwajoko and yemmy90.... how do you advice one to treat the fungus disease issue that is associated with plantain suckers.? expecially when one is planting on a large scale..

henrimoto: @boluwajoko and yemmy90.... how do you advice one to treat the fungus disease issue that is associated with plantain suckers.? expecially when one is planting on a large scale..

The possibility of experiencing such is almost zero(0.01%) if you can get Fertile land, healthy suckers and not allow weeds to overtake the plants! Infact I fear wind more than anything in this business cos it can destroy the whole farm that's why it's important for the beginners to start wind control even before he/she planted anything.

For those who're going into large scale, I will advise you to do it batch by batch especially if you don't have irrigation system in your farm. Imaging you planted 1000suckers worth about 100k and it suddenly stop rainy. You know sometimes during rain season, rain do stop falling for days and the young plants needs at least few drops of rain to survive.

@yemmit90... what about instances where plaintain farmers are advised to soak in hot (boiling) water the root of there suckers for some seconds before planting to the soil ? whats your opinion on this ?

what kind of tree would you recommend to serve as wind breakers on a plantain farm ? that kind of fashola tree (eko o ni baje tree) in lagos. * those lep'a (slim)trees they plant along most lagos roads* can they serve as wind breakers ?

henrimoto: @yemmit90... what about instances where plaintain farmers are advised to soak in hot (boiling) water the root of there suckers for some seconds before planting to the soil ? whats your opinion on this ?

I've not practise that before and had never see anyone does it too. Maybe some people are doing it,I don't know.

Lol@Fashola tree, you could see that I mentioned 3 segments of 3 factors in one of my previous posts for prospective farmers to takes noted. The first method of wind control is to located your farm where your plants would be protected by wind, I. e. Leave the few available trees within or around your farm. But in a situation where there's none, you can always source for those trees that grow very fast e.g cassia, guava or moringa.

Update this thread next year march/april when you're about to start. Goodluck to you!

If the plantation is sited in thick forest where there are a lot of trees, there is nothing to worry about any windy situation.
Actually the suggestion is very good for those of us who are planing anew to start off.
But l'm still not clear about one thing. Does one need to wet plantain during dry season? I think the stem is full of water that can last till another raining season.
Another question is how many time does one need to weed the farm during the year?

Many thanks for all the useful learnings from you Stakeholders in the endeavour.

Emma Ajayi: If the plantation is sited in thick forest where there are a lot of trees, there is nothing to worry about any windy situation.
Actually the suggestion is very good for those of us who are planing anew to start off.
But l'm still not clear about one thing. Does one need to wet plantain during dry season? I think the stem is full of water that can last till another raining season.
Another question is how many time does one need to weed the farm during the year?

Many thanks for all the useful learnings from you Stakeholders in the endeavour.

. What' up?

If l buy d suckers now, how do l keep them intact till planting season?

Why can't we have people who have link with IITA & or River Basins across Nigeria on this forum to put more light?

yemmit90: @boluwajoko,good to know you're a plantain farmer. Isn't 5ft space between inadequate to maintain healthy plants and to achieve good results?

I usually spaced mine at least 8ft anyway.

8ft apart is ideal in order to have space for d leaves to fourish fine

How much can one get suckers to buy at cheaper rates? Will need 500 suckers for a start.

Need 500 suckers to buy. Who has stock of suckers in the house?

Emma Ajayi: Need 500 suckers to buy. Who has stock of suckers in the house?

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Emma Ajayi:
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Emma Ajayi: Why can't we have people who have link with IITA & or River Basins across Nigeria on this forum to put more light?

Emma Ajayi: Need 500 suckers to buy. Who has stock of suckers in the house?

Emma Ajayi: Why can't we have people who have link with IITA & or River Basins across Nigeria on this forum to put more light?

I can connect u with someone in charge of plantain @ iita ibadan if u wish u can send me a mail or ur phone no. Thanks

Many thanks. My e-mail is aj200301@yahoo.com while my mobile is 08034933115

If you need suckers at affordable price and how to setup a plantain farm from choosing choice if land to use to harvesting
I supply plantain sucker in any quantity
kindly contact me through my line ...08139120967
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hi, i hope u have started your farm we will appreciate ur update cheers!

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How much does the material cost?

It is suggested that you plant in the rainy season.What if you have access to very reliable borehole and pumps.Can you plant in the dry season

Plantain farm needs water throughout the year hence there will be a need to dig well or borehole. Water cannot go round even if sited near a river unless you make it available.

ngezeck: pls were in anambra can i locate their river basin development author,,,,,,,, pls help

At Omor (Anyamelum L.G.A)

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Nice interactive thread.Great work