Great vegetable farmers in the house....... couple of weeks ago, I started a thread about backyard cucumber. l learnt alot practically. l thank God, l was able to impact intending farmers in many ways. Glory be to Almighty God. This season 2 of backyard cucumber is still an inch on my learning curve. It promises to be fascinating. l hav learnt alot during my first foray. This season 2 will show some expertise and well blended touches. Pls stay following......

Yes.. I'm here

Why always cucumber?

Op can i get hybrid egusi seeds 4rm you?

LONGFELLOW02:
Why always cucumber?

Op can i get hybrid egusi seeds 4rm you?

You know one thing ? l have my area in agriculture which is VEGETABLES. My speciality is CUCUMBER and WATERMELON.
I dont have hybrid egusi.

Uncle Olamimo12, I'm following ooh.


Mine just germinated yesterday.

gud morning sir, i planted anoda set of cucumber 4days ago but on getting dia smtin has eaten up most of d seeds in d soil sir wot kind of animal could cause dat damage sir.

Nice job bro, thanks for your courage, i plant some cucumber seed in one of my farm but non of cucumber was able to gaminat.

sheyi86:
gud morning sir, i planted anoda set of cucumber 4days ago but on getting dia smtin has eaten up most of d seeds in d soil sir wot kind of animal could cause dat damage sir.

It could be birds. That's the reason why you should try to plant it a little deep in the soil

freelife4all:
Nice job bro, thanks for your courage, i plant some cucumber seed in one of my farm but non of cucumber was able to gaminat.

When did you plant? Did you buy the seeds or you got it from the cucumber fruit?

Neduzze5:


It could be birds. That's the why you should try to plant it a little deep in the soil

hmmm thank u sir

sheyi86:
gud morning sir, i planted anoda set of cucumber 4days ago but on getting dia smtin has eaten up most of d seeds in d soil sir wot kind of animal could cause dat damage sir.

Birds or lizards. hold on to this TIP: pick every seeds that dropped on farm. if you dont,lizards and birds will eat and search for more. tnx

Neduzze5:


It could be birds. That's the reason why you should try to plant it a little deep in the soil

Pls dont sow your seeds deeper than 1 inch. Or else you ruin their life from begining. It may germinate, but with much effort. this will lead to sick or poor plant.

freelife4all:
Nice job bro, thanks for your courage, i plant some cucumber seed in one of my farm but non of cucumber was able to gaminat.

l take you laaaaaaf bro. I also planted a plot (about 15 * 35m) of watermelon on 29th of May. l also planted a 5gram MURANO cucumber beside it same day. they all germinated but killed by excess rainfall. Am now using the plot for OKRA (Ila). lt may be excess rain if order things remain accurate. use the land for something else for now.

This my okra plant .........unable to upload pics. Yes, only sandy soil with highly raised beds can sustain watermelon and cucumber for this period.

Let me quickly say this. Quiters never win. Continuation pays. it will give you an edge. l completed soil preparation and sowing of my backyard farm in less than an hour (removing debris from former production, little weeding, redressing the beds, and sowing).
This season 2, we are growing hybrid cucumber from Seminis (a seed company from US). DARINA MIX is the specie.
Pictures

OLAMIMO12:

Birds or lizards. hold on to this TIP: pick every seeds that dropped on farm. if you dont,lizards and birds will eat and search for more. tnx

ok sir

Kudos op. Pls kindly list what i can plant(short gestation period) on my 1 nd half plot as i dont want to plant vegetable(shoko nd green) again cos of d poor/low price till dry season. Cucumber nd watermelon are no go area for me.

Bhurlagy:
Kudos op. Pls kindly list what i can plant(short gestation period) on my 1 nd half plot as i dont want to plant vegetable(shoko nd green) again cos of d poor/low price till dry season.

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Cucumber nd watermelon are no go area for me.

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Bhurlagy:
Kudos op. Pls kindly list what i can plant(short gestation period) on my 1 nd half plot as i dont want to plant vegetable(shoko nd green) again cos of d poor/low price till dry season. Cucumber nd watermelon are no go area for me.

Before i attend to your request, tell me; why are you running away from my area of specialization ? l want to be known for cucumber and watermelon both locally and internationally, yes, yes. give reason, l can be of help

Bhurlagy:
Kudos op. Pls kindly list what i can plant(short gestation period) on my 1 nd half plot as i dont want to plant vegetable(shoko nd green) again cos of d poor/low price till dry season. Cucumber nd watermelon are no go area for me.

Lettuce would be a nice try if your soil supports it as harvest is within 2 months and gets higher price than green and shoko.

OLAMIMO12:

Before i attend to your request, tell me; why are you running away from my area of specialization ? l want to be known for cucumber and watermelon both locally and internationally, yes, yes. give reason, l can be of help

l want to be known for cucumber and watermelon both locally and internationally...l love your specialization!

Thanks alot @Pavore9. I just cant go into what i dnt know but will make research on it. Tanx sir.

Pavore9:


Lettuce would be a nice try if your soil supports it as harvest is within 2 months and gets higher price than green and shoko.

Am not running away but will surely go into them later though have planted watermelon last failed and was told the land isnt suitable for watermelon. Am based in Ijebu-ode,Ogun state.

OLAMIMO12:

Before i attend to your request, tell me; why are you running away from my area of specialization ? l want to be known for cucumber and watermelon both locally and internationally, yes, yes. give reason, l can be of help

Bhurlagy:
Thanks alot @Pavore9. I just cant go into what i dnt know but will make research on it. Tanx sir.

Yes do your research, check out markets around you. Lettuce is used for salads thus commanding higher price than shoko and others.

Pavore9:


Lettuce would be a nice try if your soil supports it as harvest is within 2 months and gets higher price than green and shoko.

Thanks pavour

Pavore9:


l want to be known for cucumber and watermelon both locally and internationally...l love your specialization!

Thanks brother

Dear followers.........seeds were sowed on Monday (22-6-2015). l only watered them on 24-6-2015. on day 4, baby plants came out. Thank God.
l will upload pictures latter.

OLAMIMO12:
Dear followers.........seeds were sowed on Monday (22-6-2015). l only watered them on 24-6-2015. on day 4, baby plants came out. Thank God.
l will upload pictures latter.

Thank God oooh!! I'd love to see pictures. Are you planting the same place?

Update....... on day 4, baby cucumbers came up. Pix on day 5

Update....... on day 4, baby cucumbers came up.

DAY 6: l resupply those that failed to germinate

Counting days......