Gdday all.

Gdm all,welc to a new day.Wishing u all a most pleasant day ahead.Do call us for all your high yield suckers.

Gdm all. SEEDWORLD a home of seeds and economic trees Seedlings.We sell different hybrid seeds from TECHNISM seed Company France and East west premium seed from Thailand. Hybrid (F1) Seeds such as the following are available : Garden eggs,Cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, onions,watermelon, squash,Green beans,Cucumber,Okro,Chinese cabbage, Lectuse,African leaves,Tomatoes, hot and sweet pepper,beetroot,Dwarf Indonesia paw paw seeds, European Egg plant,Ugu seeds E.t.c. We also have the following hybrid/ dwarf economic trees seedlings listed below. DWARF SEEDLINGS AVAILABLE. 1. CASHEW(BRAZIL) (JUMBO). 2. TENERA PALM OIL. 3. OLIVE TREE. 4. BANANA SUCKER (SARO) 5. PLANTAIN SUCKER. 6. PINEAPPLE CROWN/SUCKERS. 7. PAWPAW (DWARF VARIETY) 8. PASSION FRUIT. 9. BREAD FRUIT. 10. APPLE SUGAR. 11. SOURSOP. 12. GUAVA JUMBO. 13. FIG TREE. 14. CUSTARD APPLE. 15. APPLE STAR. 16. DATE PALM. 17. LAKE TANJALO. 18. JACK FRUIT. 19. POMEGRANATE. 20. COCONUT (EX-BEALJI/IMPROVED).. 21. MANGO. 22. UGU SEEDS (POD). 23. GRAPE VINE. 24. ORANGE. 25.LEMON. 26.COCOA 27.Cassava stems Improved varieties. For enquiries and purchase do reach SEEDWORLD INTEGRATED CONCEPT LIMITED on 07082638957.Email: seedworldintegratedconceptltd@gmail.com.

Gdeveni all,wishing you a Happy Sunday

Seedworld:

Gdeveni all,wishing you a Happy Sunday

Plantain suckers....are they dwarfs?

Seedworld:

Gdeveni all,wishing you a Happy Sunday

after harvest, do you sell your bunch of plantain in dozen to market women, kilo or in single bunch. And how much do you sell. Tnks bro. I will be extremely happy if you answer those questions.

Gdm all.Sold per bunch.Price per bunch depends on your target market or buyers .

Gdm all,Happy new week.

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Please how much is a sucker? I am interested. You can contact me via my mail, mcduox4life@gmail.com
Send me email pls

Gdeven all.You can call 07082638957 or email : seedworldintegratedconceptltd@gmail.com.We sell for #100 for large qty orders.

Gdeveni all.

Every human has four endowments ; self awareness,conscience,independent will and a creative imagination as deposited in us by the creator which give us the ultimate human freedom.The power to choose,to respond and to change.So think not what Nigeria can do for u,but rather think on what you can do for Nigeria to be great.The sky is not your limit.You can go farther.I wish the honourable Farmers in the house a HAPPY SUNDAY AND A HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION.Long live Nigeria! Long live feeders of the nation.!!. Cheers!!!! To ur success.SEEDWORLD LTD.You can contact us today on 07082638957 for good hybrid seeds.

Every human has four endowments ; self awareness,conscience,independent will and a creative imagination as deposited in us by the creator which give us the ultimate human freedom.The power to choose,to respond and to change.So think not what Nigeria can do for u,but rather think on what you can do for Nigeria to be great.The sky is not your limit.You can go farther.I wish the honourable Farmers in the house a HAPPY SUNDAY AND A HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION.Long live Nigeria! Long live feeders of the nation.!!. Cheers!!!! To ur success.SEEDWORLD LTD.You can contact us today on 07082638957 for good hybrid seeds.

Gdm great farmers and prospective farmers in the house, Is a new day with great possibilities.May this day usher us into all that we have set our hands to do with success and fulfilment IJN.

Is the sucker still on sale? For how much and what is your location?

Yes, contact Seed world on 07082638957.

If u must plant in this dry season ,u need to have irrigation in place especially drip irrigation.

STAGES INVOLVE IN PLANTAIN/BANANA FARMING.

(1) Selecting the site.
(2) Preparing the field.
(3) Spacing.
(4) Selecting cultivar/varieties.
(5) Preparing sucker.
(6) Planting.
(7) Choosing the time to plant.
(cool Mulching.
(9) Fertilizer Application.
(10)Weed Control.
(11) Intercropping.
(12) Propping.
( 13) Harvesting.


(1) Selecting The Site : The site should be easily accessible, especially if the establishment of a large field is being planned. It should be well drained but not too steeply sloped. Plantain cultivation is impossible if the land becomes flooded from time to time, or has a water table at a depth of only 50 cm or less. The soil should be rich in organic matter (black soil). Hence fields in a long natural fallow, under an improved established fallow or with a lot of mulch are recommended.

(2) Preparing The Field : Fields are to be prepared with minimum disturbance to the soil (no-tillage farming). In consequence, manual clearing should be preferred to mechanical deforestation because bulldozers always remove topsoil with the important organic matter and compact the remaining soil. When an old natural fallow is cleared, the debris from the forest should be burned if plantain cultivation is planned for 1 or 2 cycles only. If perennial cultivation is being considered, planting should be done through the mulch .Young fallows of about 3 to 5 years or improved legume fallows should be simply slashed and left without being burned. Trees must be cut but the stumps are not to be removed, and the trees should be left to grow again. They can be pruned only when they start to obstruct field activities or shade the plantains. Once the fallow crop is slashed, the field is ready for pegging. Drains should be dug if some spots in the field tend to waterlog after heavy rains.

(3) Spacing : The recommended spacing is 3 m between the plantain rows and 2m within the row (in other words. 3 m x 2 m). An alternative is 2.5 m x 2.5 m. If spaced 3 m x 2 m, 1 hectare should contain 1667 plants, but with a spacing of 2.5 m x 2.5 m, it should contain 1600 plants. Rows should be straight in flat fields to give plants the maximum amount of sunlight. However, on sloping land, rows should follow thecontour lines in order to decrease soil erosion.

(4) Selecting Cultivars/Varieties : For field cultivation, m
high yield to medium size yeild plantains should be preferred since giant plantains produce heavier bunches. Though giant plantains take longer to produce. The decision whether to grow a French or a False Horn plantain cultivar should depend on which type the consumers prefer. Horn plantains should never be cultivated as their yield is very low.

(5) Preparing Suckers : Suckers are separated from their mother plant with a spade or machete. The sucker corm must not be damaged or chipped. Consequently the corm should be carefully peeled with a machete. The pseudo stem of the suckers should be cut off a few centimeters above the corm. Peeling of the corm delays the development of nematode infestation, while cutting of the pseudo stem reduces bulkiness and improves early growth of the newly planted sucker. The peeling process is just like that for cassava. A freshly peeled healthy corm ought to look white, but corms infected by stem borers and nematodes show brown and black spots which have to be removed until only white tissue remains. If the infestation is severe, with many brown and black spots, the sucker should be destroyed.
Sucker preparation (peeling) is carried out in the field where the planting material is collected. This is to avoid contamination of the new field with roots infested with nematodes or corms with stem borers. Prepared corms are transported to their destination where they are left to dry for a few days (not in the sun). Suckers have to be planted within two weeks. Storage of suckers for more than 2 weeks will adversely affect future yields.

(6) Planting : Suckers are planted immediately after field preparation. Plant holes are prepared with a minimum size of about 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm. Care should be taken to separate the topsoil from bottom soil. The sucker is placed in the hole and its corm is covered, first with the topsoil first dug out and then with the bottom soil. In the plant hole, the side of the sucker corm which was formerly attached to the corm of its mother plant is placed against the wall of the hole. The opposite side of the sucker’ corm is placed towards the middle of the plant hole, where the soil is loose. The best sucker (the future ratoon) will emerge at the side opposite to where the planted sucker was previously attached to the mother plant. If the land is sloping, the sucker should be so oriented that its follower will emerge against the slope. That will delay the development of the so-called high mat when the ratoon crop grows out of the soil and exposes the corm.

(7) Choosing The Time to Plant : Plantains can be planted throughout the rainy season. However, they should grow vigorously and without stress during the first 3 to 4 months after planting, and therefore they should not be planted during the last months of the rainy season. Planting with the first rains seems agronomically sound but not financially advantageous. Most farmers will plant at the onset of the rains, causing the market to be flooded with bunches 9 to 12 months after planting, when prices will be very low. Planting in the middle of the rainy season June /July is a better proposition as plantains will then be produced off-season and get high prices.If you already have an established market you can plant in onset .

(cool Mulching : Organic matter is essential for plantain cultivation if the field is to be very productive for a long time. A high level of organic matter in the soil is beneficial because it stimulates root development, improves soil drainage, decreases soil temperature fluctuations, and increases soil porosity and biological life.Organic matter decays under the influence of microorganisms in the soil, heavy rainfall and high soil temperature. The amount of organic matter will gradually decrease once the field has been cleared and cause a decrease in yield. Therefore newly established plantains which receive only fertilizer will produce a high yield only in the first year. In the second year the yield will drop because the organic matter will have decomposed. To compensate for this continuous decrease in the amount of organic matter, the field needs mulch from plants and/or manure from animals. There are many sources of mulch. It can be either carried into the field or produced between the plants; but to be effective, it should cover the soil completely. Once the field is mulched, weeds are controlled and the topsoil is protected against heavy rainfall and intense sun- shine. Poultry, pigs and cows produce suitable manure which is applied only at the base of the mat.

(9) Fertilizer Application : To produce a heavy bunch, plantains always need some extra nutrients. These can be applied in the form either of inorganic fertilizers or organic fertilizers (mulch, manure or ash from wood fires). Inorganic fertilizers have the advantages of easy handling and concentrated nutrients. Organic fertilizers are very bulky, yet they manifest many important characteristics. They improve soil moisture retention, weed and erosion control, soil porosity and biological activity.The application of fertilizer should start 1 month after planting of plantains or with the first rains in an already existing field. The fertilizer is applied around the main plant in a circle about 50 cm in diameter. Fertilizer is not worked into the soil as that causes extensive damage to the superficial root system. No fertilizer is applied in the dry season.

(10) Weed Control : Plantains should always be weed-free. Weed control starts during field preparation. Weeds are initially controlled about every 6 to 8 weeks; but when the plantain canopy closes, about 5 to 6 months after planting, weed infestation declines due to shading. Any plant with a superficial root system should be considered a weed and therefore eliminated. Grasses or herbs are the most pernicious weeds because they derive their nutrients from the same level of the soil as the plantains. Tree seedlings are not considered to be weeds.Weeds can be controlled through mulching, chemically or manually. Mulching is the most efficient means, because a mulch layer can impede or prevent weed growth. Chemical control is expensive and in some circumstances also dangerous. Manual weeding is not recommended, although the weeds are thereby effectively controlled, because slashing or hoe weeding inevitably damages the plantain root system. However, sometimes manual weeding is the only possible method.

(11) Intercropping : Plantain fields are arranged in rows spaced 3 m x 2 m. As the canopy closes only some 5 to 6 months after planting, a fair amount of inter-row space remains unexploited during the first months. This space can be used for plants which have a short life cycle and which do not compete with plantains in terms of nutrients. Groundnut, yam , cocoyam and maize are suitable intercrops although maize effectively delays the plantain harvest by about 2 months. Cassava and cowpea are not suitable, because their yields are reduced under the shade of plantain rows. Plantains can be used as a shade crop for young cocoa and coffee plants.

(12) Propping : The heavy weight of the plantain bunch bends all bearing plants and can cause doubling (pseudo stem breaks), snap- off (corm breaks, leaving a part in the ground) or uprooting, also called tip-over (the entire corm with roots comes out of the ground). Plants are generally weak during the dry season and strong winds, nematodes and stem borers also increase the rate of loss. For these reasons, bearing plants always need support from 1 or 2 wooden props, usually made of bamboo. If a piece of bamboo is used, the support is placed alongside the bearing plant and the top of the plant is tied to the bamboo. A lateral branch at the top of the bamboo prop sometimes forms a natural fork which can be used to support the plantain without being tied to it. When 2 pieces of bamboo are used, the bunch and not the plant is supported in the first place. The bamboo props are crossed and form a fork. This fork is tied together with a rope and placed just underneath the bunch.

(12) Harvesting : The bearing plant is cut and the bunch, 3 to 4 months old, is harvested when 1 or 2 fingertips of the first hand start yellowing. The bunch usually then ripens within a week. Care has to be taken that the bunch does not drop on the ground when the main plant is cut. The whole of the pseudo stem and foliage of the main plant is then chopped and spread over the soil as a mulch for the ratoon crop. If this is not done, weevils may live and multiply on the intact pseudo stem.

For further inquiries/purchase of quality suckers (IITA standard) do reach SEEDWORLD on 07082638957,call,text or email orders to EMAIL : seedworldintegratedconceptltd@gmail.com

Pics of high yield plantain bunches.

Gdevening all, below is the pictures of the first year dwarf banana harvested by one of our client you got some as sample trier.

We supplied him the suckers in December. That is 6months after.

*INTRODUCING ROLL COVERS FOR CROPS PROTECTION*

*WHAT ARE ROLL COVERS*?

Row covers are made of lightweight fabrics available in a variety of cold-protection strengths. Double or even triple layering may be needed in some areas for continual harvest during the said period. Rain and sun still reach the plants because the fabric is permeable, although sunlight will be reduced by the degree of cold-protection of the fabric and the layers used. Be careful if you use plastic. It doesn’t allow in air or water and may cause overheating.

Cooking and salad greens will need to be covered in most areas for continual harvest. Onions and garlic are not covered .Applicable for fruit crops and veggies like lettuce,carrot,potatoes, spinach,cauliflower,leeks, Shrubs and Flowers, Plantain and Banana Fruits protection etc.


*NB : PP spun bond non woven fabric Uv stabilized..

*GENERAL BENEFIT OF USING ROLL COVER*

1. The primary benefit of row covers is they create a greenhouse effect that traps heat and raises day and night soil temperatures, which extends the growing season.

2. Roll Cover also keep the soil moist.

3. Roll cover prevent wind damage to crops..

4. Roll covers also control insects and other pests attack to crops.

5. Roll covers also deter foraging animals.

6.Roll cover are easy to install and are economical.

7. Roll cover also allow for easy harvesting.

8. Crops under roll cover protection remain relatively bug-free.

9..Crops under roll cover protection mature faster.

10. Crops under roll cover protection grow healthier.

11. Crops under roll cover protection produce sooner than expected.

12. Roll covers keep soil and plants from overheating .


*SPECIFICATIONS*

* Country of Origin : India

*Colour : White

* Length per Roll : 400 metres.

* Width per roll : 1.6 m


*Qty of roll per acre : 7 rolls*

*Can be used for two to Three crop circle*.

*HOW TO INSTALL ROLL COVERS ON YOUR CROPS*

The idea is to create a tunnel. This is easily accomplished by installing hoops, draping the fabric snugly over them and securing it to the ground.

The simplest way to create the hoops is to use thin, flexible wire usually available where you purchased the fabric. Simply push an end of the wire into the ground on one side of the row, loop it to the other side and push that end into the ground. For a standard plot, four hoops should be sufficient.

To create a more substantial hoop, use one-half-inch PVC pipe. This is available in plumbing shops and comes in 10-foot lengths. Use this length or cut it to eight feet, depending on the height of the crop you are covering.

To secure the PVC pipe, hammer a smaller size of PVC pipe into the ground on both sides of the plot, leaving six inches above the ground. Place the long PVC pipe over the smaller one.

If you use a wooden planting frame and want a permanent hoop for other seasons shading for instance, fasten the PVC pipe to the outside of the frame with clamps.

Drape the fabric over the hoops and secure it to the ground so it doesn’t come loose and expose vegetables to elements.

Hold the fabric in place with plastic stakes available from garden centres or with anything that’s handy – rocks, two-by-fours, metal pipes.


For pricing or further enquiries pls call SEEDWORLD LTD 07082638957 (WhatsApp)

Gdm great farmers ,You can reach us SEEDWORLD LTD on 0708263895789 for your banana suckers.

*HOW TO GROW BANANA 4 BUSINESS*


Banana is a commercial Food & cash crop grown & highly consumed in Nigeria
Almost on a daily basis, people eat (banana) as a staple food and it has greatly contributed to food security in most parts of the country.

A bunch of normal banana goes for (3000 to 4000) depending on its size. This automatically proves that its a real cash crop to the farmer.

I will take you through the steps of Establishment & Management of a commercial banana farm ( 1acre Banana project)

**STEPS TO BANANA FARM. ESTABLISHMENT***

1. Land preparation

This involves ,clearing trees and bushes in your farm,this can be done by slashing or using herbicides to kill the weeds.Its always better to clear your land a month prior to planting. After clearing your land ,you can choose to either plough or go to pegging straight away.

2. Pegging

This is a process of marking all your planting holes , you measure and put pegs to mark where the holes will be , this helps you to have a smart farm in lines and proper spacing.In one acre you can use a spacing of 10ft by 10ft and this should give us over 400 planting holes.

3. Soil Testing

Its very important to test your soil and know its status , know what your soil has and doesn't have.
Test for availability of Nitrogen (N) , Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) , Organic matter and the PH levels.
Before you apply any fertilizer ,you must know what lacks in your soil. PH is the level of acidity and alkalinity of soil ,if your soil is so Acidic or so alkaline ,you need to know how to neutralise it by using agents like lime and wood ash.

4. Making Holes.

After Pegging ,we now go straight to making holes for our banana.Hole size should be 3ft wide and 2ft deep.
It can either be in a square shape or circular shape.
As you dig up the hole ,put the top soil(from the 1st feet) on one side and the sub soil(from the second feet) on the other side. The top soil is normal rich in organic matter and is normally black loam.
The sub soil is normally red in color and doesn't contain enough organic matter.

5. Mix Top Soil with Manure & Refill the holes.

After making the holes ,now get a basin of manure like cow dung and mix it with the top black soil and then put back the mixed soil in the hole.This time don't fill the hole to the brim. Leave at least half a feet on top unfilled.

6. Time to get your Planting Material (Suckers).

After preparing the holes ,its time to look for good, clean and disease free suckers .We at SEEDWORLD LTD provide you with good quality disease free suckers for high productivity.You can buy normal *Sword suckers* & Combs from a clean mother plantation.
Or you can buy Potted banana plantlets from *Macro-Propagation* system.The choice is yours .
You can as well use .You need about 444 suckers in one acre.

7. Planting.

After getting good suckers, now is the time to plant them in your prepared Holes.Place your sucker in the middle of the hole and cover gently with soil ,leave the hole in a basin like shape to allow easy trapping of water.

8. Management.

After setting up your plantation ,you now need to know the management practices for the best output.

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES .

�Mulching
�Weeding
�De-suckering
�Pest & Disease Control
�Fertilizer Application
�Irrigation
�Good management staff

We will guide all those who purchase suckers from us on the above management practises to adopt after planting of suckers.

For purchase of different banana varieties like SARO,CAVENDISH,DWARF BANANAS or LOCAL BANANA VARIETIES.Do contact SEEDWORLD LTD 07082638957 (WHATSAPP) Email : seedworldintegratedconceptltd@gmail.com

SARO BANANA PICS BELOW

CAVENDISH BANANA

Cavendish banana and grand naine varieties.

Happy Sunday bro
Do you still sell banana suckers? Also, what's d difference in d 3 varieties?

Gdm ,the difference is the yield and fruit size and color at harvest. You can contact us on 07082638957 for further enquiries and possible order placement.

I just bought suckers yesterday from someone in Ilorin.

he said it will produce banana in 6 months. day 1 and counting.

Meanwhile....

Sack farm garden is one with sack and soil in it.
Its good for all seasons.
It works in dry season when the soil is dry and it can be easily irrigated.

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