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Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Pavore9: 6:44am On Oct 15, 2016 |
Munzy14: What is the market like for courgettes in Owerri?
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Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 2:10pm On Oct 15, 2016 |
Pavore9: I will say not that encouraging. Though shoprite is doing there best do bring unfamiliar veggies closer to the owerri people. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by ishaqteejay(m): 7:47am On Oct 16, 2016 |
Munzy14:they are looking fine,have you applied fungicide nd pesticide? and which ratio of npk??keep it up. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 11:05am On Oct 16, 2016 |
ishaqteejay:Wow thanks@ishaqteejay borrowed a leaf from your thread. yes i have applied the pesticides and fungicides. NPK was mixed with UREA fertilizer in the ratio 5:1. then one tea spoon per sack. 1 Like |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by markemmi(m): 3:27pm On Oct 18, 2016 |
i have organic fertilizers for sale reach me by email markemmi@yahoo.com Munzy14: 1 Like |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by markemmi(m): 3:38pm On Oct 18, 2016 |
i can supply any amount of organic fertilizer @ very affordable rates. reach me at markemmi@yahoo.com Munzy14: 1 Like |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 8:24pm On Oct 18, 2016 |
markemmi:thanks bro. actually i do make organic fertilizer for my vegetable farms with resources from the farm. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 8:31pm On Oct 18, 2016 |
Just like yesterday its been long i updated this thread. will be giving updates on how the cukes are doing. probably tomorrow. Meanwhile, let me just share benefits of eating cucumber. 9 Reasons to Eat Cucumbers 1. Protect Your Brain Cucumbers contain an anti- inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline, fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease. 2. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer Cucumbers contain polyphenols called lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers. They also contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which also have anti- cancer properties. According to the George Mateljan Foundation: "Scientists have already determined that several different signaling pathways (for example, the JAK-STAT and MAPK pathways) required for cancer cell development and survival can be blocked by activity of cucurbitacins." 3. Fight Inflammation Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body, and animal studies suggest that cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, in part by inhibiting the activity of pro- inflammatory enzymes (including cyclo-oxygenase 2, or COX-2). 4. Antioxidant Properties Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol, which provide additional benefits. For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release—making quercetin- rich foods "natural antihistamines." Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease. 5. Freshen Your Breath Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. According to the principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers may also help to release excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath. 6. Manage Stress Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress. 7. Support Your Digestive Health Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber. Adding cucumbers to your juice or salad can help you meet the ideal of amount of fiber your body needs — 50 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; it's possible that water-rich cucumbers may have a similar effect. Cucumber skins contain insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy elimination. 8. Maintain a Healthy Weight Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories). The soluble fiber in cucumbers dissolves into a gel-like texture in your gut, helping to slow down your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer and is one reason why fiber-rich foods may help with weight control. 9. Support Heart Health Cucumbers contain potassium , which is associated with lower blood pressure levels. A proper balance of potassium both inside and outside your cells is crucial for your body to function properly. As an electrolyte, potassium is a positive charged ion that must maintain a certain concentration (about 30 times higher inside than outside your cells) in order to carry out its functions, which includes interacting with sodium to help control nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. 1 Like |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 12:44pm On Oct 20, 2016 |
ok my people. 20/10/2016 marks 27days old of the cukes. some started flowering yesterday. comparing it with darina. I will infere that darina grows faster than 999.Since darina started flowering at 25th day in the earlier planting. 1 Share
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Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by alakara(m): 9:13pm On Oct 23, 2016 |
Pavore9: GOOD BUSINESS IDEA. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by adescopy(m): 3:03pm On Oct 24, 2016 |
Weldone Op, pls want to ask how many seed per sack and is it conpulsary to apply fungicide and pesticide even when there is no sign of deases or insects |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by whitecloth: 10:22am On Oct 25, 2016 |
Munzy14:My Oga. Good morning sir, am a cucumber farmer and I've harvested twice and I still want to harvest this evening, though I farm on the ground I want to do sack farming next time, but I don't know how to and what to do to avoid costly mistakes, I'll be glad if you can help. my whatsapp contact : 08160682431. Thanks. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 10:20pm On Oct 25, 2016 |
adescopy:two seeds per sack. pesticide from the 10th day. twice a week .in the evening time precisely. i use fungicide from 21 days. and know dat pesticide must be reduced when deh start flowering. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 10:23pm On Oct 25, 2016 |
whitecloth:good. read the post over . from the first page. its very clear and easy to understand. my watsaap contact is dia also. for guidance. 1 Like |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 9:41pm On Oct 28, 2016 |
wow. its been a long time people. updates on my CU999 cukes coming on tomorrow.They started fruiting lately 33days, very poor compared to darina at 25days. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by whitecloth: 11:24pm On Oct 28, 2016 |
mumamanda4:Hi. How is your cucumber doing now, just checking on your progress. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 1:57pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
@36days. today being 29/10/2016. hopefully we are moving.
@mr pavore9 attached pics is the cabbage we talked about.5weeks old. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Arvinkris(m): 2:03pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Did you do cabbage too? |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 3:12pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Arvinkris:not actually but just experimenting to see if it grows very well in my area.If the result is impressive, then i begin small scale. before scaling up. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Pavore9: 3:29pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Munzy14: At 5 weeks? That Cabbage is going no where unless a miracle happens! |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Arvinkris(m): 6:08pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
It is ok@pavore. Just that the nursary wasn't properly done. @ munzy hope u applied all purpose fertilizer basally? And |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 7:54pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Pavore9:lolz. honestly anything is expected from experiment. I believe the problem is from the nursery preparation. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 7:58pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Arvinkris:I used on poultry dungs in the soil preparation. And av applied my liquid fertilizer made in my farm.I believe in organic farming wen it comes to veggies. though am experimenting inorganic on my cukes. 1 Like |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by peterbabs(m): 3:41am On Nov 03, 2016 |
Thanks for sharing. How do you prepare your organic fertiliser? |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 2:06pm On Nov 03, 2016 |
peterbabs:spot fast growing weeds in your farm. get them cutt-off the root,then cut the remaining parts into pieces and soack in a closed bucket/container. you can as well add banana pill,little amount of poultry dung,cow dung etc. allow to ferment for at least two weeks. then add 500ml or more to 20litres of water and use it to wet ur plant soil. 2 Likes |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 3:25pm On Nov 03, 2016 |
ok. I visited the cukes this morning being 3/11/2016 (40days). and we are getting set for.harvest. meanwhile attached is my 1.5kg harvest from my 30sacks tomato trial i planted since august. probably the third harvest now since two weeks. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 11:05am On Nov 04, 2016 |
first harvest @41days. its truely a success story for CU 999variety. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Pavore9: 12:58pm On Nov 04, 2016 |
Munzy14: Are you planning to grow for the Christmas season? |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 2:02pm On Nov 04, 2016 |
Pavore9:on it already. with 100sacks only. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Munzy14(m): 2:03pm On Nov 04, 2016 |
Pavore9:on it already. with 100sacks only. |
Re: Dairies Of My Cucumber Farm In Owerri. by Pavore9: 2:21pm On Nov 04, 2016 |
Munzy14: Demand is high during that period and expensive. Will be happy to see more youths in Imo going into cultivating vegetables for salad. |
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