engadgement:
Pls, how much (will 100k be enough) will I need to cultivate on a plot of land 600sqm and what could the profit margin be. I based in Ibadan.

Thanks for you response

there are many specifics you missed like what sort of water do you have for irrigation and distance,what sort of irrigation are you planning hand watering or drip irrigation,what type of staking will you use net or nylon rope,type or variety of seed,and pls whenever you are doing any agricultural project don't let your mind go to much on profit margins or how much you will make when not even one blade of grass had been cleared from the site,it will always make the farmer lose focus

okoroemeka:
there are many specifics you missed like what sort of water do you have for irrigation and distance,what sort of irrigation are you planning hand watering or drip irrigation,what type of staking will you use net or nylon rope,type or variety of seed,and pls whenever you are doing any agricultural project don't let your mind go to much on profit margins or how much you will make when not even one blade of grass had been cleared from the site,it will always make the farmer lose focus

Thanks so much. I believe I have a lot to learn from you bro Okoroemeka. I have a plot of land beside my home and am planning to farm cabbage on it. Initially I use it for cassava planting. I have a borehore in my house and am planning to run pipe into the farm land. I will like you to enlighten me the more. I am will to learn. And what kind of soil can it survive most here in the west. Thanks sir

Futurejoy:

After the incident, I cleared the farm .applied my soil amendments and watered routinely morning and evening (cucumber is a fragile plant) and the yield was awesome. From my research though, a combination of Poultry manure and NPK will produce more yield but will deteriorate fast, while that of just poultry manure has a long shelf life.

How soon after getting from the poultry it did you apply the manure?

Yampotatocarrot:


How soon after getting from the poultry it did you apply the manure?

I left it to cure for 3 weeks be I started planting

Futurejoy:

I left it to cure for 3 weeks be I started planting

Thanks... Was it soaked in water or just left in the bag?

Yampotatocarrot:


Thanks... Was it soaked in water or just left in the bag?

I spread it on the plot and applied water on the plot, then I left it that way for 3 weeks. If you apply it and plant without allowing it to cure (decompose properly) , it will kill your cucumber seedlings cos cucumber is a very fragile plant in the sense that as the poultry manure is decomposing it is releasing heat that could damage the plant. You don’t want that

Yampotatocarrot:


Thanks... Was it soaked in water or just left in the bag?

Before all this, make sure you till the soil and make it loose for easy development of the plant . After this sow your seeds , place palm leaves or dry leaves over it and then water thoughly. This is allow the plant withstand stress/ over heating from the soil else it will be like the case of boiling the seed and the end result will be no sprout.

Futurejoy:

Before all this, make sure you till the soil and make it loose for easy development of the plant . After this sow your seeds , place palm leaves or dry leaves over it and then water thoughly. This is allow the plant withstand stress/ over heating from the soil else it will be like the case of boiling the seed and the end result will be no sprout.

How will it shoot out when it's being covered with palm leaves??

Victornezzar:

How will it shoot out when it's being covered with palm leaves??

Have you ever cultivated?

Futurejoy:

Have you ever cultivated?

Naaaah

I'm just asking..... Don't have knowledge about this

Victornezzar:

Naaaah

I'm just asking..... Don't have knowledge about this

You have a long way to go. Agriculture is beyond just planting and harvesting. You just have to learn practically

Futurejoy:

You have a long way to go. Agriculture is beyond just planting and harvesting. You just have to learn practically

Yup I know..... The lockdown is really stalling things for me

I've already made arrangement with a Farm owner so I can spend some time in his farm

Victornezzar:

Yup I know..... The lockdown is really stalling things for me

I've already made arrangement with a Farm owner so I can spend some time in his farm

Okay, it’s cool too. You can also incorporate Snailery into your plan too. There is market for it too.

Futurejoy:

Okay, it’s cool too. You can also incorporate Snailery into your plan too. There is market for it too.

Really??

So there's a large demand for snails too

Victornezzar:

Really??

So there's a large demand for snails too

Yes, considering a lot of health benefits it has. Hotels, restaurants , bars and house holds demand for it. Just survey the market around you

Futurejoy:

Yes, considering a lot of health benefits it has. Hotels, restaurants , bars and house holds demand for it. Just survey the market around you

Thanks a lot dear

I was only thinking about Cukes and Okro... I think I now have to touch some aspects

Victornezzar:

Thanks a lot dear

I was only thinking about Cukes and Okro... I think I now have to touch some aspects

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Start with just one and focus. I don't think cukes is good for a beginner. Why not start with vegetables - green, scent leaf, curry or ugu? Then plant few cucumbers and read them as they grow.

Futurejoy:

I spread it on the plot and applied water on the plot, then I left it that way for 3 weeks. If you apply it and plant without allowing it to cure (decompose properly) , it will kill your cucumber seedlings cos cucumber is a very fragile plant in the sense that as the poultry manure is decomposing it is releasing heat that could damage the plant. You don’t want that

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When u don't bury manure, they gas off some nitrogen. Better to apply manure and make ur ridges. Then wait for 1-2 weeks before u plant. But for me, I can do all that and plant immediately because the manure I used are mostly manure that have been stored for some time. But I think that cukes tolerate fresh manure well so far as the manure is not touching the stem. I have read that somewhere.

FarmTech:

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Start with just one and focus. I don't think cukes is good for a beginner. Why not start with vegetables - green, scent leaf, curry or ugu? Then plant few cucumbers and read them as they grow.

Sure boss, I can't just start with once like that

Regarding cukes I'm thinking of starting small.... But I've to undergo an intensive practical training

FarmTech:

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When u don't bury manure, they gas off some nitrogen. Better to apply manure and make ur ridges. Then wait for 1-2 weeks before u plant. But for me, I can do all that and plant immediately because the manure I used are mostly manure that have been stored for some time. But I think that cukes tolerate fresh manure well so far as the manure is not touching the stem. I have read that somewhere.

Yes , very true. I did ring application round the plants back then .

Futurejoy:

You have a long way to go. Agriculture is beyond just planting and harvesting. You just have to learn practically

very correct,we did trials and error on ways to check mate rats eating planted cucumber seed,this peculiar problem has caused heartbreak to many farmers,I even got a call yesterday about a farm that lost close to 6000 seeds to rats in a single night and I think it's time to share some of our experiments and results for other Farrmers to use and see if it will work as it did in our site, we got ₦100 garlic,crushed it and poured it into a bucket with cover,we got the black stuff from. dry cell battery and mixed it with the whole seed to be planted,then mix with the garlic and cover it,to be planted the next day,we used this method and planted 10,000 seeds and didn't lose even one.

Great experiments

I will suggest you use Garlic, Chilli pepper blended and soaked in any vegetable oil for 24hrs or overnight

It works perfectly

Battery water is poisonous and not advisable to use in any food related business

The after effects of the battery water stay long on the cucumber fruits to build up in the body system of those that eat such over time

okoroemeka:
very correct,we did trials and error on ways to check mate rats eating planted cucumber seed,this peculiar problem has caused heartbreak to many farmers,I even got a call yesterday about a farm that lost close to 6000 seeds to rats in a single night and I think it's time to share some of our experiments and results for other Farrmers to use and see if it will work as it did in our site, we got ₦100 garlic,crushed it and poured it into a bucket with cover,we got the black stuff from. dry cell battery and mixed it with the whole seed to be planted,then mix with the garlic and cover it,to be planted the next day,we used this method and planted 10,000 seeds and didn't lose even one.

okoroemeka:
very correct,we did trials and error on ways to check mate rats eating planted cucumber seed,this peculiar problem has caused heartbreak to many farmers,I even got a call yesterday about a farm that lost close to 6000 seeds to rats in a single night and I think it's time to share some of our experiments and results for other Farrmers to use and see if it will work as it did in our site, we got ₦100 garlic,crushed it and poured it into a bucket with cover,we got the black stuff from. dry cell battery and mixed it with the whole seed to be planted,then mix with the garlic and cover it,to be planted the next day,we used this method and planted 10,000 seeds and didn't lose even one.

Yes o, this one is very true. The first time I planted, I noticed some loss will a small holes dig out from where the seeds were planted. The guy I paid to take care of the farm complained about rats doing the harm at first, I thought he was lying though.

okoroemeka:
very correct,we did trials and error on ways to check mate rats eating planted cucumber seed,this peculiar problem has caused heartbreak to many farmers,I even got a call yesterday about a farm that lost close to 6000 seeds to rats in a single night and I think it's time to share some of our experiments and results for other Farrmers to use and see if it will work as it did in our site, we got ₦100 garlic,crushed it and poured it into a bucket with cover,we got the black stuff from. dry cell battery and mixed it with the whole seed to be planted,then mix with the garlic and cover it,to be planted the next day,we used this method and planted 10,000 seeds and didn't lose even one.

I don’t think battery cell is good cos of it long term effect on consumer.

Futurejoy:

I don’t think battery cell is good cos of it long term effect on consumer.

Better mixed with ginger before planting ryt??


Good morning

There was a time I gave chicken dung 2months burial but the thing still burn some of my cucumbers .

from my experience both fresh and old chicken manure can burn your crop.
i noticed the reason why chicken manure Burns is the reaction between Sunlight+hydrogen=ammonia

so if you can mulch the chicken manure (for small farm)
or use drip fetigation + good filtration system
or apply directly with few inch space

uche393:
There was a time I gave chicken dung 2months burial but the thing still burn some of my cucumbers .

from my experience both fresh and old chicken manure can burn your crop.
i noticed the reason why chicken manure Burns is the reaction between Sunlight+hydrogen=ammonia

so if you can mulch the chicken manure (for small farm)
or use drip fetigation + good filtration system
or apply directly with few inch space

I heard it's advisable you apply them few inches away from the plant

Victornezzar:

Better mixed with ginger before planting ryt??


Good morning

Yes and you can also try the chili pepper blend too cos I know rats don’t like anything spicy

Victornezzar:
I heard it's advisable you apply them few inches away from the plant

3 or 4 inch is good

uche393:
There was a time I gave chicken dung 2months burial but the thing still burn some of my cucumbers .

from my experience both fresh and old chicken manure can burn your crop.
i noticed the reason why chicken manure Burns is the reaction between Sunlight+hydrogen=ammonia

so if you can mulch the chicken manure (for small farm)
or use drip fetigation + good filtration system
or apply directly with few inch space

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How did u applied the manure?
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That sunlight hydrogen reaction u gave isn't correct. The burning is mainly due to heat and toxic gases formed by microbes.

FarmTech:

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How did u applied the manure?
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That sunlight hydrogen reaction u gave isn't correct. The burning is mainly due to heat and toxic gases formed by microbes.

I did it on pilot cucumber farm which I planted in sacks. the plants was 3wks old during the Application

I divided the the application of the manure into three

(1)the mulched

(2) the ones I applied close to the stem

(3) the ones I gave 3-4inch space

all no2 died within two days

please do I need to do anything to attract enough bees to my watermelon farm for pollination or the few I'm seeing is good enough.