Even though I have always loved planting, the covid-19 break gave me the ample opportunity to do it in a bigger way.

I know I may not be in touch with technicalities involved, but if this goes well, like I hope it does, I would create time every year to farm more crops if God keeps me.


Do you have farm input advice you'd gladly give?

This is on a two plots of land in Umuahia, Abia state.

Thanks

Our early harvest

God bless you.
It seems there is high demand for potatoes in Nigeria

Akinola100:
God bless you.
It seems there is high demand for potatoes in Nigeria

Thanks and you too, even though I'm not interested in the market.

mcdokwe:


Thanks and you too, even though I'm not interested in the market.

Well done sir.

I like this variety of sweet potato.

Did you cultivate it for personal consumption?

ferhyntorlah:


Well done sir.

I like this variety of sweet potato.

Did you cultivate it for personal consumption?

yes ma, I did. Selling was never part of the plan. I may only sell if they get rotten easily, otherwise I may have to keep it for consumption.

mcdokwe:

yes ma, I did. Selling was never part of the plan. I may only sell if they get rotten easily, otherwise I may have to keep it for consumption.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.
That's so sweet of you.
Subsistence farming is the way to go.
You can add tomato and pepper join, lol.

ferhyntorlah:


Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.
That's so sweet of you.
Subsistence farming is the way to go.
You can add tomato and pepper join, lol.

Sure something, I already nursed some.

I get plenty time these days, thanks to this Agric section. Seeing plenty things I can try here dey give me joy

mcdokwe:


Thanks and you too, even though I'm not interested in the market.

But lucrative, tuber crops is quite expensive. God bless your hustle

This is very good my dear,please keep it up.

mcdokwe:
Even though I have always loved planting, the covid-19 break gave me the ample opportunity to do it in a bigger way.

I know I may not be in touch with technicalities involved, but if this goes well, like I hope it does, I would create time every year to farm more crops if God keeps me.


Do you have farm input advice you'd gladly give?

This is on a two plots of land in Umuahia, Abia state.

Thanks

How long did it take you to plant all this ? Get a Petrol powered bush cutter and expand the farm. Sweet Potato has more potential than how you are taking it and it does well even if planted on flat ground. It is a very resilient and good Economic crop and it will also feed your family well.

There is the video of a Commercial Sweet Potato farmer from Senegal he Cultivates 20 hectares and is doing very well.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJkLaPUz_MI




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjasNdqqaBY

.A petrol powered bush Cutter will cost about N32,000 but will help you cultivate more land for the sweet potato fast and sweet potato grows year round in Nigeria. Just use cuttings from your current plants.

It is a very good step you have taken. Sweet potato cultivation is very rewarding and it is one of the healthiest plants to eat both leaves and tubers.

Is land still available in abia state ??
If yes how much can I get a cheap land

Christistruth00:


How long did it take you to plant all this ? Get a Petrol powered bush cutter and expand the farm. Sweet Potato has more potential than how you are taking it and it does well even if planted on flat ground. It is a very resilient and good Economic crop and it will also feed your family well.

There is the video of a Commercial Sweet Potato farmer from Senegal he Cultivates 20 hectares and is doing very well.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJkLaPUz_MI




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjasNdqqaBY

.A petrol powered bush Cutter will cost about N32,000 but will help you cultivate more land for the sweet potato fast and sweet potato grows year round in Nigeria. Just use cuttings from your current plants.

It is a very good step you have taken. Sweet potato cultivation is very rewarding and it is one of the healthiest plants to eat both leaves and tubers.

cultivation lasted less than a week, but my lazy ass planted for close to a month.

I had thought of farm machineries but can't afford any for now. Thanks

GeneralKoko:
Is land still available in abia state ??
If yes how much can I get a cheap land

I don't know o, but in my community, I'm sure land for cultivation won't be a problem if you want to lease but can't say much about purchase.

how long did it take to mature, cus I also have a potato farm

mcdokwe:


I don't know o, but in my community, I'm sure land for cultivation won't became problem if you want to lease but can't say much about purchase.

Okay I'd like some for lease
Hoe much do they charge??

GeneralKoko:


Okay I'd like some for lease
Hoe much do they charge??

I just asked my village chairman and he said you or your representative will have to be present at the community gathering for deliberations.

Note that my community hosts the ULONNA NORTH FARM SETTLEMENT established by Michael Okpara.

ekerensima:
how long did it take to mature, cus I also have a potato farm

I planted mostly in June and have not really started harvesting.

mcdokwe:
I planted mostly in June and have not really started harvesting.

mine should be around July

ekerensima:


mine should be around July

Harvest is best after four months for it to attain full maturity.