Neduzze5:
Update 2:

I returned to my base on Wednesday and first went straight to my garden to see what was up with it.

First, I noticed that the drip irrigation for the pepper was the only one that worked.

The other two stopped at some point. So while the pepper looked fresh and was growing better and faster, the tomatoes was already sulking.

The groundnut was just there. Quickly had to pour water on the three of them, before resolving the issues with the drip irrigation.

I discovered that tomatoes need a lot of water for survival, I water them almost everyday if not they will start "sulking" like you said

Skibani99:
from iwofe to creek road market.. I believe you had something to do around there so you just branch the market, cus the distance is kinda far..

Yeah, went to see a client around the Waterside area.

My office is at Trans Amadi.

Makschinchin:


I discovered that tomatoes need a lot of water for survival, I water them almost everyday if not they will start "sulking" like you said

Yeah, I water mine morning and evening. That way, they don't sulk.

Update:

I finally took out time to count the snails and I had over 104 snails at the end.

Currently, I'm housing them within my bin but plans are underway to create a section for them within the catfish pond structure.

Here are pictures of the snails.

Neduzze5:


Yeah, went to see a client around the Waterside area.

My office is at Trans Amadi.

alright bro, continue the good work..

Makschinchin:


2months+ now

That's encouraging

Last Sunday, I took out time to work on the dimensions of my catfish and snail farm structure.

It was formerly a size 2 by 2 but I had to cut it down to 2 by 1 ½ for want of space at my balcony.

The black marks on the structure shows the parts of the structure that was sawed away.

Also, attached are some of the tools that help me in my carpentry endeavours.

I will update with pictures of the finished product later, and equally as work progresses on both parts of the structure.

The top part is expected to house the catfish pond, while the bottom will house the snail farm.

The top part is expected to house the catfish pond, while the bottom will house the snail farm.[/quote]Hmm,thats interesting..

Akposy:

is there any special treatment you hive to them..... Dey really look nice
Weldone

Op longest time no update, hope you're doing alright..

Skibani99:
Op longest time no update, hope you're doing alright..

Me sef come dey wonder. OP how far? Give us update na

Skibani99:
Op longest time no update, hope you're doing alright..

I was going to update yesterday, but I forgot. A lot has happened, and a lot more continues to take the right shape.

My balcony garden is looking better by the day. I also added a few more plants too.

afficionado7:


Me sef come dey wonder. OP how far? Give us update na

Update dey come shortly. Thanks for checking up.

A lot has happened with the snails so far, a few mortalities (4 ), several new births (about 20 eggs layed so far) and an increase in their appetite.

They seem to be quickly outgrowing their current home. However, their new home is 90% ready and will be utilized this weekend.

Pic 1 and 2 are examples of food I give them.


Pic 3 is what they currently look like as at yesterday morning.

Transplanting has since occured with the plants, but it seems like due to the lateness in transplanting, it took quite sometime for them to adjust and get their roots into the new soil.

But they are currently doing better. I've added some bitterleaf stem to one of the basins, and some of the stems have begun producing leaves.

I also added waterleaf to my garden, but it's not included in this picture. They are doing well too.

Good to see. Did you puncture the basins to allow for water?

Everything looking good.. Great job you're doing

afficionado7:
Good to see. Did you puncture the basins to allow for water?

No, I didn't. I figured that the coming season would see the plants needing as much water as possible. As such, water retainment is as necessary as possible.

Skibani99:
Everything looking good.. Great job you're doing

Thanks boss

Update:

The new pen for the snails was finished and the snails were moved from the former bin setting to their new enclave.

This was done on Saturday, and ever since then, I've noticed a reduction in their mortality rate.

Also, the material I used is dark and makes it seem as comfy as their natural habitat. Still considering putting sand into the pen.

Pictures.

The top of this structure will be for the catfish. However, in the process of cutting the material, I noticed that the material I bought isn't strong enough.

I plan, hopefully, to get a new and stronger material soon, and give it to a tailor or these aboki guys that move around with their sewing machines to sew a rectangular shaped structure for me.

This will serve as the pond for rearing the catfish till maturity.

Neduzze5:


No, I didn't. I figured that the coming season would see the plants needing as much water as possible. As such, water retainment is as necessary as possible.

Got it. Thank you

Neduzze5:
The top of this structure will be for the catfish. However, in the process of cutting the material, I noticed that the material I bought isn't strong enough.

I plan, hopefully, to get a new and stronger material soon, and give it to a tailor or these aboki guys that move around with their sewing machines to sew a rectangular shaped structure for me.

This will serve as the pond for rearing the catfish till maturity.

interesting structure,how many fishes do you plan to train..

afficionado7:


Got it. Thank you

Skibani99:
interesting structure,how many fishes do you plan to train..

I'm targeting 50, but they would be used as time goes on.

Probably, by 5-6 months when they are approaching large sizes, I should have 10 or less left.

Neduzze5:


I'm targeting 50, but they would be used as time goes on.

Probably, by 5-6 months when they are approaching large sizes, I should have 10 or less left.

Would love to follow this.
Well done. Your journey is definitely interesting and educating

Neduzze5:


I'm targeting 50, but they would be used as time goes on.

Probably, by 5-6 months when they are approaching large sizes, I should have 10 or less left.

alright bro, abeg reserve my own fish for me..

Good day everyone, hope we're all doing OK.. Op it's been long we heard from you,hope you're alright..remember those of us following this thread and try to give us updates,stay safe..

OP, how far? No update?
Hppe all is well?
It been long

Please do update us. Your journey is really interesting

OP, good job so far.
I'm following your updates.