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binsanni:
avor adayi

Nice to meet my fellow tribe man

IMASTEX:
Nice one. Farming is the way

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maclatunji:
Nice.

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binsanni:
nice OP... keep it up bro

Yes Boss, Thanks

mantosa:
Please don't read online materials and start watermelon farming oh. Watermelon is more practical.

Na so I read every single material on watermelon and then embarked on it on a two plots of land, my people watermelon farming na ognanje. I am going into plantain farming instead.

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DollarAngel:
You can use Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants using water and nutrient solutions, rather than soil.
Am glad I have enlightened someone today, Lala I will talk about snake farming someday

Thanks for the new information, U re welcome to d Agro blogging world sir

pafra:
I just love fruits. I enjoy fruits and vegetables as food

Waoh, Just seen My second broda, Dnt Forget To visit my blog

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Some Amazing And Interesting Fact About Fruits And Vegetables. (You Need To See This)
A strawberry is not an actual berry, but a banana is.
Orangutans love mangoes
Apples float in water because they are 25% air.
Tomatoes are a fruit not a vegetable. Tomatoes are the most popular fruits in the world.
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
An average strawberry has around 200 seeds
Pumpkins and avocados are fruits not a vegetable.
Dark green vegetables include more vitamin C than light green color vegetables
Banana is not a fruit in reality, it is a herb
Because bananas are easy to digest and are very nutritious they are the first fruit offered to babies.
Osage orange fruits are used to repel cockroaches
An apple tree can produce up to 400 apples a year
Bilberries are supposed to help improve nighttime vision.
According to the Dead Sea scrolls cherry seeds have satanic power
Many years ago explorers used watermelons to carry water on long expeditions
Mangoes are the most favorite and number 1 fruit in the world.
Strawberries and cashews are the only fruits that have their seeds on the outside unlike all other fruits which have their seeds inside
Kiwi contains twice as much Vitamin C as an orange
Oranges contain antioxidants that help fight the free radicals that damage and age our skin
Including fruit and vegetables in one's daily diet can lessen the chances of miscarriage by almost half of the frequency, says a new research in London.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could significantly reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, high B.P, obesity, heart disease and some cancers.
In the 19th century British sailors ate limes to prevent Scurvy
There are over 7000 different types of apples grown all over the world.
Unlike bananas grapes can no longer ripen once picked.
More than 300 banana-related accidents happened in Britain in 2001 mostly involving people slipping on skins.
You can speed up the ripening of a pineapple by standing it upside down (on the leafy end).
Lemons can kill bacteria-as they have high content of acid which makes them suitable for cleaning.
You can make furniture with Pear wood (its hard).
Some horticulturists suspect that the banana was the earth's first fruit.
The Adam's apple is so-called coz of the idea that it was created when the forbidden fruit got stuck in Adam's throat when he swallowed it.
The cabbage encloses nearly as much water as watermelon. Watermelon contains 92% water where cabbage is 90% and carrots are 87%
A banana ripens quickly (overnight), when you put it into a brown paper bag with an apple or tomato.
You can make nitroglycerin by peanut oil, which is a main part of dynamite.
The leaves of raspberry is used fresh or dried as herbal teas to regulate menstrual cycles
Lime oil is useful to cool fevers. It can also stimulate and refresh a tired mind and helps with depression
A durian is one of the world's biggest fruit with a strong smell
Avocado leaves are harmful to animals and the fruits may also poisonous to some birds
Dried fruits contain more calories than fresh fruits. Since drying process takes out water and volume
An apple is a very refreshing tonic for oily skin. It makes an excellent remedy for fine wrinkles, cracked skin, itching and inflammation
Eating fresh figs during pregnancy helps from prolonged labor and weakness after childbirth
Gibbons prefer to eat fruits twice a day. It normally loves to eat ripe, sugary, juicy fruits like figs.
A study reveals avocados are the world's most nutritious fruit
Research says eating grapefruit in the morning will helps to lose an average of 3.6 pounds. It also protect from diabetes.
Babaco is gorgeous torpedo shaped fruit. It's also named as champagne fruit since it has a fizzy flesh.
Sapodilla is a uniquely tasted fruit. It had a soft brown flesh which flavors like a sweet mix of brown sugar and root beer.
Bilimbi fruit is similar to star fruit. The tree of Bilimbi is more cold-sensitive than the carambola tree. The fruit is more effective for several human ailments.
chempedak fruit is really not too big. It just has the shape of long water melon but the whole fruit is only about 3 Kg.
Damson fruit is more effective to create fruit paste or cheese. It's perfectly made for Christmas treat.
The name pine-apple was the original name for a pine cone (grows on pine trees).
Because the fruit pineapple looked like a huge pine cone, it too was called a pine-apple.
Pineapples contain an enzyme that is used in blood tests. Fibers in pineapple leaves are used to make rope and a cloth called pino.
Kiwis were once known as Chinese gooseberries.
Eating an apple is a more reliable method of staying awake than consuming a cup of coffee. The natural sugar in an apple is more potent than the caffeine in coffee.
Pineapples are berries, just like strawberries and blueberries.
A half-cup of figs has as much calcium as a half-cup of milk.
There are over 200 different known species of raspberries but only 2 species are grown on a large scale.
There are seven varieties of avocados grown commercially in Texas, but the Hass is the most popular.
Blackberry juice was used to dye cloth navy blue and indigo.
Currant juice can be used to soothe sore throats and colds.
The juiciest, most delicious oranges in the world are grown in Florida.
Eggplants are actually fruits, and classified botanically as berries.
An avocado is a fruit and not a vegetable! It is actually a member of the berry relatives.
Avocado has more fat content than any other fruit.
A single fruit is about 125 grams on average; where ¼ of it is only water.
Bananas are allergic for some people. These allergies are oral and latex.
Bilberry contains nutrients that are good for eyes.
Cherimoya seeds are poisonous, and ought to not be eaten, like the skin.
Clementines are popular in the winter months.
A durian is a large fruit with a powerful smell. Its flavor is loved by some people, but many do not like the smell.
Huckleberries are well liked by lots of mammals such as bears and humans.
The jambul fruit leaves and bark are used for controlling blood pressure and gingivitis.
Lime oils are often used in perfumes, for cleaning, and for aromatherapy.
Lychee seeds are poisonous and should not be eaten.
Purple Mangosteen has to be grown in temperatures of above 40 °F (4 °C). If it is grown in temperatures below that, the plants will die.
Grapes are the fruit of a woody grape vine.
About 71% of grapes are used for wine. 27% are used as fresh fruit, and 2% are used as dried fruit.
Dirty cantaloupes can spread bacteria. In 2011, 21 people died in the United States from cantaloupes having listeria bacteria.
A watermelon contains 92% water. About six percent of a watermelon is sugar. Many people like to eat watermelon in the summer because the fruit is cool and refreshing.
Raisins are dried grapes. They contain a lot of sugar.
Cupuacu pulp is also used in cosmetics products such as body lotions, as it is highly hydratating, similar to cocoa butter.
An orange’s vitamin C content helps fight back assaults from viruses and germs, cold and fatigue.
Strawberries are the only fruit which grows seeds on the outside.
A cucumber is a fruit not a vegetable.
Grapefruit can actually react negatively with lots of drugs including cholesterol-lowering medications.
Red fruits help keep your heart strong.
Orange fruits help keep your eyes healthy.
Yellow fruits help keep you from getting sick.
Green fruits help make your bones and teeth strong.
Blue and purple fruits help your memory.

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Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80 degrees during the day) and a long growing season. Gardeners in colder climates can still have success in growing watermelon by starting seeds indoors and choosing short-season varieties.

PLANTING:

Days to maturity range from 70 to 90, depending on the variety.
If you live in warmer climes, you can direct sow seeds outdoors, but wait until the soil temperature warms to at least 70 degrees to avoid poor germination.
Watermelon vines are very tender and should not be transplanted until all danger of frost has passed. (To be safe, wait at least two weeks past your last frost date.)
If you are in a cooler zone, start seeds indoors about a month before transplanting.
Amend soil with aged manure, seaweed, and/or compost before planting. Watermelons are heavy feeders.
Watermelons prefer a soil pH between 6 and 6.8.
Growing the vines in raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and will hold the sun’s heat longer. Space the plants about 2 feet apart in a 5-foot-wide hill.
If you’re growing in rows, space 6 feet apart by 6 feet apart.
Watermelons like loamy, well-drained soil. Handle them gently when you transplant.
After you transplant, cover the plants with row covers to keep pests at bay.
You’ll remove the row covers when you see both male and female flowers on the vine.
Find even more tips for planting
watermelon in your home garden.

CARE

Mulching with black plastic will serve multiple purposes: it will warm the soil, hinder weed growth and keep developing fruits clean.
Watering is very important from planting until fruit begins to form. While melon plants are growing, blooming, and setting fruit, they need 1 to 2 inches of water per week.
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water at the vine’s base in the morning, and try to avoid wetting the leaves and avoid overhead watering. Reduce watering once fruit are growing. Dry weather produces the sweetest melon.
If you choose to fertilize (and many do), make sure it’s deliver more nitrogen than phosphorus and potassium. However, after flowering begins, use a fertilizer with less nitrogen. We like to use liquid seaweed.
Pruning isn’t necessary, but vine productivity may be improved if you do not allow lateral (side) vines to grow and stick to the main vine. When the plant is young, just cut off the end buds as they form (before the side shoots become vines). You can also pinch off some blossoms to focus the energy on fewer melons (though it’s a challenge to kill off a potential fruit!).
Vines produce male and female flowers separately on the same plant. They often begin producing male flowers several weeks before the females appear. Do not be concerned if the male flowers fall off. The female flowers (which have a swollen bulb at the base) will stay on the vine and bear fruit.
Blossoms require pollination to set fruit, so be kind to the bees!
As fruit is ripening, prevent rotting by gently lifting it and putting some cardboard or straw between the fruit and the soil.

PEST/DISEASE

Aphids
Cucumber Beetles
Squash Vine Borer Moths
Fusarium Wilt.

HARVEST/STORAGE

Watermelons don’t sweeten after they are picked, so harvest time is important. They generally ripen over two weeks so keep you eye on them.
Dr. Bill Rhodes, professor of horticulture at Clemson University, offers the following advice on how to tell if watermelons are ripe:
Thump it. If the watermelon sounds hollow, it’s ripe.
Look at the color on the top. The watermelon is ripe when there is little contrast between the stripes.
Look at the color on the bottom. A green watermelon will have a white bottom; a ripe melon will have a cream- or yellow-colored bottom.
Press on it. If the watermelon sounds like it gives a little, it’s ripe. (Rhodes doesn’t like this method because it can ruin the quality of the fruit.)
Check the tendril. If it’s green, wait. If it’s half-dead, the watermelon is nearly ripe or ripe. If the tendril is fully dead, it’s ripe or overripe; it’s not going to get any riper, so you might as well pick!
Stems should be cut with a sharp knife close to the fruit.
Watermelons can be stored uncut for about 10 days. If cut, they can last in the refrigerator for about 4 days. Wrap tightly in plastic.

RECOMMENDED VARIETIES

‘Sugar Baby’ 80 days to maturity. Produces 10-pound melons with bright red flesh. This variety of smaller fruit can be planted just 4 feet apart.
‘Sweet Beauty’ 80 days to maturity. A 2004 All-America Selection. Bears 6-pound, oblong melons with red flesh.
‘Golden Midget’ 70 days to maturity. Bears petite, yellow-skinned 3-pound melons with pink flesh. Good for Northern gardeners.

WIT AND WISDOM

What’s in a name? Watermelon is 90% water.
The pumpkin vine never bears watermelons.
August 3 is National Watermelon Day (U.S.)!

RECIPE

Watermelon Basket With Honey Lime DressingWatermelon Cucumber Salad
Watermelon Punch

www.agricinfo.com/2017/04/how-to-grow-watermelon-in-nigeria-must.html?m=1

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EricBloodAxe:
Truth is water melon has no garbage, everything about it is edible from d green back, d red juice to d seeds...all medicinal.

Thumbs Up Boss, U re Good.

I Think of Packaging d seeds very soon, Anyone who is intrested in the packaging and promotion should contact me. And Moringa seeds

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You might be accustomed to spitting them out as you eat — seed spitting contest, anyone? Some people just opt for seedless. But the nutritional value of watermelon seeds may convince you otherwise.
Watermelon seeds are low in calories and are
nutrient dense. When roasted, they’re crispy and can easily take the place of other unhealthy snack options. How to Roast Them
Roasting watermelon seeds is easy. Set your oven at 325°F and place the seeds on a baking sheet. It should only take about 15 minutes for them to roast, but you may want to stir them halfway through to ensure an even crispiness. Cut the Calories
Trade in chips for seeds! Because eating watermelon seeds take longer, a handful should last you as long as a bag of chips. That’s just 22 calories compared to the 160 calories you’d get from chips!
You can make the seeds taste even better by adding a little olive oil and salt, or sprinkling them with cinnamon and a light dusting of sugar. If you prefer more flavor, you can add lime juice and chili powder, or even cayenne pepper.

Nutritional Benefits
How much nutrition you reap from watermelon seeds depends largely on how many you eat.
Because they’re small, you need to eat quite a few to get their considerable benefits. However, when you compare their nutritional value to that of other snacks out there, watermelon seeds come out far ahead.
1. Low Calorie
One ounce of watermelon seeds contains
approximately 158 calories. That’s not much lower than an ounce of Lay’s Potato Chips (160 calories), but let’s take a look at what constitutes an ounce.
There are approximately 400 watermelon seeds in a single ounce, far too many to eat in one sitting. By contrast, there are only 15 potato chips in an ounce, far less than most people would normally munch in one sitting.
A large handful of watermelon seeds weighs about 4 grams, which contains about 56 seeds and just 22 calories. Far less than a bag of potato chips!
2. Magnesium
One of several minerals found in watermelon seeds is magnesium. In a 4 gram serving, you’ll get 21 mg of magnesium. The FDA recommends adults get 400 mg of this mineral daily. Magnesium is essential for many of the body’s metabolic functions. It’s
also required to maintain nerve and muscle function, as well as immune, heart, and bone health.
3. Iron
A handful of watermelon seeds contains about 0.29 mg of iron. It might not seem like much, but the FDA only recommends adults get 18 mg in their day. Iron is an important component of hemoglobin — carrying oxygen through the body. It also helps your
body convert calories into energy.
4. Folate
There are 2 μ of folate in a single serving of watermelon seeds. The FDA recommends adults get 400 μ each day. Folate, also known as folic acid or vitamin B-9, is important for proper brain function and also works to control homocysteine levels.
Women of childbearing years need even more, since folate deficiency has been associated with certain neural tubal birth defects.
5. ‘Good’ Fats
Watermelon seeds also provide a good source of both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids — 0.3 and 1.1 grams, respectively. According to the American Heart Association, these fats are useful in protecting against heart attack and stroke, and lowering levels of “bad” cholesterol in the blood.
The Takeaway
Watermelon seeds have many health benefits.
Although the amounts of some minerals and vitamins within them may seem low, they are still far preferable to potato chips and other unhealthy snacks.


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