world1:


Anti bacteria and Anti fungi.

Okay......Thanks..

world1:


1. You will have to retreat the new suckers but if you feed your Plantain very well the forget nematodes

2.you can use nylon muching technology

3. Security challenges differs per location so no standard solution.
Firstly the case monkey buy gun or dog.
Secondly for human being do perimeter fence with moringa or jathropha we they are 2months old add barb wire around the tree and make sure there is no weed or bushes in and around the farm.

Okay.... Thanks man... I appreciate....
But d suckers, what are they retreated with....
I promise no more questions...

@World 1, I have just three questions, if u can help me answer these three questions, I'll always be grateful to you.
(1) The plantain suckers that are initially bought for planting are usually treated and protected against nematodes and other pests. However, when these suckers germinate and produce fruits, they die leaving behind new suckers. Since these new suckers are untreated, how are then now protected from nematodes & other pests? Is they any special chemical/pesticide for this?
(2) Improved plantain species take at least 9 months to reach harvest, during this period, the farm must be taken care of and weed must be controlled, this might cost some good money. Please, what is the most cost effective way to control weeds.
(3) Finally, sometimes farm security is always a problem. Plantain farms are vulnerable to invasion by monkeys and theft by man. Paying people from day 1 - 9 months to move around and secure one's farm may cost more than 50% of the income depending on size of the farm, & the cost of labour in the environment where one's farm is located. Please, how do you take care of this?
Thank u & God bless. Waiting eagerly for the answers...

Soloxam:
really learning here from mr World 1, oga Christian 11 I sight u ooooooo.

Lol boss, I sight u too..

world1:

You apply at 1feet to the right and left away from the sucker after planting.

Thank You...

world1:

You apply at 1feet to the right and left away from the sucker after planting.

Thank u...

Soloxam:
@christian ashly nah cucumber? Dat variety no dey green well well self, come see murano as he green chia u go like amm. It just dat am trying to upload dey pix but it not responding. Any how u can get me on whatsapp via dis number for more pictures if u don't mind; 08098256685.

Kk... Thanks.

world1:


For fetilizer Depends on the state of your land. But manure can be as frequent as possible.

I don't understand wat you mean by pesticides or chemical. Because the sucker is already treated.

5.5 feet is no acceptable. No

Thanks for replying.
However, please when applying manure before planting, how is it done? Is it just scattered all around the soil surface, or is it buried inside the holes where the suckers are planted?
Thanks again...

jasper7:

Forget about the big name, it's just roll of black nylon. Building material people sell it. Should be around 3k a roll

Thank you.

jasper7:
EXERCISE UNO: We need tools, so step out to the market between now and next weekend.
20 BAGCO SAC (should cost like 30naira for one)

You need soil, loamy soil, organic manure or NPk. If you have a poultry around, just get bird droppings.

Another thing, water is not negotiable, there should be available water. When all these are ready by the next weekend, I'll supply seed to interested candidates for free. (From my personal, depleting stash). Those seeds are just for test use. Not for commercial purposes.

Is it possible to get these done? Before next weekend? And am talking to interested parties only

Thank u...

But how can I get this mulching film, I stay in the east. Enugu to be precise... Thank u.

Soloxam:
@jethro Weldon, Here is the result gotten from cucumber murano 2 f1 planted in Ibadan. Sincerely I started my harvest 36 days after planting, it was stalk, so when I took it to market they just rush to buy.

Chezzuzzzzz!!!!!! 36days??
God, & my stupid Ashley species is just beginning to flower after 5weeks, Chai. God punish illiteracy and lack of knowledge. I must try murano species next. God bless u op, kalusam, and everybody on this thread. I swear, no more waiting for government job again o.. Time to get my hands really dirty....

jasper7:
okay, I feel the need to tell a story before I retire for the night. A couple of years back, I was at the MM airport in lagos, heading to abuja. Just as we were waiting for our boarding time. Some big men In kaftans came in an entourage and bought the whole seats in our plane.

These dudes where not up to 20 but correct me if I'm wrong, a plane has a minimum of 60 passenger seats
Well, we were asked to wait a tard longer for their next flight. Trust Nigerians na, see pandemonium. People dragging shirts and singlets . I just sat at a corner, folded my hands, dumbfounded.

In my head I was just reasoning this out. The poor ones are here killing themselves, while the big men have boarded our flight and are half way to Abuja.
There and then, I consciously decided to be in the big league. That incident makes me stretch myself, keeps me motivated, keeps me going.

Now, I got your hearts in the right direction, it's time to get your hands dirty! And I mean that, literally. Tomorrow I share the action plan. I just need 10 farmers who have farmland hot and available to indicate interest. 2moro the real work begins.

Incase you don't have any available to you now, but you are going to be ready by march, still indicate interest.

This thread is about to get sweaty. Fun time is over

I am more than interested sir. Been following dz thread 4 a while, but I want ask, how do one get this mulching film?.

God bless u, God bless, Jethro2, world1, lesgupnigeria, hotmas911, and everyone of u guys that has made dz section on nairaland very very educative, and Finally, God bless Seun for nairaland.

world1:
Since no one is asking question again that shows we all know and understand everything about plantain business.
Now join me as I talk about moringa.

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No now, plz, u haven't said anything about the cost analysis of running/setting up d farm now. Secondly, after setting up the farm, how frequently do u apply manure/fertilizer, & how do u control pests and diseases, what pesticides and chemicals do one use for that. Finally what if one uses a spacing of 5.5 feet by 5.5 feet for fruit production. Thank u boss, looking forward to your reply.

hungryboy:
Fact is,
no matter how hardworking we all are, not all of us will succeed in life,

No need, your name says it all....

jethro2:

The seedling requirement for an acre is 300g of seed. I can give the estimated calculation per acre until after harvesting. Murano seed is N5,500 for 50g while marketer and pointsett are N1,500 for 100g

Abeg ehhh!!! U cultivate reach one acre? How many plots be that?
I'm already calculating mad figures...

world1:
Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life.
Thank you for all the people who remembered me today
by sending cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes.

Thank you for all the experience of this past year;
for times of success which will always be happy memories,
for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you,
for times of joy when the sun was shining,
for times of sadness which drove me to you.

Forgive me
for the hours I wasted,
for the chances I failed to take,
for the opportunities I missed this past year.
Help me in the days ahead to make this the best year yet,
and through it to bring good credit to myself,
happiness and pride to my loved ones,
and joy to you. Amen.

I wish u more healthy, happy and success filled years ahead.

mercylicious:


I think we shld be specifying the dimension of the plots we refer to. a plot in delta is equal to 2plots in anambra. delta measure plot 100 by 100 while anambra is 50*100.
ideally, one hectare which is 2.5 acres and 10 plots of 100 *100 should contain 1500 suckers.

The best spacing for plantain is 2 m by 2.5m for optimum yield
This is spacing recommended by iita. If it is more than that, u will be spending more resources required to maintain the farm. if it less than that, the yield might be affected.

@world 1, happy bday.

@securi,
mkt depends on your source of purchase. if world 1 is buying from.an expensive source his price will be expensive.
When i set out to buy my plantain, the farmers here sell 400 for an improved sucker.The agric dept here sells200, world 1 sold 150 b4 he later brought down his price. legsup sold 80 naira. i know how much i finally bought it (wit discount). If i want to sell tommorow, i will sell at any price i want to sell. a seller may decide to buy from me after considering the best price he has got so far.

@World1, try to dey temper justice wit mercy.

Thank u very much, for the reply. God bless ya.

world1:
I got a new contract yesterday to set up 1,500 plantain sucker on an 8 plots of land i will compliment the platain farm with cucumber and watermelon.
I thought i should just share this with everyone in order for us to learn more from each other so feel free to contribute, make suggestion and ask question.
Thanks.

Please note am not a man of many words nor very good in typing but I will try my best to update this thread and answer questions as much as I can.
God help me. Amen

@Op, 1500 plantain suckers on 8 plots of land. Please what spacing do u use.
Looking forward 2 ur answer plz.

jethro2:

Liquid fertilizer is not harmful to the leaf.

Thank you.

jethro2:

You are highly welcome
Its usually mixed with some quantity of water.
For instance, the recommendation for GNLD Pro grow that we use is 16 litre water + 3 Spoonful of the liquid fertilizer for an acre of cucumber
Each liquid fertilizer has its own application uses

But is it harmful to the leaves, does the fertilizer affect d leaves when sprayed on top of d plants.

happybrother:


Are you sure you are not out to reap people off.How come that a tomato like uc 82 (10 grams of 3000 seeds) sales at 500naira.
Then the best hybrid in tomato for all Nigerian zones is 900naira for5grams (1300 seed) Even smuggled seeds from MonSanto Africa in Kenya like Anna f1 doesn't cost more than 1k per 1000seeds.
Mind what you post here people in the seed sector are watching.

Speaking about tomatoes please, what is the best hybrid specie in Nigeria called?
I mean, how person fit get am I beg..
@Op... We still dey follow u o.

Kalusam:
Chris abeg port to Murano ooo, so you go follow jethro drive Murano soon

Lol... I no fit wait jare.... U too.

jethro2:

Murano F2 from agritropic is N5500 for 50gramms.
The contact no i know is 08030886296. Mr Dayo. He can possibly link you with their representative in the east.
I cant categorically answer the yield question. The picture was my first harvest. I planted 8acres. After full harvest i will be able to give more guidelines but not specific answer

Thanks man... Looking forward 2 d yield analysis, and your staking procedures. I want to compare d yield of this murano spp with my species over here which have still no flowers after three weeks and some days. Very dumb species. I go soon port lol...

jethro2:

Murano F2 from agritropic is N5500 for 50gramms.
The contact no i know is 08030886296. Mr Dayo. He can possibly link you with their representative in the east.
I cant categorically answer the yield question. The picture was my first harvest. I planted 8acres. After full harvest i will be able to give more guidelines but not specific answer

Thanks man... Looking forward 2 d yield analysis.

jethro2:
Harvested Cucumber at 5weeks 3days. The Murano F2.

Please, how much is this Murano F2 species, and how can I buy one. I stay in d east. Finally, what is d yield like, I mean on average, about how many cucumbers do u think a stem can produce.
Thanks in anticipation.

jethro2:
I am comparing the growth rate, the yield and profitability of planting different varieties of cucumber. All the seeds are Technisem products. The varieties we are comparing are Hybrid Murano F2, Pointsett and Marketer variety

Following, infact, addicted 2 dis thread

This thread is quite interesting and informative. I heard the giant plantain specie grows bigger than the double bunch specie. Can anyone throw more light on this. Secondly, what are the profit prospects of these two species?
Thank u all.

Lesgupnigeria:


Thats another area you can venture into.
It can be processed into watermelon or cucumber juice.
Although,i have tested it earlier this year but still faced with enormous challenges in the aspect of machineries, its competiveness e.t.c according to the feasibility study being done.

Still working on some aspect of

Okay, thanks.

That spacing to me doesn't look like 1m by 1m, it rather looks like 1ft by 1ft. Right?

That spacing to me doesn't look like 2m. Do u mean 2ft, because for me, I think 2m spacing s too much, and plz do u use any hybrid for planting, finally what will the yield be like, like how many cups/bags/modules can one be expecting for one plot/hectare?
Thanks

That spacing to me doesn't look like 2m. Do u mean 2ft, because for me, I think 2m spacing s too much, and plz do u use any hybrid for planting, finally what will the yield be like, like how many cups can one be expecting for one plot/hectare?
Thanks