This will be like continuation. The land clearing and heaping was done by December, and I planted it this January, did mulching this month (February) this particular one is my vegetable farm so no excuse for delay update. Step by step progress will be update. Have started video about it on my channel, I also created playlist for it, so viewers can enjoy each step.

Emempaul:
Ok good job. Please keep us posted with pictures of your harvest so that I can learn from my mistakes

I couldn't finish the thread last year because I was super busy with tomato farm, and the yam farm is far. I was just sending boys to do the weeding. The yam farm serve it purpose, give my mum, family and dash out during the festival period. The yam still remains 😅😅😅😅..

Redomi:
Please sir, when is the best time to start nursery as I don't have provision for irrigation, I depend only on rain, someone advised me to start nursery on March 15th

if it is for commercial purpose do it (south west Nigeria) first week of May, March - April is possible but highly risky.

Chidiebubeoji:

Please sir, why morning and evening. Why not once. I irrigate once a day. I want to learn

it because of weather...it is hot here in south west at the moment and cucumber love water.

fashtos:

Great!
As a farmer who relied solely on rain sir,which of the variety can u recommend sir?

choose from either diva, platinum or cobra.

johnnyblaze424:
How often do you guys irrigate with driptape this dry season?
My water source messed up big time.
This harmattan is like nothing I have ever witnessed

I don't have cucumber at moment. Irrigating time depend on the number of stands you have on field, if its 5000 stand 35minute in the morning and 35 minutes in evening should do.

fashtos:

All the four hectares to be used for tomatoes sir?
How about the marketing aspect sir

the farm will be divided into seven section, then plant every month. Harvest at least 3 times in a week from may-dec. That is the plan!

betabread:
Good morning sir, what strategy are you implementing as you prepare to farm this period, please share

The way prices of chemicals seeds and other inputs are moving up, I hope I am not d only person experiencing it

no choice sir because my focus is to produce quality fruit and good yield. The price tire me too!

H2O444:
Pls farmer Akinloye Mayowa, what's the capacity of your pumping machine that you are using for your farm

normal/ popular 3inch. I have two, if one is faulty, I will switch to the second.

JayB007:


Why start nursery March and not February 14th as you once adviced?

I don't have enough water to start early with my current (farm field ) capacity.

H2O444:
Please farmer Akinloye don't forget us here this planting season Ooo, na ur prices dey help us make market women nor deceive us oo and please keep bringing update to ur YouTube handle

No problems Sir more update this year. My workers has arrived on 10th ( six) all the manure I will use this year had been moved to farm, and the farmland ( four hectare) has been brush too. Am planning to start nursery by March.

Kehfie:

The plants are not heat-stressed. The leaves of the lower branches start folding upwards until it gets to the topmost branches. The flowers are also aborting. I maintain a good fertilzer and spraying regime. Plants are 5 weeks from transplant and have started flowering and fruiting. See a healthy one below.

forget the water you are giving the plant. The cause is the weather ( harmattan and heat) nothing you can do about it ma'am. Those that plant here at the moment are experiencing the same too.

Masabannyc:
Farmer Akinloye, thanks for the mentoring roles and solutions. May this year be more bountiful harvest for us all. Please my question is that the cups of rice and beans, is it 3 cup of rice separate and 3 cup of beans separate? And can I replace the cup measurement with tin of peak milk. Thank you always.

single 3 cup, yes that is what I use "peak milk tin.

babtoundey:
Good evening, OP. I was the one that called you not long ago.

I have been teaching in a private school for a while. By the end of this January, I intend quiting teaching and go into small scale farming no matter how small. I believe i can complement that with other personal ventures I engage in.

I have little or no knowledge about farming. It is an area i love but which i never had the courage to explore. I just want to try with very little resources to see how sustainable it can be. By this, I feel i need adequate knowledge about it before i delve directly into it.

Sir, I intend planting cassava and maize. But reading the comments here, I already know i cannot plant cassave and maize the time intend starting which is February. I will like to know if I can plant cucumber along side watermelon in the said month (February)?

If yes, how long does it take both crop to mature for harvesting?

What is your expert opinion on their sellability (market)?

Can I plant either or both crops on the same piece of land?

After planting both crops or either of them, can i still plant maize and cassava on the same land (provided they are harvested before planting cassava planting season).

If both crops cannot be planted by Feb, what other crop would you advise i go for?

I will really appreciate your insights on this. This decision is a lifesaver to me. So, I have to be very cautious with it. Thank you, God bless

1. If you have irrigation system available you can plant them separately not intercrop, if not wait till April ending if you are in south west. 2. Cucumber will be ready for harvest after (check my cucumber thread for more insight) 43 days of sowing. 3. Market is available here in Akure, you will need to research in your town and city too. 4. You can plant them separately. 5. Sure can later plant maize and cassava if you want, make sure you clear and re do ridges or heap.

alexanderrguian:
Farmer Akinloye, compliments of the season.Pls how many workers did you use through out last year for your back to back Tomato productions? How much did you pay them and other working conditions like accomodation and feeding?
Can you link me up on supplier of workers?
Thanks in advance , we really appreciate your selfless guidance in this business?

1. 6 workers 2. I paid 40k, 25k and 20k per month, their salary is not the same. I give 3 cup of rice and beans, ingredients plus 1.5 cup garri every day per person. Also provide accommodation. 3. I don't do link workers supplier.

H2O444:
Farmer Akinloye, sir having planted cobra, platinum and diva, which one do u think has the highest yield and more resistannt to disease.


And how do you fight against bacterial wilt when you plant diva

have answer this question once. The three has different unique features over other. Shiny red and uniform fruit makes me love cobra more! If you want high yield go for platinum but not as red as cobra or diva.

fashtos:

Good day boss,pls is a crate the same as happy family bowl?buyers here buys using happy family rubber as there measurement

yes.

JayB007:
Pls house, what insecticide is the best this haramattan season to control white flies in my cukes farm ?

any insecticide that has Imidacloprid has active ingredient.

Took last harvest to market this (last update on price) morning and sold 8k flat. This year is a wonderful and reaping harvest year for me. Input is super expensive so is tomatoes too! If you have all the resources, grow tomatoes it is worth doing at the moment! I enjoy All the contribution! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! holiday things....😋🤩🍗😎

Sold grade 2 diva 9-10k this morning. Remain one more harvest to call it A year .

Sold grade 2 diva this morning 10 and 9k..

Sold grade 1 diva 8k flat this morning.

Sold grade 2 Cobra 7k why grade1 diva 8k this morning.

johnnyblaze424:
Farmerakinloye6
Pls how long should cucumber stay in seed trays before I transplant them?


This is the first time I'll be nursing cucumber in seed trays.

it should be ready for transplanting between 7-9 days.

Sold diva grade 1 this morning 7k flat.

Sold grade 1 diva and Cobra this morning 8-7k.

fashtos:

Why the sudden crash sir?

northern tomato begin to enter market.

Sold grade 1 Cobra today 6k why plantinum 5k.

Sold grade 1 Cobra today 7k.

Chidiebubeoji:


Many. Like 10% of the entire farm

then the burn is cause by fertilizer or manure.

So many tomato today...sold Cobra and diva 13k flat this morning.

Ayemileto:
Hello guys.

I'm a first time Cucumber farmer, and many of my Cucumbers are coming out strangely.

What can be the cause of the attached issued?

Is there also anything I can still do to correct this, or it's gone?

insect, lack of water and enough nutrients. Your first pic ripe (sun), second pic insect cause the rotten and third is cause by lack of water and nutrients.