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okoroemeka:
8000 stands in 4 plots that will be 2000 crops per plot,the drip tape used will definitely be 30cm to accommodate such plant density,it will be a tight fit ,I have a feeling that 2000 crops per plot is too much,I am gathering up research to plunge into tomatoes by January

That is exactly what I used, 30cm. Though I don't advice starters to use such spacing. You can only use such spacing if you really understand the production well and put certain into place (proper bed spacing, meticulous monitoring of the plants, proper application of farm inputs amongst many others)

adescopy:
plus can you give us a work through through the or step by step of all the processes involved, the chemical needed, when & how frequent to apply, what rate to apply and when to transplant for the pepper and tomatoe planting please. Thanks for your selfless service, well done

Thank you.
It is actually a quite long process.
The nursery is to be maintained for about 25 days, after which is to be transplanted to field.
It should take about 60 to 70 days before maturity/ripening of the fruits.
You will need insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, and some fertilizers along the journey.
The chemicals should be applied at least 5 days interval. If well managed and with good seeds, you can harvest for at least 6 weeks.

Pls note, I have only tried to summarize the whole thing. It may not be easy to give a detail of everything in just one post, you can however reach me on 07068990624, I believe I can help you better on day by day process.

Sowing

IamAsiri:
Please do you normal soil or cocopeat?

Both, mixed together at certain ratio

Sieving out the large particles in the soil before mixing with media

Soil treatment and preparation for nursery.

Soil treatment

Set for another batch of production, 12000 seeds (stands/plants) set to be sown.

stfadaanthony:
I will contact you soon bro, based in Ondo state, Akure to be precise. my nursery is just about two weeks plus. I haven't done tomato's before, this is my first and I greatly need assistance. congratulations to you on the success made.

Thank you. Feel free to contact me, I'm wiling to offer assistance as much as I can.

Jbsky:
Did you attend a special training on Tomato cultivation? or you learnt on the job? I can confirm you are well rounded.

I am a graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where I studied Botany. Beyond that, I've tried to give myself to more of work on the field than just on the papers.

My number is 07068990624, you may want to reach me personally.

globatop:
God bless ur effort.

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Amen, thanks

FarmTech:
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Wilt diseases are usually soil borne. Foliar sprays can't control them. So I'm wondering if u treated the soil or if the seed is resistant to fusarium wilt and co.

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One major cause of wilt is dehydration, so ensuring the soil is not overtly dry is one of the ways of taking care of wilt. Meanwhile, the seeds I use are largely resistant to fusarium wilt (well, I also did not experience verticillum wilt too anyway).

Jbsky:
Thanks for your prompt response.

@well managed, well noted Sir.

Regards.

Thank you very much

Jbsky:
Well-done Mr Obatobi1.

Please what is the average number of tomato fruit expected per plant and what is the plant's lifespan?

Thanks in advance for the answers.

Thank you.

1.If well managed and with hybrid seeds, you should have 20 to 25 fruits (at least) or about 1.5 kilogram per plant/stand.

2. Again, if well managed, your tomato plant should last at least 5 months.

Now, please note the phrase "well managed", because there's a lot of things involved in that word. The success of the project depends largely on it!!

FarmTech:
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That is, u apply it as soil drench?

Yes, the wetting. But the fungicide application is by foliar spray

FarmTech:
This is great. How do u tackle wilting disease?

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There's drip irrigation system in place and I apply fungicides rightly and promptly when needed.

IamAsiri:
Please what variety did you plant?

The Long one is demon F1 (chilli pepper), also from east west seeds

IamAsiri:
Please what variety did you plant?

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Piquante (from east west)

And the long ones too

And pepper coming out too. Large fruits and very hot.
The stew made with just a few fruits came out really hot and peppery.

See what I'm saying

Fashion eveolves and get out of vogue, cars, phones, houses gets out of vogue...but Agriculture??it never goes out.

No wonder a lot of wealthy men are shifting focus from oil to IT and Agriculture.

I can categorically tell, AGRICULTURE PAYS!!

mcdokwe:
Quite impressive, op do keep it up

Thank you very much

okoroemeka:
Padma F1,me and you have a date in the bush from January

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Bring it on my brother. All out in full force!!!

ezugegere:
Do you mean to say 'staking' or 'mulching'?

Staking and mulching are two different things, and they are both very important to

Emmafly:
Dear readers,

I must commend the OP for taking a very bold step considering this is like his first major project.
There is always a trade-off between getting things right and profitability. I would prefer the OP way of getting things right first and later talk of profitability in subsequent projects. But from my observation, the OP has done the needful especially in terms of mulching which most farmers usually overlook.
I will like to advise fellow farmers to also implement this mulching technique. I will also try it in my dry season ugu farm as it will go a long way in surface water conservation in my swamp farming.
I wish the OP a bountiful harvest.
Emmanuel.

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Thank you very much. In the last one week, I have sold over fifty crates, which means I have made over quarter of the expenses already.

I can tell that employing the best agronomic practices and following them up religiously, you are definitely sure of making profits. My target is to at least make up with the cost incurred in setting up the place (which I am definitely near that already), subsequent productions is simply profits upon profits.

Also, it is not my first production, but the first on this very land.

oyinlekan1:
Please what variety of tomato � you planted

Padma

dmz1:
congrats. we are looking forward on the step by step way in farming tomatoes in the south. please quickly teach us

Definitely, I'm trying to get the pictures together, I just realized I've not been taking enough pictures all the while, but you can reach me on 07068990624 if you really need to speak to me urgently

grandpoh:
Kudos OP
I did tomatoes as well and am still harvesting though without irrigation and the result was wonderful
I’m definitely going to provide irrigation for the dry season
Btw am on my 10th harvest atm

Definitely, I'm trying to get the pictures together, I just realized I've not been taking enough pictures all the while, but you can reach me on 07068990624 if you really need to speak to me urgently

grandpoh:
Kudos OP
I did tomatoes as well and am still harvesting though without irrigation and the result was wonderful
I’m definitely going to provide irrigation for the dry season
Btw am on my 10th harvest atm

Nice one, had to hire extra hands for the harvest

okoroemeka:
I think #950k for 4 plots of drip irrigated tomatoes farm is a bit costly, considering we have installed drip on a similar aize tomatoes farm and it took 2:rolls of 1500 meters +: accessories@#70k per roll to complete the job(#70k ×2 =#140k + #20-30k PVC mainline and other expenses), ridging #24k ,#6k per plot, clearing #20k,manure one tipper #25k,fertilizer and agrochemicals #150k,staking /bamboo #40k, weeding #14-15k,I can't fully recall the tiny expense but this are the main money guzzlers

Did you consider the plastic mulch, the cost of seeds (I used hybrid seeds), the cost of the nursery (seedling tray, cocoa peat, nursery house construction) and a host of other expenses that could be very difficult to account for.....not forgetting wages of worker. I can tell you the expenses is more than what is mentioned earlier