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l will upload photos on Monday........... stay following

STEP 3: Transplanting.
lt is a process whereby you move your little seedlings from nursery to feild. lt is arguably good to transplant your tender plants in the evening when the weather is cool. There is no much difference in feild preparation of tomato and other crops. The ONLY issue is spacing. Rows should be spaced 3ft or less. 1.5-2ft between plants.Let me quickly add this. Your seedlings will be ready for transplanting when they are 3-4 inches tall and have true 4 leaves.

STEP 3: Transplanting.
lt is a process whereby you move your little seedlings from nursery to feild.

tolularson:
I'm also born, bred and based in Ibadan and I'm interested. Pls call, 08067304318. P.S. I'm a male o.

Why are you shouting "am a male o" ? OP said "few good men". So, no female is expected to come in.

@OP......Olamimo is here. Born bred and based in Ibadan. A practical farmer and agribusiness enterprenur. olakabeer@gmail.com

jethro2:
Network has been bad in my area. I only have link to Sabo market in Ibadan.

Ok

Thanks jethro. Very informative, and educative as well. Talk to you on phone today. God bless you more.

Pls, which axis is onigambari in ibadan? how far from Akufo, ldo LG ?how much per acre?

l grew that backyard watermelon farm organically. No chemical applied. The begining was ok. But no end result, no yeild. I harvested only 2 healthy fruits from the whole farm. I had about 40 watermelon plants on the farm.

Yes. l have not cultivated groundnut before. Maybe others could help.

taiwoliu:
I am looking at groundnut farming. V got lil experience but not sure of its marketability nor do I knw d pros and cons of it. Hp u get me?

l thank God. This backyard cucumber farm has given birth to plots of cucumber farm. l will be smiling to bank very soon.........

Akufo, lbadan

Gadgetmobil:
Exactly where is your farm located please.

laksyde100:
I dont know abt Govt but I have a tractor here for hire. contact either on Whatsapp or call for more details 07066480282

I dont understand the way you do your business. l asked you to come and visit the farmland. Then we seal the deal. You refused. And i know almost nothing about mechanical soil preparation. I have to look somewhere else.

laksyde100:
I dont know abt Govt but I have a tractor here for hire. contact either on Whatsapp or call for more details 07066480282

alright Sir.

taiwoliu:
crop production + livestock farming (cattle rearing to b precise)

I can assist in crop production especially in vegetables. tnx

Transplanting will follow soon. Stay following

Plantain farmers......... morning.

Anyone with clue on how to access government tractor in my local government, should signify .........please.

taiwoliu:
I v d intent of having a farm but I v no clue hw to start. Gud 1 @ OP

Agriculture/Farming is a complex term. Look into which area you love soo much........(crop production, livestock, .......etc) area that you have passion for, then, we know how to guide you.

I think the GES(Growth Enhancement Scheme) is the only benefit for now whereby you will be getting assistance in form of seeds, fertilizers and co. But Nigerian issue of "processing rigmarole" responsible for not getting the items timely. By and large, I did it for doing sake.......

saintF:
What's d benefits I've registered but I don't see any use of it

To be successful in any endeavor, just start doing it...... good morning Farmers

Really.........

hotmas911:
The world's most successful didn't do it alone

Lesgupnigeria:
Good.
Where is your farm located in Ibadan?

Akufo, Ido LG.

A single answer/post like many ! tnx.

TheUnbeatable:
@Op:

Let me correct your notion. Nigerian farmers are not selfish for not replying your request. They are just very busy with their livelihood. * laughs* "if you are the one in their shoes nko"?
How many "real" farmers can boast of visiting nairaland forum every day?
This is the first time I am seeing this your post. So please don't commit falacy of hasty generalisation.

Back to your question.
You want to supply 10,000 balls of watermelon per week. *laughs*
I think this is where people just took a you turn and left your post. My brother/sister. I am not saying it is impossible but where? When? (is it an event or ceremony? And is the ceremony throughout the year? )
My brother, business is never like that o. It's up and down. When you are not the only one supplying watermelon to the town.
You will be shocked to see some people because of bad belle, go and supply to your customers too at a ridiculously cheap price just to discharge you and these people don't mind stealing the farm products. Haven't you heared of thieves going in the night and harvesting innocent farmers crops?

There are many things involved in this your line of business you need to get acquitted with for you to achieve this feet.

Wait gaan, where do you think you want to source such quantity of crops from? Except you want to plant yourself just to make up for weeks of bad market.
Infact, your transport cost for sourcing them from farm to farm or village to village will consume your profit margin shapshap.

My brother, the business terrrain is not express sir but challenging!

I am not saying it is not possible but you must do "super extra thinking and work" to make this a reality.

Massive respect.

Good. It is my area of specialization. .....

Lesgupnigeria:
Thanks. Cucumber

Later, I decided to water the new rows of planted watermelon. l did in early March. Germination took place and the plants emerged. .........success ! You heard me shouting sucess? NOT success but begining of my learning trip.

hotmas911:
Nobody can make it out here alone

It means we need compatible companions. Are they not scarce?

Johnnyessence:
it's around 10-12 months it depend on the type of breed of suckers u used either tissue suckers or elephant giant suckers and d month u start planting d giant suckers .harvesting period do take 10-12 months so one need to be patient and be prayerful happy farming.

Am into vegetables: watermelon, cucumber nd d likes..........just to know what you are harvesting. tnx

Doing well so far........ count down to transplanting.

Lesgupnigeria:
Harvesting time!!!

Good of great farmer........what are we harvesting this period?

Lesgupnigeria:
Harvesting time!!!

Good of great farmer........what are harvesting this period?

When I got prepared to start my backyard watermelon farm, I moved from NIHORT to IITA, IITA to .........
........ , searching for good watermelon seeds. I later got that of technism from Agritropic Nig. Ltd. Deu to my ignorance, I planted a row in January ...........lol . You know how dry the land will be in January. I have never planted anything before then.........dont know that germination will not take place without moist condition...........