LONGFELLOW02:
Sorry about ur lost@mangam. . Pls dn't gv up. Try again

@pappyshoe a friend of mine 4rm benue that use to plant waterMellon told me that once Mellon show follower it need to be funmingate once in a week.

That will be the best in order to prevent flower shedding and premature fall off.

14 days @the nursery, I need to transplant as soon as possible. (Kaolack variety)

Day 35 (5weeks): Spreading continues, flowering commences.

MANGAM:
The lost was too much to bear. But am back from mourning my dead melons

Eeyah, sorry MAGNAM. This attack looks like a fungi related type. Z-force spraying would have addressed it. Then, pls try a disease(anthracnose) resistant variety so as to avoid labour loss. Lastly, your soil, I hope it's well drained. I wish you all the best. You must bounce back pls. However, I will continue to update your thread, it will not die.

roxell120:
u gossip like a woman.plz keep ur advice.go and read ur trash once again and see who is abusive.u seem to be more of online farmer.y should u say i was lieing wit my observation wen u finally refered people outside nigeria.didnt it prove me right dat we ve no or litle training locations in nigeria?save ur shakara elsewhere cos ure everywhere.

I think you may have to do some research about this @world1 before you utter such words to him, honestly you need to know him.His feat is far beyond online. Pls go to Lala village in Abeokuta and ask about him. When it comes to product packaging ,I was impressed when I got to his office last year and saw the settings in preparation for NAFDAC approval for one of his agricultural products. Don't just talk to people anyhow, so that you won't destroy your help channel. That guy world1 can take you to places in terms of agricultural based knowledge. Keep cool and make more friends rather than enemies. We are here to help each other. Don't be surprised if he refused to exchange words with you, he's a cool man to the core.

world1:

Pappyshoes.
See me see trouble o
I posted here that I can train on crop but this guy didn't read it. When I advice him the next thing is abuse. Well it so unfortunate that someone in this time and age still thinks learning is cheap.

Pls, refuse to be discouraged in showing the way. It is well.

Oga Magnam, we'll love to see your WMelon's 60th day pics. Pls bring them up. Wishing them all the best.

roxell120:
how many folks can afford wat u just mentioned around u not to talk of moving to Benin republic?besides u never mentioned any in nigeria which im seeking an answer to. U shd ve as well reffered us to a training location in the US

You may not have to abuse someone who cares to show you a direction. Well, for Intensive and Real Practical training on Poultry and Aquaculture, call 08076292148. It's an Institute in Ogun State. They charge 20 to 25k, certificate inclusive & govt approved. They host people from home and abroad. Hope this helps.

world1:

Yes.
And my learning is still continuous.

K, that's cool.

@World1, did you ever get trained @Shongai Farms?

Sutsillac:
Ok next question:
1. Frm ur experience, how much can u harvest frm a plot of land of 60ft x 120ft.
2. How much can u sell the said produce on the worst market season.
3. I believe the market is very lucrative cos I see d way Its usually rushed. so how do u sell it or price the melon (is it per bag, per dozen or per melon) And does size matter?
Thnks ince again

Most of your questions are already answered here: https://www.nairaland.com/1880533/thread-growing-watermelon-backyard-photos

On that thread you'll see progress reports per growth stage of WMelon, seed seller's contacts and other useful information.

@world1, Thanks.

Present sir.Paying attention.

These will be transplanted by this weekend. By then, they would have developed secondary leaves. These are the Kaolack variety seedlings, 7day old.
I adopted this method (transplanting ) in order to beat the planting time expiration, though this weather/rain is becoming unpredictable.

On Saturday, Day 28:
I will advise anyone going into WMelon planting to take spraying of pesticide very seriously especially @ early stage.

world1:

Let him try the new Thailand variety

How do you sell this variety?...size, price...etc.

Kalusam:
Mr. Fish training participants on breeding Fish.

That's my mentor in fingerling production.

Hmmm, at last.

Day28: Pls Note: Make it a duty to spray your WM with pesticide regularly for better output.

Samiceman:
Thanks for ur reply, how did u get the snails and can i start farming anytime of the year?

preferably during the wet season. They hate too much heat.

Samiceman:
Thanks for ur reply, how did u get the snails and can i start farming anytime of the year?

preferably during the wet season. They hate too much heat.

Kalusam:
Thanks and thanks again. Will be in IB Next week for this event: www.nairaland.com/1914317/invitation-2014-national-agribusiness-summit#27370049 So will try and get the seeds and get further info. From my research the Koalack is a good variety, especially suited for Africa. I haven't heard from u since I sent you a mail.

Sorry, mail replied just now.

ok

Kalusam:
Hello Pappy, You mean 500 grams of Kaolack is N4,000 or do you rather mean 50grams?

Pappyshoes:

Call Mr. Dayo on 08030886296. @ AgriTropics, Custom Bus Stop, Ibadan.

#4K can/container contains 10,000 seeds. Call the seller to confirm.

Kalusam:
Thanks for the timely information bro...I really appreciate. I have sent you an e-mail request via NL. Waiting for you reply so we discuss more.

Mail request replied, sir.

boluwajokosegun:

Please i have said it over & over again that i am unable to load the pix send me your email & promise to help upload it if u can.

The land alone is N55k, of couse when u buy land wont u do lawyer documentation fee ...10% , pay for surveyor fee 10% & agent fee ...10%. The minimum you can buy is 2 acres.

pls kindly send to virtuousman20@gmail.com.
Thanks.

Kalusam:
The thread is going nice. We should remember we are here to help ourselves and not accuse one another. Please between F1 Koloss and Kaolack which one is bought most by customers. I ask because every business is for the customers, while you may breed a water melon that's large, if your customer don't like it then you might have wasted time and money satisfying yourself, not your customers!

Kaolack is the commonest, it's the light green type you usually see around. Your production depends on your target and your choice. The WM in this pic is Kaolack variety.

good job

LONGFELLOW02:


like hw many seeds are in F1 koloss 50gramms?

1000 seeds.

world1:

Thanks so much. You've really make my day.

Boss!!!

world1:

Please I need F1 Koloss urgently where can I get it to buy?

Call Mr. Dayo on 08030886296. @ AgriTropics, Custom Bus Stop, Ibadan.