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veggieman2be:
If you have source of water now is the time to go into dry season Ugu farming, where you will sell double of the current Ugu price.

To get started reachout to me for your Ugu seeds.

We also help clients setup their Ugu farming
We also partner with those who have the finance but have no time to farm

veggieman2be:
Ugu In Plastics Custard Paint
It been sold for #8000 and contains between 250 - 300 seeds

FreeIgboho82: NL is so biased towards APC and PDP...Great move from OBidients

Curious345:
You try shaaa. Nice tit bit.

But you just came across as a pure KEYBOARD FARMER

veggieman2be:
Thanks

veggieman2be:
Thanks

veggieman2be:
1. Overview of Ugu plant (Telferia Occidental is) and why go into Ugu farm business
Some of you would be wondering if ugu farming is profitable at all....YES 100% Profitable, and I'm certain many of you will benefit from this training and own your own farms as an additional source of income.

Looking at the economy of country and the tide of things, one would quickly notice the hand writing on the wall. The economy is depreciating day by day. And most middle class earners can no longer make reasonable purchases in the market because of increase in the cost of goods and services.

By ROI
I mean Returns on investment
The only way out of this is extra stream/source of income.

Ugu business could be your best plug in for an additional source of income.

Do you know you can be making up to 50,000+ (Naira) per harvest and six figured every 3weeks from your Telferia (Ugu), on a Limited space of a plot (648sqm)?

Why waste that land you are not using for now?
Why not maximize that land?
Fluted pumpkin botanically called Telfairia occidentalis and Ugu in the Nigerian is one of the edible nutritious vegetables in existence. This farm produce has the potential to make any serious-minded individual rich for life.
(I have done it for sometime and i have had a serious ROI)

People have made a lot of money from this vegetable called Ugu

One advantage it has over all other vegetables is that it is universally accepted across all cultures and tribes and a very palatable vegetable. Health wise, it is what the body needs to perform wonderfully well.

So, these qualities are what made the vegetable superior to others; the fact that its demand is very high made it a very lucrative business opportunity.

But the problem is that only few individuals know the basic and required technical skill to actually successfully produce this vegetable; starting from planting the seeds in the soil to harvesting and storage procedures.

Most people delve into the business ignorantly, and at the end get their hands burnt.

SWOT ANALYSIS OF UGU BUSINESS

_ Why Should You Venture Into Ugu Farming Business_

Strengths
In ugu farming, there's a lot of vantage points for the farmer. Some of the strengths will be highlighted here.

- It is not a perennial or bi-annual crop. In just as little as 2 months, one can start seeing his/her investment yielding fruit.

- It is the most demanded vegetable in Nigeria compared to others.
Everyone eats it

- It has a strong export value. Already states like Anambra and other individuals are tapping into it. For instance, if you have up to 6plots plus, you stand a chance of been an exporter. (I would connect you with potential buyers, but your farm will be inspected for approval)

- It is easy to farm; all that is needed is commitment and passion.


- Its ROI is over 100% in a space of 4 months if properly farmed.

Did I talk about the value addition side of it?

Adding value to anything you do gives you more money profit.

Heard about the Ugu smoothie? Very few people are doing this.

You can also cut, dry, package and sell....

Doing all these won't even cost you a great deal....

amstardi:
When do you need the farm .. I can help you get one

PrincessEO:
Hi everyone,

I am looking to rent a poultry farm in Lagos by October or November this year. Budget is 1 million Naira per annum. Please contact me by responding to this post if you are renting out a poultry farm.

veggieman2be:
Erwinia aroideae causes soft rot of the leaves with yellowish ooze; it also affects the fruits.

Harvesting of ugu:
Ugu can be harvested after about 5 weeks after planting if it's for personal consumption.
However on a commercial basis it is advised to harvest at about 8 weeks after planting, then
ugu can be harvested repeatedly for about eight months at an interval of 2-3weeks.
Harvesting the right way will ensure that they regenerate after 2-3 weeks...the more you
harvest, the better and faster it grows...
You need to very careful with your first harvest as that has a way of affecting the sprouting
subsequently.

MARKETING
You can sell your ugu directly at the market, or you invite the market women to come to your
farm, they harvest and pay you.
The former is better as you'll make more gain from it.
To ensure a constant market, I'd advise you register with the market vegetable association, this way, you're guaranteed to bring in your produce to the market freely and immediately get buyers anytime you bring your produce.
It is important to do this and it's very cheap (5,000 per year) or 15,000 for a lifetime... Depending on your area.
Also note that market price fluctuates depending on the supply of ugu in the market.
Also, prices drop during the rainy season and skyrocket during the dry season.
If too many farmers bring their produce to the market, prices will drop.
Furthermore, you can become a supplier to Eateries, Restaurants, and supermarkets.
You can process by drying and cutting and package to sell at premium price...you can even export.

AmGreat1234:
Very interesting and very lengthy.

Jchi9876:
Tell us the koko which is how to plant it, type og soil, fertilizer etc

hardon1:
That bolded part is da bomb, I know of a single mom who saw 3 of her kids through higer institution by growing and selling ugu

My mom had some aswell but on subsistence bases. If I have access to land, I will do it, even if it's just for personal consumption. And Not just ugu,but along side water leaf and green

In my opinion, Leafy vegetable farming provides quick and faster return on investment than any other form of crop farming.

If you have access to watering your farm during dry season, it gives you an opportunity to sell all year round, na you go tire for customers. I remember some people used to book my mom's own even after cutting it. They book down awaiting the next regeneration

Curious345:
You try shaaa. Nice tit bit.

But you just came across as a pure KEYBOARD FARMER

veggieman2be:
Weakness

Irrigation factor
Ugu needs water especially during the dry season.
Recall we farm it especially for its leaves.

And the freshness of the leave is tantamount to the availability and sufficiency of water.

Mechanization
planting ugu from my research will still have to be done manually because of the positioning of the seed while planting.

There's yet to be a planter that will accurately sow ugu seed.

Cost of seed
Ugu seed is one of the most expensive among its pairs. Imagine a single seed going for N50-N70. And the probability of it germinating is not even 100%.

But i have a good news for you. The seeds would be sold for as low as #30 per seed for anyone who is buying from through me.

Bad seed
The market women will do anything to promote their sale by telling you this seed or that seed is igbo or calabar or port harcourt seed (Note: These are the names for the good seeds).
You will know a good seed only from the parent stalk.

Setup cost
No matter how you see it, the setup cost is relatively high. I mean despite a good ROI, any mistake on the part of the farmer or investor may lead to a huge loss due to the high startup cost.

Threats
Everything around us is threatened including the air we breathe in.
So goes for Ugu farming. Proper understanding of these threats and ways to curb them will go a long way to make the ugu farmer profitable. I will state some of the threats but in generic form.

Diseases Most of the diseases that affect ugu leaves are airborne. Fungi growth on leaves is also a big threat to ugu farming considering that it is majorly farmed for its leaves.

Insects
Yes, insects are attracted to good looking broad, greenish ugu leaves. It's not only we humans that know good things. A simple solution to this is spraying a mixture of neem oil mixed with water. This has proved to be highly effective.

Animals &Humans: Part of the solution is to create a form of barrier around your farm. Though costly, with little time frame, one will recoup his/her investment. The barriers can be a fence block or welded Iron bars.

Lack of irrigation
Anything can happen but it is better to be prepared especially during the dry season farming.
Make sure your pumping machine and source of water is intact. You never can tell.

Market:
How accessible are you to the marketplace? Please give this a very serious thought before delving into this enterprise. If your farm is far from a settlement, do you have a form of transportation aid (bike, motor) to convey your produce to the market?

Poor Understanding:
The good book i.e. the bible, states that my people perish for lack of understanding. Understanding is a synonym for acquiring knowledge. Have you done your homework to better understand the rudiments of ugu farming? This will go a long way, I tell you.
We're getting to the interesting part.

NOW LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE COST ANALYSIS

For a plot of land
1. Depending on your area (country, region, state), you can rent or lease a plot for as low as
5,000 or 10,000 (Naira).
It becomes better if you have your own Land. Also, there are various Farm Settlements across the country where you can have access to farmlands, water and equipment at a cheaper rate.

2. Another important factor to consider is access to water, especially for dry season production. It is the first factor to consider before even thinking of setting up the farm. The land can be situated in a swampy area, or an environment with source of water (borehole, river, stream, or canal).

Let's do a little calculation.

You can also use this for any crop.
How to calculate the amount of seeds required to plant any size of Land
Let's take a plot for instance
Formula= Size of Land x Seed rate (number of seeds to be planted per hole) ÷ Planting Distance.
- Total Land Area of a plot = 60ft by 120ft or 18m by 36m (648sqm).
- Planting Distance is 60cm by 60cm, convert to meters = 0.6m by 0.6m.
- Number of seeds to be planted per hole = 1
Therefore: 648 x 1 ÷ 0.6 x 0.6 = 1,800 Seeds
So, 1,800 ugu seeds would be required to plant a full plot of land. You get about 250 to 300 seeds per paint depending on the size but of seeds, so you'll need an average of 5 paints.
Let's look at what it'd cost to set up on a plot
1. Land lease = 10,000
2. Land Preparation (which includes Clearing, Packing, Tilling + addition of organic manure) = 20,000
3. Seeds* 5 paints @ 8,000 each = 40,000
4. Planting = 5,000
5. Fertilizer (Poultry droppings) = 5,000
6. Weeding = 5,000
7. Miscellaneous = 15,000
Total #100,000
With 100,000 to 110,000 (Naira) you'll set up your farm on a plot.

Let's look at what you'd make from this.

REVENUE
You will begin harvesting from 8 weeks after Planting.

Some start harvesting after 5weeks but i would always advise that you make your first harvest at 8th week.

- Harvest is done every 3 weeks for 8/9months.
- You'll get at least 30 bundles or more per harvest from a plot.
- Each bundle is sold at 3, 000 to 5,000(Naira) depending on your location. Though higher during dry season.


- So, let's use 3, 000, to calculate;
3, 000 x 30 Bundles= 90,000 per harvest

Then let's assume you make your harvest, two times in a month
So in a month you would realize over 180,000

Then over 6months
That's 1million plus
Revenue will also be generated from the sales of seeds at the end of 6months.
A seed is sold @ N 30 at least, and a pod contains a minimum of 50 seeds.
- You can get over 50 pods from your plot if properly managed
Let's take a look at producing ugu on an acre(6plots)
- Lease of Land 10,000
- Clearing with Tractor 10,000
- Fertilizer 10,000
- Purchase of Seeds (30 paints@ 8000 per paint) 240,000,

I would subsidize if you are buying from me.

- Purchase of irrigation system 300,000
- Purchase of Reservoir/Tank 30,000
- Purchase of Pressure pump 20,000
- Cost of Installation of irrigation system 30,000
- Electrical/Plumbing works 20,000
- Cost of Planting 10,000
- Knapsack sprayer (2) 12,000
- Miscellaneous 20, 000
TOTAL #722,000 (Naira)

Expected monthly income from sales of Leaves for first 8 Months
- Harvesting is done every three weeks
- Each Harvest Produces 70 Bundles or more
- Each bundle is sold at 3,000 to 5000
- Revenue per harvest= 70 bundles x 3,000= 210, 000
You can make up to 500k or more per month with good farm management
500,000 times 8

That's over 4,000,000

Expected Income from sales of Seeds at 6 Months
- Each seed is sold at #30
- A pod contains an Average of 50 seeds
- An acre produces an average of 200 pods
- Total Seeds = 50 seeds X 200 pods= 10,000
Income from Seeds= 10,000 seeds x #30= 300, 000