This I did the nursery on the 28th of march...I have prune all the lower Branch and leaves.. flowering and fruit begins to set..

I did this one on 13th of may...the next one will be ending or early next month God willing! This year will be interesting.. even if it 2-3k on the field I will join and sell😅...

Lovely

Farmerakinloye6:
I did this one on 13th of may...the next one will be ending or early next month God willing! This year will be interesting.. even if it 2-3k on the field I will join and sell😅...

You no sabi joke oo.
My first batch is 69days today while the second batch I'm currently transplanting is 25 days old. My pepper although rain-fed, is coming up and will be due for harvest starting July.
By God's grace, we will cashout pro max this year.

Good day everyone..please which tomatoe variety is best to plant in Southern part of the country?

Farmerakinloye6:
I start picking yesterday at 84 days old..it is not up to a crate.. weather dealt with the plant no be small, sorry for those that did rain fed then. Tomato price range between 18-11k at the depend on the quality.

the price of tomato for we in Lagos or Ogun state is not as Rossy like those in other western states..before I sold 15k today my mouth almost peel..

That being said..I remember asking @farmerakinloye6 earlier this year that what date should nursery be done in other for one to meet up and sell at good price,I followed the timing and he was correct..my tomato came out at peak period sold and still selling at relatively good price...my question is that please my seniors (I just started farming last August so I be small boy) what are the things that really determines the price of tomato in the west i.e Lagos,Ogun,oyo,ekiti,ondo and osun,what are the forecasting instruments and signs to know when tomato will do well in market ...ejo e la mi loye.

@Farmerakinloye6
@Oluchidelly
@REUBEN010
@granpoh
@Simfglobal

mcyemite:
the price of tomato for we in Lagos or Ogun state is not as Rossy like those in other western states..before I sold 15k today my mouth almost peel..

That being said..I remember asking @farmerakinloye6 earlier this year that what date should nursery be done in other for one to meet up and sell at good price,I followed the timing and he was correct..my tomato came out at peak period sold and still selling at relatively good price...my question is that please my seniors (I just started farming last August so I be small boy) what are the things that really determines the price of tomato in the west i.e Lagos,Ogun,oyo,ekiti,ondo and osun,what are the forecasting instruments and signs to know when tomato will do well in market ...ejo e la mi loye.

@Farmerakinloye6
@Oluchidelly
@REUBEN010
@granpoh
@Simfglobal

Based on observations overtime, market dynamics of tomatoes follow a regular pattern. Most tomato farmers (a major source of glut because of large land holdings and cheaper inputs) in the North practice irrigation-fed agriculture. They commence cultivation of tomatoes and some other vegetables during August. So their produce hits the market from December until April with few spilling into May.

On the other hand, local tomato farmers here in the South practice rain-fed and have to wait until April or May before commencing cultivation to avoid losses caused by vagaries in weather (as already seen this year).

The few enterprising and privileged farmers in the South take advantage of the short lag between when Northern tomatoes are leaving the market and when local tomato farmers in the South start producing and supplying markets. This lag is Between May and July (or August in some years). So in order to hit the goldmine at this scarcity period, you have to nurse your seeds by February, March or early April.

Congratulations!!! You just achieved that.

Just my opinion while we await opinions from others.

REUBEN010:


Based on observations overtime, market dynamics of tomatoes follow a regular pattern. Most tomato farmers (a major source of glut because of large land holdings and cheaper inputs) in the North practice irrigation-fed agriculture. They commence cultivation of tomatoes and some other vegetables during August. So their produce hits the market from December until April with few spilling into May.


On the other hand, local tomato farmers here in the South practice rain-fed and have to wait until April or May before commencing cultivation to avoid losses caused by vagaries in weather (as already seen this year).

The few enterprising and privileged farmers in the South take advantage of the short lag between when Northern tomatoes are leaving the market and when local tomato farmers in the South start producing and supplying markets. This lag is Between May and July (or August in some years). So in order to hit the goldmine at this scarcity period, you have to nurse your seeds by February, March or early April.

Congratulations!!! You just achieved that.

Just my opinion while we await opinions from others.

This is highly appreciated sir .thank you very much

REUBEN010:


Based on observations overtime, market dynamics of tomatoes follow a regular pattern. Most tomato farmers (a major source of glut because of large land holdings and cheaper inputs) in the North practice irrigation-fed agriculture. They commence cultivation of tomatoes and some other vegetables during August. So their produce hits the market from December until April with few spilling into May.

On the other hand, local tomato farmers here in the South practice rain-fed and have to wait until April or May before commencing cultivation to avoid losses caused by vagaries in weather (as already seen this year).

The few enterprising and privileged farmers in the South take advantage of the short lag between when Northern tomatoes are leaving the market and when local tomato farmers in the South start producing and supplying markets. This lag is Between May and July (or August in some years). So in order to hit the goldmine at this scarcity period, you have to nurse your seeds by February, March or early April.

Congratulations!!! You just achieved that.

Just my opinion while we await opinions from others.

In addition, there are also reports of outbreak of tuta absoluta (popularly called tomato ebola) in some parts of the North. This further cut down supply from the north, this really contributed to the current unsual hike in tom price.

BTW, what type of pepper variety did you grow and how well does it perform at the peak of rainy season.?

OluchiDelly:


In addition, there are also reports of outbreak of tuta absoluta (popularly called tomato ebola) in some parts of the North. This further cut down supply from the north, this really contributed to the current unsual hike in tom price.

BTW, what type of pepper variety did you grow and how well does it perform at the peak of rainy season.?

Seems this Tuta absoluta wants to be every 3years thing.

I cultivate scotch bonnet (rodo) pepper. Seed is a heirloom and was procured from a farmer 2years ago. Based on the performance last year, the pepper performs optimally when fertilized properly (heavy manuring and foliar fertilizer spray every 2weeks). On average, we harvested 10 bags (25kg feed sack) of pepper weekly on 4plots.

Pepper is a less stressful crop. Apart from dieback disease that was controlled, no much issues.

REUBEN010:


Based on observations overtime, market dynamics of tomatoes follow a regular pattern. Most tom ...

Thanks so much for sharing this insight. This is really helpful.

Please I want to ask, can fertilizer and fungicides be applied on tomatoes farm on the same day? I'm trying to follow the recommended fungicide and insecticide schedule, but had the need for fertilization. Can both be done the same day?

Joy1273:


Thanks so much for sharing this insight. This is really helpful.

Please I want to ask, can fertilizer and fungicides be applied on tomatoes farm on the same day? I'm trying to follow the recommended fungicide and insecticide schedule, but had the need for fertilization. Can both be done the same day?

Is your fertilizer granular for top/side dressing or foliar based?
Are your crops under any form of fungal or bacterial attack?

Answers to these 2 questions above will help with suggestions.

REUBEN010:


Is your fertilizer granular for top/side dressing or foliar based?
Are your crops under any form of fungal or bacterial attack?

Answers to these 2 questions above will help with suggestions.

Wow! I appreciate your prompt attention! God bless you mightily!

1. The fertilizer is Npk 15.15.15 (granular).

2. The crops has no visible symptom of fungi or bacterial infection. Asking for the routine medications. I'm using the three fungicides and three insecticides shown by @Farmerakinloye in his YouTube channel. This is my first time of doing tomato farming.

Joy1273:


Wow! I appreciate your prompt attention! God bless you mightily!

1. The fertilizer is Npk 15.15.15 (granular).

2. The crops has no visible symptom of fungi or bacterial infection. Asking for the routine medications. I'm using the three fungicides and three insecticides shown by @Farmerakinloye in his YouTube channel. This is my first time of doing tomato farming.

You can apply all same day if your schedule permits. The fungicide and insecticide will be sprayed on the leaves while the NPK goes to the soil by top-dressing.

Please spray early morning or late evening to avoid leaf burns.

The top dressing should be carefully applied,observing at least 3 inched distance from the base of each stand to avoid burn.

REUBEN010:


You can apply all same day if your schedule permits. The fungicide and insecticide will be sprayed on the leaves while the NPK goes to the soil by top-dressing.

Please spray early morning or late evening to avoid leaf burns.

When using NPK 15,15,15 top dressing on tomatoe even pepper you need to be very careful,yes to avoid burn that will kill the plant,speaking from experience.

@OluchiDelly
@Mcyemite
@Farmerakimloye6
@Simfglobal
and Others currently selling.

Please what's the current situation as regards the following:

*Current price.
*Total yield currently.
*Total number of stands.

Please help us with information oo.

Well

REUBEN010:
@OluchiDelly
@Mcyemite
@Farmerakimloye6
@Simfglobal
and Others currently selling.

Please what's the current situation as regards the following:

*Current price.
*Total yield currently.
*Total number of stands.

Please help us with information oo.

1. Price is fluctuating here, a crate of local tomato is 12000 as at Friday last week, I'm yet to ask for today's market price.

2. As per yield, my tomatoes are just ripening now, and fruiting well.

3. 1500 stand currently, though planting like 1k stands every week

Simfglobal:
Well

1. Price is fluctuating here, a crate of local tomato is 12000 as at Friday last week, I'm yet to ask for today's market price.

2. As per yield, my tomatoes are just ripening now, and fruiting well.

3. 1500 stand currently, though planting like 1k stands every week

local in what context? as in those watery small non-hybrid variety or grown in naija? if you refer to those watery breed, then 12k is pretty good for a crate.

@reuben010, the purported import from neighbouring countries that hit the FP few days ago coupled with the little availability of local breed in the markets, this is gradually crashing the price. i sold 14.5k on sat.

OluchiDelly:


local in what context? as in those watery small non-hybrid variety or grown in naija? if you refer to those watery breed, then 12k is pretty good for a crate.

@reuben010, the purported import from neighbouring countries that hit the FP few days ago coupled with the little availability of local breed in the markets, this is gradually crashing the price. i sold 14.5k on sat.

Yes, the watery small non-hynrid

Simfglobal:


Yes, the watery small non-hynrid

ok sire, per crate or per big basket? i asked cos locals dont use crate, abi those in your area don upgrade?

Hello everyone. Not related but please any idea on how i can pump water long distance to my new farm for people doing borehole to sink borehole there

Simfglobal:
Well

1. Price is fluctuating here, a crate of local tomato is 12000 as at Friday last week, I'm yet to ask for today's market price.

2. As per yield, my tomatoes are just ripening now, and fruiting well.

3. 1500 stand currently, though planting like 1k stands every week

Okay. Thanks for the update.

OluchiDelly:


local in what context? as in those watery small non-hybrid variety or grown in naija? if you refer to those watery breed, then 12k is pretty good for a crate.

@reuben010, the purported import from neighbouring countries that hit the FP few days ago coupled with the little availability of local breed in the markets, this is gradually crashing the price. i sold 14.5k on sat.

Thanks.

aliadi2:
Hello everyone. Not related but please any idea on how i can pump water long distance to my new farm for people doing borehole to sink borehole there

What is the distance between source of water and your site?
What is the source of water you intend connecting to?

REUBEN010:
@OluchiDelly
@Mcyemite
@Farmerakimloye6
@Simfglobal
and Others currently selling.

Please what's the current situation as regards the following:

*Current price.
*Total yield currently.
*Total number of stands.

Please help us with information oo.

My last harvest was sold for 15k per crate..that was last Saturday..

As for the current I don't know yet but expect the subsidy removal should have its own effect too

REUBEN010:


What is the distance between source of water and your site?
What is the source of water you intend connecting to?

The distance between them is 600m and the source of water is borehole

aliadi2:

The distance between them is 600m and the source of water is borehole

If the source of water have storage tank(s), get a 2" mud pump, 2" suction hose", 2" outlet hose and a storage tank for your site.
Connect the mud pump to the storage tank at the source of water using the suction hose, the outlet hose to the mud pump and run the hose straight to your storage tank.

Great farmers in the house pls who is doing any kind of farming in Agbara axis

Please any farmer here in Awka axis? Kindly indicate. Thanks

REUBEN010:


If the source of water have storage tank(s), get a 2" mud pump, 2" suction hose", 2" outlet hose and a storage tank for your site.
Connect the mud pump to the storage tank at the source of water using the suction hose, the outlet hose to the mud pump and run the hose straight to your storage tank.

Thanks for the reply do we have to run the 2" outlet hose all the way to the tank or site or we can change to 1/4" hose along the way

Abeg!!!!!! Una don start to dey derail this thread! Too much off topic pull reader off, the thread is about how to grow tomato, price, experience and challenge.