ABHAKS:
@vanpeele: Thanks please what type of fertilizer

NPK 15 15 15

@vanpeele:
Finally Mr. Chairman what about watering /irrigation.
When should one water the plant? quantity of water needed? and frequency. Thanks a lot

ABHAKS:
@vanpeele:
Finally Mr. Chairman what about watering /irrigation.
When should one water the plant? quantity of water needed? and frequency. Thanks a lot

I water manually everyday (enough to make the entire soil moist not waterlogged). Drip irrigation will be the best if you have the funds.

Oga vanpeele any new updates about the other varieties or new harvests?

mufasasa:
Oga vanpeele any new updates about the other varieties or new harvests?

Sorry for no updates recently. Been battling Fulanis for the past two weeks. I'll eventually update after this wind blows...thanks

vanpeele:


Sorry for no updates recently. Been battling Fulanis for the past two weeks. I'll eventually update after this wind blows...thanks

Nuisance for every farmer. Fulani is mostly responsible for low farming practices in Kogi State.

@ vanpele, the fetilizer application will it be in liquid form or solid form when applying? The reason for the question is that the plant is inside sack, just looking at the possibility of the application.

vanpeele:
Hello everyone,

I recently began a sack farming project to see how possible it was to grow cucumbers in sacks. I'll like to announce that it was a successful endeavour. For those who don't have land to farm on, you all have no more excuse. It's as easy as just putting soil (which is free) in a sack and that's it. I thank all the agric, vegetables and cucumber lords of this forum. Una don try and una still dey try. Please enjoy the pics...they speak better.

Please feel free to ask any questions...

How many cucumbers were you able to harvest per bag. Btw, a big kudos to you.

Well done
So following this..
About to start a farm in anambra where I am currently serving .

@vanpeele: please, will one continue to spray insecticides when the cucumber have begin to flower

Afoskalex:
@ vanpele, the fetilizer application will it be in liquid form or solid form when applying? The reason for the question is that the plant is inside sack, just looking at the possibility of the application.

I use granular not liquid but would use liquid if I find one.

edogu:

How many cucumbers were you able to harvest per bag. Btw, a big kudos to you.

Didn't count but being pessimistic....two

ABHAKS:
@vanpeele: please, will one continue to spray insecticides when the cucumber have begin to flower

Yes but try not spraying inside the flower. Spray the leaves and the tiny cucumber. This is what I usually do to prevent the cucurbit fly since they go straight for the little cucumber.

Sorry for the hiatus. The only solution to the Fulani problem is soldiers...For now they've stayed clear of my farm (because Sojo brush them die).

Anyways, I'm hoping to harvest tomorrow or next. I also have cucumbers in ground (for Easter). I'll be posting their pictures too.

vanpeele:
Sorry for the hiatus. The only solution to the Fulani problem is soldiers...For now they've stayed clear of my farm (because Sojo brush them die).

Anyways, I'm hoping to harvest tomorrow or next. I also have cucumbers in ground (for Easter). I'll be posting their pictures too.

wow congrats bro. Glad to hear that. Eagerly waiting for tomorrow's harvest

@vanpeele, I am so proud of what you are doing. Keep it up. Here are a few additional innovations I will suggest to make the results even better.

1. Nursery the seeds in a seed tray for 2 weeks before transplanting to the bags. This will address the issue of attacks on the first emerging leafs by small animals. It will also reduce initial attacks by white flies.

2. Make irrigation out of perforated PVC pipes ( Do it yourself using half inch pipes) The PVC pipes will be perforated at the points where the bags are positioned.

3. Do hand pollinatin. Pluck the male flowers, remove the petals, use the remaining anther to touch the female flowers. You can also do this with a soft toothbrush or artist brush.

lagbaja:
@vanpeele, I am so proud of what you are doing. Keep it up. Here are a few additional innovations I will suggest to make the results even better.

1. Nursery the seeds in a seed tray for 2 weeks before transplanting to the bags. This will address the issue of attacks on the first emerging leafs by small animals. It will also reduce initial attacks by white flies.

2. Make irrigation out of perforated PVC pipes ( Do it yourself using half inch pipes) The PVC pipes will be perforated at the points where the bags are positioned.

3. Do hand pollinatin. Pluck the male flowers, remove the petals, use the remaining anther to touch the female flowers. You can also do this with a soft toothbrush or artist brush.

Thank you very much. Number 1 I'll definitely try, Number 2 I'll definitely do when I scale and Number 3 I already do.

Didn't harvest today because I had some pressing issues like pesticide application.

I planted 2 batches of Cucumber, on the 9th and 23rd of January. It's not as lush as those in the sack but they look good. We still manual irrigate them.

There are only two sack farmers currently in northern Nigeria. Yours truly and ishaqteejay. Took some pics of his farm. Do enjoy the show.

more of his farm

Today was a very good day. I harvested from all the sacks and got 6 bags. The other varieties weren't up to par but I thank the ALMIGHTY. Sold them all at the farm at 5k each. I've been smiling ever since.

#SackFarm
#SackTeam

Oga vanpeele so now you've made a total profit of #37100 on an investment of #6900 ?

mufasasa:
Oga vanpeele so now you've made a total profit of #37100 on an investment of #6900 ?

Yup. Land is expensive but Soil is free

Anybody can farm but not everyone wants to farm

vanpeele:


Yup. Land is expensive but Soil is free

Anybody can farm but not everyone wants to farm

. wow, never knew it was this profitable. how do you supply water though. Is there a river or dam nearby?

mufasasa:
. wow, never knew it was this profitable. how do you supply water though. Is there a river or dam nearby?

Nope. Well and Bucket

No harvests yet but someone suggested I upload our sweet and Irish potato experiment. So far so good. They were planted in December. I can't recall the exact date. We planted both varieties in one sack. The sweet has overshadowed the Irish.

vanpeele:


Nope. Well and Bucket

ol boy, u dey suffer oooo!

Well done. GOD will always bless ur efforts

obstead200:
ol boy, u dey suffer oooo!

Well done. GOD will always bless ur efforts

LOL...I know oh but it's to show some lazy people that even if money no dey, your hands and legs fit bring am.

good day good people,

please i urgently need info on how i can get seeds for cucumber and water melon

thank you for your anticipated support.

cheers

sesombizle:
good day good people,

please i urgently need info on how i can get seeds for cucumber and water melon

thank you for your anticipated support.

cheers

Na wa for you oh! Go through the thread

vanpeele:


LOL...I know oh but it's to show some lazy people that even if money no dey, your hands and legs fit bring am.

Dont mind him. Some people can be funny

Average yield of the technisem variety is about 20-25 cucumber per plant. I will be testing some in my vicinity soonest.

sesombizle:
good day good people,

please i urgently need info on how i can get seeds for cucumber and water melon

thank you for your anticipated support.

cheers

.

Call this mobile 08135880923 cucumber n watermelon