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Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 5:52pm On Feb 26, 2016 |
On Wednesday, I harvested 4 bags and sent them to ABJ (Deidei) @ 400 naira each. Two were sold at 3k yesterday and the others were sold at 2500....totaling 11k. So I made 9k4. In total I've made 15 bags. Even if they all sold for 1k each, I'll still breakeven with change. I hope this will encourage some of y'all to try this sort of farming or gardening even if it's just a sack. You can save money having your own sack garden. Wouldn't mind if numerous sack farms are across the country...make one big #SackTeam community. 4 Likes
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Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by mimmmms(f): 3:40pm On Feb 29, 2016 |
Please I need a detailed information on how to start up sackfarming in cucumber.. mimmsjay@gmail.com dats my email wuld love 2hear from you. vanpeele: |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 6:33am On Mar 01, 2016 |
mimmmms: Almost all the info you seek is on this thread. 1 Like |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by GenyEbere(f): 7:42pm On Mar 02, 2016 |
Am planting Ugu with tyres as I couldnt get sacks hope it will come out well. tnx for this thread. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 7:47pm On Mar 02, 2016 |
GenyEbere: If you're successful (which I hope and pray you're), you'll be the first tyre farmer...Please keep us updated on your progress 4 Likes |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 7:51pm On Mar 02, 2016 |
I'm happy to announce once again another successful sack farm from my friend and 1st generation sack farmer ishaqteejay. He started with 157 sacks and harvested 3 bags from his first harvest in 58 days. You guys can check it out www.nairaland.com/2904074/sack-farming-start#43399544 lalasticlala can you be his superman? 1 Like |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by GenyEbere(f): 8:23pm On Mar 02, 2016 |
vanpeele:hmmmmmm I like that 'first tyre farmer' I will keep updating |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Nobody: 12:24am On Mar 03, 2016 |
Pls i nid ur hlp...can anyone pls link me wit someone/where i can learn hw 2 plant cucumber and other leafy fruits.i stay at ota in Ogun state ...pls i really it as I have a burning passion 4 farming buh I won't 2 be well train... PLS HLP OOOOOOO |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by GenyEbere(f): 10:40am On Mar 03, 2016 |
I planted this morning,I opened a thread for it. Tnx for inspiring me |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 12:39pm On Mar 03, 2016 |
olakunleben16: There's nothing special to it. There are tons of videos on YouTube on how to do it. Don't know much about Ogun and the weather there but I hear that their land is very fertile. DIY Is the best way to survive in this country. So bros WE DON HELP YOU. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 12:42pm On Mar 03, 2016 |
GenyEbere: Thanks but I disagree with the inspiring part. You were born with the capacity and always had it. Now you're putting it to use. I go dey follow your update sha...maybe I go steal some info from you sef 1 Like |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 6:45pm On Mar 05, 2016 |
Finally...my sack cukes are gone...want to reboot with another crop..but harvested 3 bags from the grounders....oh and a conjoined twin... Sack Farming is a very affordable and lucrative business. Even if you don't like dirt or farming itself, just call it gardening (for your mind). Sounds more posh 1 Like
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Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by ojialo(m): 10:39pm On Mar 05, 2016 |
If I plant in just one sack how many cucumber's can it produce before it dies? |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by dannymoniq: 11:25pm On Mar 05, 2016 |
Pls bros I base in kaduna. Naf base to be precise.pls wia can meet u so we can discos more on dis. Tenks. Dan |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Nobody: 12:17am On Mar 06, 2016 |
ojialo:It depends on the variety. Most variety will produce between 20-25 cucumbers before dying 1 Like |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 3:14pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
EMMAACHILE: Bros...thank you |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 3:16pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
dannymoniq: You can come tomorrow...The farm's on your way to the airport...58B81615 BB PIN |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by opes: 7:06pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
vanpeele:pls, is BEIT ALPHA cucumber a good variety? |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Nobody: 7:49pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
opes: CUCUMBER TYPES American slicing: These cucumbers are the biggest and thickest-skinned, which makes them the best choice for shipping. Harvested at 7-8” long, they have a medium amount of spines and bumps distributed over the dark green skin of the fruit. This traditional American type remains the most popular cucumber in some markets. Pickling: These are smaller than slicing cucumbers, an essential feature for canning. Pickling cukes also are delicious eaten fresh because they are crisp and juicy. European and American pickling cucumbers are differentiated by appearance, with the Americans having fewer, larger spines and bumps and the Europeans having many small spines. The European picklers are the best choice for making gherkin pickles because they are nicely proportioned at a very small size. Cocktail: Usually picked at 3-4” long, cocktail cucumbers are known as some of the best for flavor and crunchy texture. Their small size and thin skins have earned them the nickname “snack cucumber” because they are so easy to eat out of hand. They are cylindrical in shape and spineless. These are usually sold in bags or clamshells since the skins dehydrate so easily. Cocktail cucumber varieties are usually grown in the greenhouse. SEED BREEDERS, GROWERS, AND MERCHANTS SINCE 1973 Then there are the varieties categorized as Spineless and Thin-skinned. This covers a lot of territory, literally. Cucumbers are popular the world over and many types bear the names of the regions or countries where they originated. Dutch: 14"-long, thin, spineless cucumbers usually grown in a greenhouse. Their thin skins contribute to their excellent eating quality, but cause them to dehydrate quickly. They are often found in supermarkets shrink-wrapped in plastic. Beit Alpha: Smaller than the Dutch varieties, Beit Alpha cucumbers average about 5-8" long. Their flavor and crisp texture make them a desirable choice for gourmet markets. Like the Dutch cucumbers, they are thin-skinned and need to be protected from cucumber beetles and dehydration. Asian: These are spiny, slender, and long — as much as a foot long. They require trellising to keep the fruits long and straight. When Asian cucumbers were first introduced in the United States, they were marketed as being burpless, meaning they don’t cause gas. Since then, many other so-called burpless varieties have been introduced. Because “burpless” is a subjective term, Johnny’s has steered away from using it in variety descriptions. Look for varieties described as bitter-free or non-bitter. However, some research has been done into what causes some cucumbers to offend the stomach. It is now thought that “burpiness” is caused by cucurbitacins, the bitter compounds found in all cucurbits. Seedless, thin skinned varieties have lower cucurbitacin amounts and therefore are more likely to be burpless. Finally, consider disease pressure when choosing cucumber varieties. Varieties vary in their disease resistance, so check the catalog descriptions carefully if you have had problems in the past. See attached 1 Like |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 7:59pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
opes: Personally, I haven't tried it. My advice would be to go for varieties that are disease resistant and adaptable to your weather. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by opes: 9:44pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
vanpeele: Noted..It is hybrid variety, i will just try it and compare d yield |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by opes: 9:51pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
EMMAACHILE: Thanks for the information |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by FarmTech(m): 11:17pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
vanpeele:.. Fresh manures always does that. You can prevent it by composting them before applying. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by vanpeele: 8:26am On Mar 07, 2016 |
FarmTech: Trust me..They were WEEELLLL composted. Maybe I was unlucky |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Cossycute(f): 11:58am On Mar 07, 2016 |
EMMAACHILE:pls any help on how i can get the seed in LOKOJA,Kogi State. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Cossycute(f): 12:36pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
opes:pls does anyone know the hybrid of cucumber and other plants that can survive in a hot weather environment like Kogi State and possibly the outlet where i can buy the seeds.I hope to start my our smart gardening this month |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Nobody: 2:49pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Cossycute: Jenta Agro chemicals, just beside the junction between NUJ and the High court, close to Police headquarters, Lokoja. Its the office under the upstairs there. Do you stay in Lokoja? |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Nobody: 2:50pm On Mar 07, 2016 |
Cossycute: Two models available there. Marketmore was what I bought. I can't remember the second one. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by dwal: 11:53am On Mar 08, 2016 |
Am in lagos where can i get the cucumber seeds. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Cossycute(f): 1:04pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
EMMAACHILE:Thanks a bunch,yes i stay in Lokoja. |
Re: My Successful Cucumber Sack Farm In Kaduna by Cossycute(f): 1:17pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
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