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vickychuk:
Actually I'm farming for the first time so haven't really had any experience with forliar fertilizer. I just got info on forliar feeding of cucumber plants while doing more research and decided to try it out. According to the research plants tend to absorb nutrients readily from their leave more than from roots. However forliar feeding can not substitute root fertilizer application totally. As for the picture will do that tomorrow.

Ok....Foliar spray in the morning or evening. Afternoon is a no no

Kudos on this thread and for taking the time out to answer peoples questions.

I've followed this blog post closely and used some of the information that I learnt to progress my own project. This experience has helped me put together a detailed blog post, which I published on my blog today. You can check it out here How to Start Cucumber Farming in Nigeria

I'm sure you will find some of the answers that you are looking. Please feel free to give me your honest feedback.

@the farm on Tuesday .3rd leaves emerging From the cucumbers 8 days after planting .Tranplanted some seedlings from the ground to sack to make up for the ones that failed to germinate, Watered the cucumber plants manually,Applied NPK fertilizer ,sprayed them with a portion of pesticide when I noticed 2-3 with bitten off leaves. Then to the main event[Cutting bamboo sticks for the trellis ]. I never knew dragging bamboo out from the dense vegetation was this hard.They were intertwined like Bob Marley's hair but I conquered sha .Splitting the sticks was less tasking though.Got some ropes today for setting the trellis.

Cukes @ 8 days.

knostbrown01:
Specification on cucumber:
ask any farmer around where you can u buy seedlings, buy technisem product(85min germinatn assured), or premier-seed(tested and trusted by me) or any recommended one.Varieties dt will grow well depend on ur location.
cost : 100gram is #1800 here in osun state. u will find @least 4000seedlings in it..

(2) Maxi force ( tested and trusted) #2000 is 1ltr

(3) Am using DD force #1700 is 1Ltr( 1000EC capacity), u can use snipper, cypertex and any recommended pesticide

. Pls where are you in sounds state and can I get your contact for seed purchase and more info?

I mean osun state

praise4real:
I mean osun state

Osogbo, nxt time quote me for timely response

@Vanpeele, I engage in an argument with sm1 about cucumber, pls, how many fruit can a seed of cucumber grows @maturity

knostbrown01:
Osogbo, nxt time quote me for timely response

@Vanpeele, I engage in an argument with sm1 about cucumber, pls, how many fruit can a seed of cucumber grows @maturity

Minimum 2.......with proper pollination, over 10 (that's hybrids). Normal seeds.....maybe 5 max.....

Please I have been following the thread and I see really money making prospect but what about marketing... I know for location like Lagos all is well bug what of we in osun... Please idea and any useful information will be greatly appreciated

vanpeele:
Minimum 2.......with proper pollination, over 10 (that's hybrids). Normal seeds.....maybe 5 max.....

@vanpeele thanks for this. Murano f1 and Tokyo f1, are they hybrid seeds please? I'm a novice actually, just getting started.


Thanks

Mercie123:
@vanpeele thanks for this. Murano f1 and Tokyo f1, are they hybrid seeds please? I'm a novice actually, just getting started.


Thanks

Yes they are both hybrid

Adegbem01:
Please I have been following the thread and I see really money making prospect but what about marketing... I know for location like Lagos all is well bug what of we in osun... Please idea and any useful information will be greatly appreciated

Marketing is a problem for most people...even in Kaduna here. Don't know the dynamics of Osun but a friend told me that Akure is a hot spot when it comes to vegetables..so you can try since you're very close.

DICON2:
Yes they are both hybrid

thanks DICON2

mercie123 my Oga don answer you. Anything that has F1 written on it is hybrid.

vanpeele:
thanks DICON2

mercie123 my Oga don answer you. Anything that has F1 written on it is hybrid.

Thank you very much @DICON2 and @vanpeele

also reside here in kaduna narayi to be precise will luv to have a word wit u op
simonkast34@gmail.com
08162280673

also reside here in kaduna narayi to be precise will luv to have a word wit u op
simonkast34@gmail.com
08162280673

vanpeele:
Marketing is a problem for most people...even in Kaduna here. Don't know the dynamics of Osun but a friend told me that Akure is a hot spot when it comes to vegetables..so you can try since you're very close.

sparrow212:
also reside here in kaduna narayi to be precise will luv to have a word wit u op
simonkast34@gmail.com
08162280673

I've called but it ain't going through

Pavore9:
It is a matter of personal interest as this can be replicated in any part of Nigeria and it is not only limited to cucumbers as one can grow Capiscum, Tomatoes, Ugu, Butternut Squash, Strawberries, Okro and so many other crops using these same bags........interest is the keyword!

pls where can I get hybrid cucumber n tomato seeds in kenya. Mybrother is in kenya n will be coming backnext week want him to buy for me

So now my land is ready, sacks are almost delivered to my farm, and water is coming through. I have a problem now. COMPOSTED COW DUNG!!! How do I get this? I've read from you guys like a million times how long it takes to compost cow dung effectively which obviously I can't do as we speak. Please you guys should help me as to where I can buy or probably suggest alternatives, or maybe some organic fertilizers that could fill the gap. Thanks.

Mercie123:
So now my land is ready, sacks are almost delivered to my farm, and water is coming through. I have a problem now. COMPOSTED COW DUNG!!! How do I get this? I've read from you guys like a million times how long it takes to compost cow dung effectively which obviously I can't do as we speak. Please you guys should help me as to where I can buy or probably suggest alternatives, or maybe some organic fertilizers that could fill the gap. Thanks.

Dry cow dung is OK...whether composted or not

vanpeele:
Dry cow dung is OK...whether composted or not

Thanks for always helping me out. You just moved me a step ahead again. Much blessings on you bro.

vanpeele:
Marketing is a problem for most people...even in Kaduna here. Don't know the dynamics of Osun but a friend told me that Akure is a hot spot when it comes to vegetables..so you can try since you're very close.

someone was telling me the same thing... Thanks

@vanpeele well done bro, please can I have ur email and whatsapp number plsss? thanks in advance!!!

dre44k:
@vanpeele well done bro, please can I have ur email and whatsapp number plsss? thanks in advance!!!

Sorry bro...BBM 58B81615

Vanpeele, love love! You're doing good.

My first question is where do I get soil for the sacks... I mean how do I recognise the soil I need and where can I get it? Planted tomatoes during harmattan but they all died in February when it was supposed to start fruiting.... making me suspect the soil. Meanwhile, the peppers I planted at the same time are fruiting now and I have been harvesting them for home use, but I just noticed they look frail and no more fruiting. ..leaves are turning yellow and falling off. What could be the cause and how do I treat it?
The seeds were manufactured from my kitchen ,could that be the cause?

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greetings:
Vanpeele, love love! You're doing good.

My first question is where do I get soil for the sacks... I mean how do I recognise the soil I need and where can I get it? Planted tomatoes during harmattan but they all died in February when it was supposed to start fruiting.... making me suspect the soil. Meanwhile, the peppers I planted at the same time are fruiting now and I have been harvesting them for home use, but I just noticed they look frail and no more fruiting. ..leaves are turning yellow and falling off. What could be the cause and how do I treat it?
The seeds were manufactured from my kitchen ,could that be the cause?

I guess you weren't irrigating your tomatoes that's why they dried up.. Remember we had extended period of harmatan into late February. It probably wasn't the soil as pepper and tomato requires the same type of soil and nutrients.Since you planted in harmatan which I'm guessing is November or December the pepper should be over 6 months by now. pepper like every other vegetable die of at some point so don't expect them to yield on and on. There is a method called successive planting. you plant new crop which will replace the once dieing off so you have ready to harvest vegetables and fruits all year round. Make a new nursery and start over you could try growing a few other plants which you fancy along with your pepper and tomatoes.The seeds being from your kitchen shouldn't play much part in the plant's general health as tomato and pepper are selfpollinating and I don't thing they can have notable hybrid vigour compared to most cross pollinating vegetables so I would not be buying from a seed dealer #HappyFarming

Is it late to start planting Cucumber in Rivers state?
I have a farm that is over 30 plots and cleared up . I want to commence making ridges for the Cucumber farming. Any advice please?

Itydee:
Is it late to start planting Cucumber in Rivers state?
I have a farm that is over 30 plots and cleared up . I want to commence making ridges for the Cucumber farming. Any advice please?

If water doesn't settle after a very heavy rain....you're ok.....if no rain....don't even try unless you'll irrigate

vickychuk:
I guess you weren't irrigating your tomatoes that's why they dried up.. Remember we had extended period of harmatan into late February. It probably wasn't the soil as pepper and tomato requires the same type of soil and nutrients.Since you planted in harmatan which I'm guessing is November or December the pepper should be over 6 months by now. pepper like every other vegetable die of at some point so don't expect them to yield on and on. There is a method called successive planting. you plant new crop which will replace the once dieing off so you have ready to harvest vegetables and fruits all year round. Make a new nursery and start over you could try growing a few other plants which you fancy along with your pepper and tomatoes.The seeds being from your kitchen shouldn't play much part in the plant's general health as tomato and pepper are selfpollinating and I don't thing they can have notable hybrid vigour compared to most cross pollinating vegetables so I would not be buying from a seed dealer #HappyFarming

Thank you for responding. I was watering it and all,its just a little planting in my lawn in place of flowers. Just experimenting. So am Guessing the peppers are done with their cycle....I'll uproot them and try something different.

Still one question unanswered where do you get quality soil.?

greetings:
Thank you for responding. I was watering it and all,its just a little planting in my lawn in place of flowers. Just experimenting. So am Guessing the peppers are done with their cycle....I'll uproot them and try something different.

Still one question unanswered where do you get quality soil.?

Any loamy soil will do... You can also do some soil amendment by adding organic manure to the soil and mixing it properly.

Helo my cuke frd, does tomatoes must hav bin infected by de tomatoes Ebola, nt de soil nd i want to ask a question hia, can i plant cuke by july am staying at rivers state. I hav already planted cuke by MAY ending nd dey all germinate, can i go ahead to plant again for de month of july?

greetings:
Vanpeele, love love! You're doing good.

My first question is where do I get soil for the sacks... I mean how do I recognise the soil I need and where can I get it? Planted tomatoes during harmattan but they all died in February when it was supposed to start fruiting.... making me suspect the soil. Meanwhile, the peppers I planted at the same time are fruiting now and I have been harvesting them for home use, but I just noticed they look frail and no more fruiting. ..leaves are turning yellow and falling off. What could be the cause and how do I treat it?
The seeds were manufactured from my kitchen ,could that be the cause?