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Gdm all,the Indonesian hybrid dwarf paw paw seeds still available for sale.

Gdm all.Hybrid seeds differ from open pollinated seeds.Open pollinated seeds are seeds that a farmer gets from seed saved after harvest from an open-pollinated variety which can be grown in subsequent years and will produce same as the parent plant the seed came from provided that it does not cross-pollinate with another variety.However, hybrid seeds are seed produced by cross-pollinated plants.It involves cross breeding different specie of plants to get an hybrid.They don't produce same results after harvest,so can't be grown subsequently .You will have to buy them in another planting season. However, hybrid seeds produces high Yeild and are mostly resistance to most crop diseases.

Gdday all.

Gdday all.

Gdday all,good improved hybrid Banana and plantain suckers available. IITA standard. Call for order request or further enquiries on 07082638957 or WhatsApp.

Gdday all,Indonesian dwarf paw paw seeds very much available. Place your order request with SEEDWORLD and it will be delivered to your location as waybill. Call 07082638957 or WhatsApp.

New seeds arrival.

Gdday all,for those who indicated for cucumber seeds can reach me 07082638957 by call ,text or WhatsApp. New seeds just arriving. But note limited quantities available. It shall be first come first serve.

Gdm all.It can be delivered to you via peace mass transit from port Harcourt to Owerri.

Gdm all.Cucumber seeds I sell are hybrid F1 seeds not open pollinated seeds.I have several of them in port Harcourt such as Greengo ,Tokyo F1 and Nagano F1 .You can place an order or call or whatsapp me on 07082638957 for delivery arrangement to ur location.

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT FIELD ESTABLISHMENT BEFORE PLANTING OF VEGETABLES.

1. LAND PREPARATION : Vegetables differ widely from field crops in their requirements for land preparation and cultural practices because of their differences in their morphologies, growth habit, and socio-economic values. In preparing land for vegetable production, the following factors are taken into consideration : ecological location, mode of cropping, season, crop disposition, and the type of vegetables to be grown.

STAGES OF LAND PREPARATION.

(a) CLEARING : It is often necessary to remove the vegetation cover when a piece of land is to be used for vegetable production. The land clearing methods may involve removing the remains of previous crops and undergrowth, cutting back the woody shrubs and trees and burning them. Machete is used for clearing in a small scale production, while heavy machine like bulldozer is used in a commercial scale production but with skill not to temper so much with the top soil.

(b). LEVELING : When the site has been cleared, uneven land may have to be leveled. This facilitates the process of ploughing, harrowing ridging and layout of the site.

(c) TILLAGE : Tillage is the term used for manual or mechanical manipulation of the soil to prepare it for use in crop production. In vegetable production, the main objectives for tillage are to secure increased growth and yields, to obtain suitable seed bed, to eliminate competition with weeds during early growth, improve the physical condition of the soil and conserve its water and nutrient contents.

IMPORTANCE OF TILLAGE.

1. Seed bed preparation : A seed bed provides an environment in which a seed can germinate and grow. It is loose, well drained, deep enough, makes good contact with the seed, retains adequate moisture and is free of weeds.

2. Level land : Land leveling may be required to make it amenable to a chosen method of irrigation.

3. Weed Control: Weeds are menace to crop production. They compete with crops for plant environmental factors. They must be controlled before planting and during growth of the crops by appropriate tillage methods.

4. Incorporation of Organic matter and soil amendment : Green manures, crop residues, organic fertilizers can be added to soil by ploughing them under, or mixing at the time of soil preparation.

5. Improved Physical properties of the soil : Compaction of the fields impede drainage, rooting and crop growth. A hard pan also be caused by traffic may be broken up by tillage method.

(d) EROSION CONTROL : The soil surface after tillage may be such that it impedes run off. Stubble may be incorporated or ridges constructed to curb erosion. Tillage Tools: Hoe, cutlass, Garden fork, Hand fork, disc plough, disc harrow

(e) CONSERVATION MEASURES : Most suitable land for vegetable growing in the humid tropics is usually sloppy. When such site has to be used for growing vegetables, soil conservation measure must be carried to prevent top soil from being washed away. After clearing, ploughing and ridging, the surface of the soil is in a very unstable condition unless efficient conservation measures are adopted. The most frequently used methods include the following:

(i) Terracing: This is the most traditional methods used in the prevention of erosion and is effective on land which has a fairly steep slope. It is obtained by constructing flat areas along the main contours of the land.

(ii) Cover Crops: These are planted to prevent exposure of the soil from direct solar radiation and falling rain when any part of the farmland is not used for planting. The most suitable cover crops are the forage legumes such as beans,cowpea,groundnut, sorghum e.t.c. the leaves of which will provide cover over the land. These crops also improve the fertility of the soil.

(iii) Strip cropping: is a method of farming which involves cultivating a field partitioned into long, narrow strips which are alternated in a crop rotation system. It is used when a slope is too steep or when there is no alternative method of preventing soil erosion. The most common crop choices for strip cropping are closely sown crops such as hay, wheat, or other forages which are alternated with strips of row crops, such as corn, soybeans, cotton, or sugar beets. The forages serve primarily as cover crops .

(2) PLANTING : After land preparation processes planting begins. Vegetables can be propagated either by direct sowing or transplanting methods.

PLANTING METHODS .

(a) Direct sowing: Vegetables are sowed either by broadcasting or by seed drilling methods.

(i) Broadcasting method: In broadcasting, seeds are spread over the prepared land by throwing small quantities of the seeds into the air close to the surface of the prepared land. Broadcasting is the normal practice in sowing seeds of most leafy vegetables .

(ii) Seed drilling method: This is a method for planting small seeded vegetables in rows. Shallow furrows are made at the spacing recommended for the crop and the seed drilled along the furrows. This method can also be used for some leafy vegetables.

(iii) Transplanting method: Vegetable seedlings are first raised in the nursery for a required period of time before they are transplanted on the field. Seedlings are transplanted in the morning or in the evening to avoid transplanting shock. Vegetables like tomato, pepper, cabbage, egg plant, garden egg are planted by using transplanting method.

TRANSPLANTING TECHNIQUES

(i) Clearing of site.
( ii) Removal of trash by burning.
( iii) Preparation of bed.
( iv) . Seedling sowing.
( v.) Watering
(vi) Erecting of permanent supports for shading.

ROUTINE OPERATIONS AFTER PLANTING.

(a) Thinning : Thinning of vegetable is done to reduce the number of seedlings per stand when planted in the farm. It is also used to obtain regular spacing and plant population when sowing is done in drills by removing the weakest seedlings or those infected by diseases or damaged by insect pests.

(b) Supplying: This is the practice of providing missing stands of vegetables planted by direct sowing as a result of poor emergence or when seedlings are damaged by pests. The essence of seed supply is to maintain correct plant population. Supplying of seeds has to be carried out as early as possible after emergence.

(c) Staking: This is usually required for vegetables with climbing growth habit such as fluted pumpkin,Cucumber, ito-melon or those with weak stems such as tomato. Staking is done to provide support for the plant to climb and display the leaves for photosynthesis to take place.The support allows the plant to carry more load without touching the soil thus enhancing the quality of the fruit. Stake can be made from bamboo or other available wood.

(d) Mulching: A mulch is a layer of plant residue or other materials which is applied to the surface of the soil in order to reduce evaporation, run-off or to prevent weed growth. The purpose of mulching is to conserve soil moisture. Mulching also ensure clean fruit, hasten maturity and increase yields. Most vegetables grown in the humid or semi-arid region, particularly those wit fairly long duration such as pepper, egg plant and tomatoes, benefit from mulching.

(e) Watering: One of the most critical inputs to vegetable production in semi-arid areas, dry season farming and nursery establishment is water. During the dry season or off season, the source of water for vegetable growing is from irrigation while in the wet season, rainfall is the source of water. Young vegetable seedlings in the nursery or in the field should be watered in the early morning or in the evening. Watering should be done before transplanting particularly in the evening. Over-watering can be very harmful and can encourage the development of pathogenic diseases and also cause mechanical damage to the seedlings.

(f) Fertilizer application: This is an important variable cost in vegetable production, As all vegetables, particularly the leafy grow quickly, they must be provided with ample supplies of nutrients such as nitrogen. Application of N fertilizer has been shown to increase yield and to enhance the content of mineral elements such as Ca, P, Na, Zn and Mg. In some tropical leafy vegetables, organic fertilizers or other sources of P and K can be applied as pre-plant basal dressing or after the plants have become established as post planting application.

(g) Weeding: Weed is any plant that grows where it is not wanted. Weed can reduce yield up to 40-60% if not controlled. Weeds can be controlled using cultural, physical, mechanical and biological methods. Weed seeds and rhizomes can be killed using physical method during land preparation by burning. Mulching of soil can also be used to smother weeds. Intercropping of spreading vegetables like melon with some erect and broad leaf crop like okra can provide ecological protection against weed development. Hoeing, pulling and roguing are carried out during the early stages of growth. Chemical weed control is applied in commercially grown vegetable crops though constitute to environmental pollution.A new weed controller invented known as Roll weeder can also be use to Control weed keys manually.

3. PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL : Attack by pest and disease is one of the major factors militating against increased vegetable production in the tropics. Insects and disease infestation in vegetable crops bring about heavy losses through yield reduction, lowered quality of produce, increased costs of production and harvests.

CONTROL MEASURES

(i) Planting of high quality, disease-free seed expecially hybrid F1 seeds which you can get from SEEDWORLD .
(ii) Use of disease resistant seed varieties.
(iii) Use of vegetables best suited to climate and soil.
(iv). Weed control.
(v) Destroy the remains of annual crop after harvest to prevent pest build-up.
(vi) Good crop rotation practices and good farming practices must always be observed.
(vii) Destroy contaminated plants.


I believe with all these practices properly observed, i see us making good progress in our farming ventures.I wish u all a happy Sunday .From SEEDWORLD.

Gdday and a happy Sunday to u all.I have stopped raising the seedlings due to the tender and week nature of transportation of the seedling to distance places.Most time the drivers do damage them before they get to the destinations.What I do now is only the seeds I sell.You can get accross to me and place an order for the seeds by call,text or WhatsApp 07082638957.Thk u.SEEDWORLD.

Gdm Sir,a Happy Sunday to all .Murano 2 F1 is currently out of stock.Tokyo f1 is expected this new week .

Murano is currently out of stock.What we are expecting letter is Tokyo F1.

Gdeven, OK will reach you tomm @Cash solutions.

For more inquiries ,call,text or WhatsApp for the video of how it works sent to you on 07082638957.

INTRODUCING THE AUTOMATIC POWER WEEDER

DESCRIPTION : The automatic power weeder can be helpful in weeding of your farms with some benefits.It is a mini manual power weeder designed for weeding of farms.It works for maize farms,Rice,plantain,banana, Paw paw farms e.t.c.It replaces the use of herbicides which causes environmental pollutions .
Moreso,it helps to loosen the soil thereby preventing soil hardening. It is also to move around the farm and economical for farms weeding by saving cost on hiring labour for weeding.It can cover an acre in a day depending on the user.It supports high efficiency weeding neatly laid and stacked.It is suitable for plains,hills,terraces, triangle and other smaller plots. It also has different heads cuttings which makes it multifunctional. You can have it either with just the weeder and a cutter for 145,000 or complete with the accessories above for 175,000.


SPECIFICATIONS .
4-stroke brush cutter
Displacement: 35cc
Engine power: 0.9kw/6500-7000rpm Idling speed: 2800-3200rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 1000ml.

1 backpack brush cutter with 3 different blade: 1pcs 3T blade, 1pcs weeder with flat blade type, 1pcs weeder with crossed blade type.Durable and long lasting with proper use following direction for use in the instruction guide.

Gdm All,there are diff types,sizes and varieties which also affect price.It depend on the size of land you want to plant as well pls do call me for proper explanation and pricing on 07082638957.

Gdm all, Platinum Tomatoes from east west seed company Thailand.

May the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus bring Joy, happiness, favour and peace of mind to you and your household in Jesus name Amen, HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATION.SEEDWORLD.

May the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus bring Joy, happiness, favour and peace of mind to you and your household in Jesus name Amen, HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATION.SEEDWORLD.

May the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus bring Joy, happiness, favour and peace of mind to you and your household in Jesus name Amen, HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATION.SEEDWORLD.

May the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus bring Joy, happiness, favour and peace of mind to you and your household in Jesus name Amen, HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATION.SEEDWORLD.

Gdeven all ,compliment of the season.Wishing you all a most delightful time.

Gdeven all ,compliment of the season.Wishing you all a most delightful time.

Gdeven all ,compliment of the season.Wishing you all a most delightful time.

Gdeven all ,compliment of the season.Wishing you all a most delightful time.

30 tonnes of ginger is urgently available for sale in Kaduna. Pick up and delivery options available base on pricing. For more enquiries call/WhatsApp 07082638957 .

Gdeven ,compliment of the season.

Gdeven ,compliment of the season.

Gdeven ,compliment of the season to u all.