₦airaland Forum

9gerian:
If true, these guys are going to wish for death but won’t find. Even their enemies will cry for them.

Dshocker:
So how much are we looking at?

Dshocker:
Op if i may ask, what exactly do you plan to do with the coconuts and how much will a 250 trees fetch per annum?

Lukuluku69:
Good Morning Sir!

You an Angel sent to me! What you said is absolutely correct. It kind of funny! I never watered/water it aside the Rains! Can you imagine!

My thinking is that it roots are deep in the ground so it can source for water by itself! Lol

I actually told the neighbor who gave me the Coconut I planted and she told me to tie a Rope around it and that that was what her mother told her to do. You need to see her Coconut Tree with hanging Coconuts bunches/clutches! But she told me when water it a lot. Though I never believe in the rope tying stuff but I think the watering works.

I know there must be a scientific reason for the shedding and your explanation just nailed it.

I got salt plenty for house and I am a chicken farmer too (Low Scale) so I can readily get manure.

I will apply as soon as I get home for the weekends.

Many Thanks Sir!

AreaFada2:
Wow! This is great. How can you be sure that it is actually dwarf coconut when buying from a nursery?
Where in Ogun is the dwarf breed supplier friend of yours?

How many acres of land have you planted the 250 trees on?
What is the risk of bush fire in that area?

We planted some coconut trees around the house in the 1990s. Within 15 to 20 years they grew too tall and had to be cut down. Risk of falling over to damage the house or fence.

They were supposed to be dwarf but grew very fast. The fruits were bountiful though and was a shame having to chop them down.

Have you considered a coconut co-operative?
Have you also considered oil palm?

Thanks.

43Ronin:
OP u do realise this is a long term investment right? Cos coconut starts producing fruits after 10 years.

Lukuluku69:
Good one Op. May your Labour not be in vain.

Please I have one solitary Coconut Tree in my compound. Planted 15-05-2019. Started flowering last year November (2021).

The Flowering was okay (Seven Clutches in all) but the small Coconuts hanging on the bunches ALL fell off save only 4. I thought may be it was still a young Tree

This year now, seven Flower Clutches have emerged and the same thing is happening.

What could be the cause? And what can I do?

I am not around now, I will get you pictures of what I am trying to say in a while.

SReporters:
By Jett-Iyke Amaechi

I asked a friend that traveled abroad when he told me about the decline in his spiritual life.

"Or is it that they don't allow you pray over there? Tell me."

The abroad guy responded, "No, it is not so. You are allowed to pray here.

But when you get here you will realize that a lot of things that we perceive to be spiritual are not.

They are a product of failures, from government and ourselves.

You will meet a system and an ideology that will challenge your previous beliefs.

Imagine that here, you don't pray to fill gas, own a house, a car, go to school or have your children attend one of the best schools.

But in Nigeria, sometimes you even pray to have your three square meal per day."

"The thing tire me." I replied.

Then he continued, "You don't even pray to get a job.

There are agencies saddled with that responsibility and they do their best to get you a job in 2 months.

And once you get that job your life becomes a product of leverage, the one we acknowledge as grace in Nigeria.

But this grace doesn't come from above, it comes from the government.

Your child can even go to university and graduate without paying a dime.

As the child begins to work, the government will gradually deducts his fees from his salary in a way that it won't even affect the child.

Under such atmosphere, if it's you, you will change and behave like me.

You won't even suspect your uncles, you will know they have no hand in your failure or success.

I don't suspect my uncle's anymore. Infact, I even call them on phone now.

We are closer than before. Life is really a mystery.

A traveller is wiser than a gray-haired man.

But I will advise you, you know the government we have, do your best and come to this place.

You will thank God you did."

At this instance, I was weak. " So our government had made us to hate our uncles like this when we should have loved them.

Oh! As I have become an uncle now, tomorrow my nephews and nieces will hate me thinking that I'm responsible for their failures.

When I'm innocent. God forbid! Some of our uncles may be dying in silence of their innocency.

God will help them.

So, our government made us pray about every issue of life no matter how small and jump from one prayer house to another.

It shall not be well with them." I concluded.

" I think you now understand," We ended the call.

I was in deep thinking of what to do.

"Should we all leave this country and runaway? No, all of us aren't meant to travel overseas." I muttered those words.

But you that read to this point, what do you think?

https://www.solutionreporters.com/2022/12/24/why-do-nigerians-become-less-religious-when-they-travel-abroad/

middlebelter:
I have actually be very interested in Coconut farms. I understand there are dwarf coconuts with only three years gestation period and a plat can bear about 160 fruits a year. Please I need more information about the latest breeds with similar or better features than the above. I once contacted a farm in Ibadan but not sure I still have their contact. Please share your experience and valuable pieces of information.

hahn:
Nice

I am also in Ogun state and I am planning on purchasing 2 plots next year although I was hoping to rear goats on them.

How long does it take for the coconut tree to start yielding?

I bought these two I'm going to plant on my other site and the dude said they are dwarf

leofab:
you can be growing your plantain alongside the coconut to make ends meet..

house10studios:
Cows dey pass there?

We used herbicide on the grasses. Occasionally cows come during the dry season. At first I was angry, but I later discovered I will be needing the cow dung too.

Guderian:
You have a youtube channel

Camberlo:
This is commendable, a long term investment.
I pray God spare your life to reap the fruit of the labour.

aylipple:
Do you want to take advantage of the coconut value chain properly as well get access to vast opportunities (hybrid seedlings, expert opinions, market, government funding opportunities, etc)? I suggest you become a member of NACOPPMAN (that's the umbrella body for anything coconut in Nigeria).

dominique:
It's the dwarf coconut species. It's scenarios like this and the other one in my previous comment that convinced that there are male and female coconut plants. Thanks for the lectures, wishing you a bountiful harvest.

Dukeolumidemans:
This is a good path. God bless ur handwork my brother.

dominique:
How about 2 coconut trees planted side by side. One proudest fruits while the other remains barren, what could be the reason?

dominique:
The plants in the opening post are almost a year old? How long does it take before they starts producing fruits?

dominique:
But there are some coconut plants that don't produce fruits. I know of someone that planted coconuts in his main house and rental house which was just on the next street. The one in his main house never bore fruits while the one in the rental house bore hundreds of coconuts till the tree wore out. The tenants just dey enjoy free coconuts cos the landlord no too get wahala. We were told that it the male and female coconut seeds are identical (just like pawpaw) and one won't know the difference till they get to the fruiting stage.

umuna:
Lol. Female coconut Kwa? Nothing like female coconut, what know is the flowers have both male and female. And how do one know the female flowers from the male is through the size of the copra(flowers). The female flowers (copra) are bigger, while the Male flowers are smaller in size.

Rrchrd:
Pls how can one know the best female coconut to plant

rainmoredays:
I am too sure of the email I used in registering this account, but here's mine

rainmoredays(at)gmail,com

rainmoredays:
I am actually in Ogun state too.
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Could you link me with your seller, I need like 5 seedlings.
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I am in Sango Otta to be precise.

mariahAngel:
Coconut oil is the next big thing.
I wish you prosperity.

rainmoredays:
Coincidentally, I just started nursing this 4 this morning, I have 9 already planted. I am waiting for the raining season to plant it.
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Please tell, how much did you buy your seedlings for and where is your location.
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I actually plan on using 2 plots for coconut farming.

mariahAngel:
Coconut plantation is a big deal in the Philippines.
Op, how many coconut plants do you have?

AirFireEarthH20:
It's possible too in Kaduna. Southern Kaduna has about 51.2% population going by the last census. Why do you think all the parties join forces to attack Obi everyday, Obi and LP they call structureless? APC and PDP have employed very smart, intelligent and experienced elections forecasters and strategists, and those people have told them the damage LP can do to their presidential ambitions. While NW and NE is going to be a strong fight with APC, PDP and to a lesser extent, NNPP, APC and PDP have zero chances of winning SE. On the other hand, LP is doing well in SS and making inroads in SW and NC. Considering there are 3 strong candidates + 1 contesting, you should understand why the various propaganda against Obi.

Jub101:
Herbicide containing glyphosate should be used with dimethyl amine (popularly know as 2-4D) in the ratio 200ml to 50ml respectively in a 20L knapsack sprayer.

HeartlessMan:
OP did you buy seedlings abi na ya coconut head you take start?

harley88:
I’m an Honda fan so I’d advice you for the tokunbo of the Honda Civic 2012 model. Change go still remain from the 4.5.
Or you go for the naija used 2013/14 Honda Accord. Change no suppose remain.
These cars are easy to maintain and also command some prestige.

I would have advised VW Jetta 2013, but maintenance might be an issue esp for a first time owner.

prepresh:
Please I need the connection to teach in the UK I believe I can do it