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MeAboki:
OP:
Can you pressure cooker instead of boiling in a cooking pot?

hmm don't know..but you can try

amagzy:
Can one use a plastic air tight container to preserve the tomatoes too?

no

GogetterMD:
Pls OP, can we also do this for shombo, tatashe and rodo?

yup provided you cook dry it

tabithababy:
. Op you said no refrigeration but you later included the fact that one needs to refrigerate after opening.

Hmm...when you make it...you can store it as long as you like...no fridge Abi....

when tomato come scarce..Shey you go find your stash open one or two....

If you come open am and you no finish use the content...you no go put am for fridge Ni? after it was air tight you come open am..please tell me why you no go refrigerate am..pls read the thread carefully

lamdec:
Can I use mayonnaise bottle or must it be jam bottle?

any container would do provided the lid is metal. don't use plastic

quintybabee:
Pls I would like to know if one can store the meat and the stew togther this way or just the stew ? Thanks

Don't know about meat....mum fries dry them sometimes to preserve longer...you can try it though

Beetobee:
Can the tomato be ground together with pepper and onion or its strictly tomato?

Yes

manmidtexy:
To be honest with you. I am hearing for the first but alot of experts responded that already have the info.

But, one improtant issue you mentioned about Non-Refrigeration for preservation for 1 Year duration, you still mentioned refrigeration @ the tail end of your post.

Is it after you open the each Jar for use because of air contamination or what you saying ?

Yes..when you open for use

talktonase:
My mum has been doing it for 50years now..

lol

Peacetemi:
Can I get a free jar of tomatoes??

lol...you'll only ask for more

lalasticlala....you never see this thread ni? Abi make the topic be tomato snake?

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

Sorry bro...BBM 58B81615

organicfoods:
Sorry...I should have done that earlier. Was thinking of doing it in another post.

You can but also here

pat077:
Nice one. One can also turn them to tomato powder.

Yeah but nothing beats the taste of fresh tomatoes. Dried or powdered tomatoes don't taste the same.

very nice...I don't think you've mentioned the number of sacks, yield per week and duration of your harvests

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

dondo83:
impressive but hope it wont have the slappy taste a tin tomato has

No it won't....provided you follow the instructions

You can also use ketchup or salad cream containers. I personally don't like them because of the small opening.

BTW lalasticlala...see free lifehack for tomato

mecuzee:
What's the shelf life with this method!

The topic says it...also read through

BoluwGoldenFarm:
You have just created a business idea for a smart guy, who will start the business when tomatoes is very cheap and source for used jam jars all over the country and brand it, sell the paste when the fresh orators are expensive.

That means that jam jar can be use to preserve stew and soup even food so you do have to cook every day but just warm and eat... Fast life

Don't worry..not everything is about money bro..smart guys don't last....wise ones do. The more ideas we share the better "OUR" lives would be in the long run.

Yes even stew and soup work well. A great solution for workers who don't have time. Fast life? hmm...more like sustainable living

jopretty:
25 gini? Waw!! That's cool, guess your mum is a great cook then.

you bet

jopretty:
We've been doing this for over 5yrs...thanks for informing others.

Lol 5 yrs.....Mum's been doing it for over 25 yrs.....still counting

zemaye
https://www.nairaland.com/3134717/preserve-fresh-tomato-paste-year

Hi everyone,

I'm happy to see how everyone's crying for the "common" tomato. Most people (wey get sense) will start preparing for next year by either farming, gardening, or preserving.

My first thread was on very cheap farming but here's another for preserving our darling tomato when it becomes cheap again.

With this method, one can store fresh tomato paste for over a year but guaranteed 1 year, that's if everything's done right.

What you need are
1. Tomato
2. Jam jar (it must be the sort you see in the pics....plastics won't work at all)

Step 1.
Blend your tomato or take it where it's grinded in bulk (you don't have to squeeze the water out unless it's spoilt)

Step 2
Put the blended tomato in a pot (small or big depending on the amount blended). Boil the tomato till all it's water has evaporated and has become paste (try not to let it burn).

Step 3
Let it cool down. Scope some paste into a jam jar till it's filled up, then seal it properly with its cap.

Step 4
Put the sealed tomato paste in a pot of water till it's completely submerged. Allow the pot of water to reach boiling point, then leave to boil for 10-15 mins (don't worry...it won't break). Take them out of the pot and allow to cool. Put then in cartons and store in a cool dry place. No need for fridge. #Shikenan

PLEASE NOTE:
1. No matter the amount of jam jars you put in the pot of water, MAKE SURE THEY'RE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED BEFORE BOILING.

2. JAM JARS WHICH KNIVES WERE USED TO OPEN THEM WON'T WORK. Only normally opened jam jars would work because they're still air tight.

3.Once you open the jar, use the amount you need then refrigerate.

Feel free to ask questions.

zemaye:
pls open a thread and teach us step by step
people will really find it useful . my attraction is the no preservative that is cool!
when tomato is excess people can store and utilise.
sorry it seems am derailing this thread.

*sighs* no wahala.

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

zemaye:
Really
How so?

Just a clue Wanted to create a thread but a solution has been found for the tomato issue...so no need

oblo:
What might be your cost analysis for your setup so far?

Whats your expected profit over time?

If everyone had just a setup like this with other veggies as well.. especially tomatoes one can only imagine the independence.

Don't imagine it but achieve it. I've been flexing with tomatoes. We can preserve fresh tomato paste for up to a year (guaranteed) with no refrigeration and no preservatives what so ever.

vickychuk:
22 May :So I went to the farm to set up the trellis for the cucumber plants.I was able to do that but discovered I'd be needing more of the ropes.There has been sufficient amount of rain so I'm not going to be irrigating for some time. (Weather promises more rain).

Kudos. You're almost there. I'm thinking your trellis should be higher. If your cukes reach full maturity... I no think say you go fit waka between those ridges. Anyways, we're watching you.

DICON2:
Yes they are both hybrid

thanks DICON2

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

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.....