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guchilady:
Nyc 1 @ op,pix of d farm pls nd hw long does pineappl take from plantn to harvesting?

I will unfold this as we move along in this discussion

SPACING
Pineappe plants are usually set out in twin/double or triple rows. A spacing of 1m from centre to centre of beds/ridges, rows 60cm apart within beds/ridges and plants 30cm apart within rows is recommended (30 x 60 x 100cm) giving a plant population of 55,000 plants/ha.

Ensure that your suckers are ready like 1week before planting. Peel off the first two-leaf layers of the root base so as to expose the young roots, thereby hastening growth rate. While planting, ensure to plant the suckers at a depth of 10 cm.

Ademat7:
nice one,d lecture is cool by d way OP do u HV a pineapple farm? pls picture;it will boost morale

Yes we have an acre of demonstrated plot of pineapple. This was prepared main for teaching and training of our trainees. I shall post pictures soon.

CHOICE OF VARIETY
There are a lot of pineapple specie in Nigeria but there is a need to conduct a demand-approach market research in order to determine the specie to grow. The two most economically viable pineapple species suitable for commercial farming are; The smooth cayenne and the Golden Yellow also know as Pure Gold pineapple. It is important to ascertain the kind of variety you want to buy by visiting the farm where the pineapple is grown.

PLANTING MATERIALS
It is important to note at this point that the success of pineapple farming is embedded in the means of propagation. Pineapple is usually propagated by sucker, slip and crown. The crown is the most common and traditional method of propagating pineapple. This is the leafy part of a pineapple fruit. Some factors are associated with the use of crown in propagating pineapples which have discouraged some many farmers in venturing into this crop on a commercial level. Among these factors include; longer time to bearing fruits and difficulty in getting them in large quantities. These factors are also peculiar in slip propagation means. Whereas, sucker allows quick growth of pineapple and it is much easier to access.
Hence, use of healthy suckers are recommended for growing pineapples.

SITE CLEARING
Clear the farmland of any stumps and thereafter plough the land, leaving it for a week or two so as to expose possible insect attackers to sunlight. Thereafter, you can ridge the farmland.

NOTE:
Experiences have shown in recent times that pineapple grows and does well when planted on ridges than on a flat harrowed land. This is due to the fragile nature of the root. So ensure that the land is proper tilled, as well plant pineapples on ridges/beds.

[color=#000000][/color][/color]Pineapple farming is one very sure money making farming enterprise that is yet to gain desired attention of most farmers in Nigeria.
It is a fruit with a lot of economic importance. Aside been eaten raw, to make salads and fruit cocktail, it is also processed into fruit juice, Jam, Wine etc.

Pineapple growers do not only make money from the sales of pineapple fruits but also sell suckers to other intending growers. Hence, pineapple is the current money spinner as far as farming enterprise is concerned today. If you are thinking of a profitable farming business to start in the country, then think no more. Pineapple farming is the ideal enterprise to invest on.

In the past, so many people have been discouraged about pineapple farming due to its longer time of fruiting (2years) and its inability to bear fruit, ripe, harvest and sell the whole farm at the same time. However, recent discoveries from research had alleviated these challenges. Pineapple can now be planted to bear fruit, ripe, harvest and sold at the same time within a period of 14 months.

However, pineapple farming is not a quick money making farm enterprise as compared to annual crops such as maize, cowpea, cucumber etc but it is a sure way of making sustainable income over time after it is initially established. If properly monitored and taken serious, it is a business that offers a year round perpectual stable financial life.

Now, let us discuss the tips to a successful pineapple farming.[color=#990000]Pineapple farming is one very sure money making farming enterprise that is yet to gain desired attention of most farmers in Nigeria.
It is a fruit with a lot of economic importance. Aside been eaten raw, to make salads and fruit cocktail, it is also processed into fruit juice, Jam, Wine etc.

Pineapple growers do not only make money from the sales of pineapple fruits but also sell suckers to other intending growers. Hence, pineapple is the current money spinner as far as farming enterprise is concerned today. If you are thinking of a profitable farming business to start in the country, then think no more. Pineapple farming is the ideal enterprise to invest on.

In the past, so many people have been discouraged about pineapple farming due to its longer time of fruiting (2years) and its inability to bear fruit, ripe, harvest and sell the whole farm at the same time. However, recent discoveries from research had alleviated these challenges. Pineapple can now be planted to bear fruit, ripe, harvest and sold at the same time within a period of 14 months.

However, pineapple farming is not a quick money making farm enterprise as compared to annual crops such as maize, cowpea, cucumber etc but it is a sure way of making sustainable income over time after it is initially established. If properly monitored and taken serious, it is a business that offers a year round perpectual stable financial life.

Now, let us discuss the tips to a successful pineapple farming.Pineapple farming is one very sure money making farming enterprise that is yet to gain desired attention of most farmers in Nigeria.
It is a fruit with a lot of economic importance. Aside been eaten raw, to make salads and fruit cocktail, it is also processed into fruit juice, Jam, Wine etc.

Pineapple growers do not only make money from the sales of pineapple fruits but also sell suckers to other intending growers. Hence, pineapple is the current money spinner as far as farming enterprise is concerned today. If you are thinking of a profitable farming business to start in the country, then think no more. Pineapple farming is the ideal enterprise to invest on.

In the past, so many people have been discouraged about pineapple farming due to its longer time of fruiting (2years) and its inability to bear fruit, ripe, harvest and sell the whole farm at the same time. However, recent discoveries from research had alleviated these challenges. Pineapple can now be planted to bear fruit, ripe, harvest and sold at the same time within a period of 14 months.

However, pineapple farming is not a quick money making farm enterprise as compared to annual crops such as maize, cowpea, cucumber etc but it is a sure way of making sustainable income over time after it is initially established. If properly monitored and taken serious, it is a business that offers a year round perpectual stable financial life.

Now, let us discuss the tips to a successful pineapple farming.

SOIL TYPE
Pineapple thrive well on a well drained sandy soil because of the nature of its roots. The roots are extremely fragile and can only grow in a loose and well aerated soil with relatively good water retention. Hence, silty soils and clayey soils are not recommended for growing pineapples. A sandy soil with a PH between 4.5 and 5.5 is most appropriate for growing pineapples.

Incase your farmland has fulfilled the above requirements but it is sloopy, then ensure you plough and ridge across the slope in-order to control erosion.

CLIMATE
Pineapple is mostly planted during the rainy season when there is an even distribution of rainfall during the early periods of planting. Although pineapples are high consumers of water and light but does well under a mild temperature. Hence, ensure to plant pineapple during the rainy season such that there is adequate water for a period of 4 months after planting so that it can grow well and guarantee good yield.

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Pineapple business is a very lucrative farm enterprise that farmers are yet to discover. The returns cannot be undermined.

For setting up of pineapple farm, you can contact me on this number 08032906906

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For setting up of pineapple farm, you can contact me on this number 08032906906

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I wonder why people as a result of lack of adequate knowledge will just decide to buy things such as agricultural seeds without due consultation from experts because someone from nowhere without proper information is selling.

Pls Op, what is the name of the cucumber specie you sell and which agroecological zone is it suitable for?

Nice job here bro. Just as d last comment states, kindly show and explain d staking process.

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