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My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 3:11pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
I decided to create this thread to show what I've been doing on the side based on the 'many many' things I've learnt on this forum and the burning passion to move our economy forward. Plenty pictures coming soon but manage these 2 for now! @vanpeele @vickychuks @organicfoods @soloxam @ishaqteejay @mimmmms @pavore9 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Badgers14: 3:28pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Good for you sweetheart.... Instead of waiting for bubu's N5k.... You got productive... Jisie ike.... Buena suerte.. May God Bless our hussles |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by generalbush(m): 3:41pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Are those cucumbers for consumption or Consumption!! |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 3:45pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Badgers14:lol...thanks for your kind words. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 4:10pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
generalbush:It took me awhile to figure your question and infact a trip to your profile. To answer you, it is for normal human beings. Still appreciate you coming over here. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by generalbush(m): 4:15pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Mercie123: So what did you decode from me??... A visitor here right??.... Just pulling your legs... Agriculture is the key, so we come in here once in a while to know if any opportunity abounds!! |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 4:35pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
generalbush:i figured. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by organicfoods(m): 4:54pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Excellent Effort...I am happy for your progress. That your cucumbers are really healthy ooo More pix please 1 Like |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 5:20pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
organicfoods:My oga I give all the glory to the most high God. Ha!!! Behind a healthy looking cucumber, there's a damn stressed out farmer! They're just 3weeks old so I still have a long way to go. But you taught me a lot sha, God will really bless you. I'm all physical and spiritual about this..lol. 1 Like |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by vanpeele: 6:21pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Congrats. Your journey to success has continued. @mimmmms if I say make you open thread you go dey make excuses. See as them don overtake you. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 7:27pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
vanpeele:Thank you boss. Please you still haven't told me about laying my hands on those poly bags o. I need to start making plans toward my next project. A million and one lessons learnt this session. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by vanpeele: 8:50pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Mercie123: Let's see how it goes first. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 9:05pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
vanpeele:ok boss |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Pavore9: 9:56pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Good to see that you have set forth, that is how practical knowledge is garnered and emboldens one to stretch the mind. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 10:20pm On Aug 10, 2016 |
Pavore9:You've been a great motivation. I really appreciate your effort. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by organicfoods(m): 6:48am On Aug 14, 2016 |
Mercie123:Time to drown the pests that come with your cucumbers. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 10:18am On Aug 14, 2016 |
Happy Sunday guys, so I got to the farm yesterday and BOOM!!!We're blooming already!!! Plants were 28days old yesterday.
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Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Nobody: 10:53am On Aug 14, 2016 |
Mercie123: Wish you a bountiful harvest. What did you use for your potting or rather sacking mix? It seems safer to plant cucumbers in bags than directly in the soil. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Nobody: 10:55am On Aug 14, 2016 |
@ Mercie123, will you top up the soil in the sack as the plant grows? And would there be need for a mulch in the sacks? If yes, please what kind? Thanks. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 11:10am On Aug 14, 2016 |
docfarmer3: docfarmer3: Thanks @docfarmer3 I have cow dung and top soil @ ratio 3:1. I focused more on the much needed nutrient by the plants. Yes, the sack protects and preserves the nutrient. Even prevents disease outbreak. Each time I top up my soil, I add just the cow dung. For mulching, you can use dry leaves but I just don't fold my sacks down completely...my mulching tech...lol |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Nobody: 6:54pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
Mercie123: I observed the method you used to tie the cucumber for trellising, can same be applied to tomatoes. Second question is will you prune your vines to a limited number or will you allow all vines grow? |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 8:00pm On Aug 14, 2016 |
docfarmer3:Really good questions: First, I've not planted tomatoes so I don't really know how farmers stake it but could be the same way. Secondly, I've been reading and making lots of research on pruning, I even watched videos but I stopped when someone pointed in the case of cucumber that it is not advisable to prune the vines especially when it is not specified on the variety. My variety is Murano 2 F1 and I observed that the flowering starts right from the very first leaves that ever came out. This variety is suppose to produce between 20 an 25 fruits if properly grown. My other observation is there are no suckers on this variety, which is what you're suppose to prune right? Except I cut off the leafs then. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Nobody: 4:37pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Mercie123: How are the cucumbers doing? Wanted to ask, have you thought of saving seeds from your cucumbers ao you can replant for another batch? |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 6:37pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
docfarmer3:I don't think saving seeds would work since I planted hybrid seeds. My cucumbers are doing great, fruiting in full swing although there are fresh challenges. I'll post here soon. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 8:06pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
My current situation! So, the first picture shows one of my beautiful baby cukes. Meanwhile, I noticed few of my plants are suffering from these diseases as posted in the other 2 pictures. Root Split and Rotten and Squeezed Leaves. They are 2 different diseases. My ogas I need help ooo. I've applied Lacto Bacillus and Garlic/Ginger extracts, I really hope it stops these diseases or tell me what else I should do. I'm losing my sleep already. @organicfoods @vanpeele
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Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by vanpeele: 9:12pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
Mercie123: Look behind your leaves...You may find aphids or white flies. When you're applying your pesticide, spray behind the leaves. The roots look like root rot (not sure), caused by lack of aeration and proper drainage. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by shadowid: 9:15pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
what is d name of ur seed, how much n were did u buy it |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 10:05pm On Aug 19, 2016 |
vanpeele:Thank you so much boss. What I see occassionally behind my leaves since they started fruiting are caterpillars which I think is due to the butterflies that comes around nowadays but I'll take my time to check for white flies tomorrow by God's grace. As for the aeration, do you think I should prune some of my leaves especially the lower ones? |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by vanpeele: 5:54am On Aug 20, 2016 |
Mercie123: The aeration I'm talking about is soil aeration. Don't know what sort of soil you're using but if it's top soil, gently press your sack so that the soil surface cracks to allow air in. I don't think you should prune. 1 Like |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 8:22am On Aug 20, 2016 |
vanpeele: Yes, it's top soil with lots of cow dung. I'll do as you've instructed cos I've always doubted pruning this variety. Thanks again boss. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by Mercie123(f): 8:26am On Aug 20, 2016 |
shadowid: I have here Murano 2F1. You can check with Agritropic. |
Re: My Cucumber Farm! Wonders Of Creation!! by shadowid: 9:18am On Aug 20, 2016 |
how much did u buy ur cos dier agent is telling me 7500 for 50g |
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