sharpsharp:
Moderator what's happening, no more updates? Kindly educate someone like me more with your recent projects on greenhouse.

jethro2:

I have been busy with farm work. Will upgrade thread with the new development as soon as I am chanced

Fhemmmy:

Madam at the top . . . .Longest time.
How much to cultivate one acre of land with tomotoes?
How long to be ready?
And how many basket would i realize from one acre?
How much per basket in the market and what is the ease of sales?

jethro2:

Babalagzy:
Just a footnote regarding Dizengoff kits:
They will NOT give you 5 tonnes or close. (VERIFIED)


We should discuss at some point the use of Greenhouses in Nigeria.
Which are better for this region? Nethouses or greenhouses??
Unfortunately, some of us have to learn the hard way because there's either no research or access to research information regarding these issues.

Pavore9:


Are you using Dizengoff built greenhouse?

Babalagzy:
Just a footnote regarding Dizengoff kits:
They will NOT give you 5 tonnes or close. (VERIFIED)
We should discuss at some point the use of Greenhouses in Nigeria.
Which are better for this region? Nethouses or greenhouses??
Unfortunately, some of us have to learn the hard way because there's either no research or access to research information regarding these issues.

Fhemmmy:
Thanks you so much, will be in touch

jethro2:


Wow. Thanks for confirming this.


Net house is better.
My team has been working on some net house.
We have planted some tomatoes and waiting to get the result.

So far, its been fantastic. The tomatoes are doing fine.
Will update later

Its organic all the way.

Babalagzy:
Just a footnote regarding Dizengoff kits:
They will NOT give you 5 tonnes or close. (VERIFIED)


We should discuss at some point the use of Greenhouses in Nigeria.
Which are better for this region? Nethouses or greenhouses??
Unfortunately, some of us have to learn the hard way because there's either no research or access to research information regarding these issues.

ishayaauta:
if you are in the north please avoid net house, I learned from my bitter experience. but the leather and glass green house works like magic.... Ehen ma, please do you have an idea on where I can get in-determinant tomatoes seed? I can't find it in the north, thanks ma. please keep on your good work, you've helped many 4 dat I still see u as a mentor thou we have never met. but I've consumed most of your write ups tnx a million my success story can never be completed without mentioning you.

jethro2:


We are in the south west. Thanks for the information.

call 09037749037 for continental seed variety
08175442649 for East West Variety

ishayaauta:
ok thanks ma I'll call by end of the month I don't have the cash now but please can you give me a ruff estimate 4 100g of both varieties tnx ma

Babalagzy:
@jethro2 Is the top of the nethouse covered with net or plastic sheet?

Babalagzy:
Ok, that's cool.
Hope it doesnt get too hot in the nethouse though cos thats the main problem. I am using shade nets over the greenhouses and that has reduced the heat but the plants still get the needed sunlight.
The effect of heat etc is more noticeable when you plant semi-determinate seeds

whitecloth:
@ jethro2.
Hmmmm, I just finished reading from page 1-24, and I must confess am humbled to have learnt a lot from a woman, please how can I come in because as I was reading I saw that presently you're on a training, when is the next one coming up.
God bless your input to others life ma.

ishayaauta:
if you are in the north please avoid net house, I learned from my bitter experience. but the leather and glass green house works like magic.... Ehen ma, please do you have an idea on where I can get in-determinant tomatoes seed? I can't find it in the north, thanks ma. please keep on your good work, you've helped many 4 dat I still see u as a mentor thou we have never met. but I've consumed most of your write ups tnx a million my success story can never be completed without mentioning you.

jethro2:
Free On Farm Vegetable Practical Training For Farm Managers.

Due to constant request for experience farm managers from our clients, we have decided to train unemployed youth who on successful completion of the training will be recommended and reffered to the various agribusiness companies that requires their service.

Our core training crops are vegetables such as Tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, ugu, okra, lettuce, chilli peppers etc.

What it entails.
Succesfully growing vegetables
Green house farming
Diseases and pest control
Marketing your produce
Targeting the right season
Irrigation system
Oppourtunity in Dairy farming
Preservation of vegetables
Etc

Requirement for Participation

* Participants must have passion for agriculture and agribusiness. Be prepared to learn as we work.

* Participants should be prepare to undergo training for minimum of 3 months. 80% participation level is required

* Participants should be prepare to follow stipulated rules and regulations on the farm.

* Participant will be responsible for their feeding and maintenance for the training period.

* Participants who will like to be accommodated will be require to pay N15,000 for the 3 months period.

* Registration starts immediately.

* Its on first come first serve basis.

Training Location:
Ago Amodu, Saki East LGA of Oyo State.
Resumption Date.
June 6 2016
Send mail to adesola_yinka@yahoo.com
Or call 08188540096 to register.

jethro2:
Since the YABDI Ogbomosho project, I have received several calls and enquiries from nairalanders on the production and marketing of Tomatoes profitably in Nigeria.
Hence forth I am going to be writing on my experiences , mistakes, solutions and the way forward as Tomato farmer .
Tomato is a crop that has no enemy. No tribal, cultural, nor religious sentiments about tomato.
Both young and old loves and takes tomatoes.
Tomatoe can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in stew, soup and other delicacies

samblessed:
How do I contact you Mr Jethro? I mean a phone number or email address would be OK.

jethro2:

08188540096 or adesola_yinka@yahoo.com

tundebabzy:

Sir, do you do green house farming? Also, where are you located in the north?

bamigee:
Jethro and other contributors, I give KUDOs to you guys. Wish I could give KUDI instead Your delivery is SuperB. I am highly motivated to go back to agri-business I am researching and setting out soon I promise! Hope to collaborate with some of you guys along the way. You guys have that leadership spirit all over you. Cheers

jethro2:


Good afternoon sir
1. Water source:
Rain water will be cheaper but comes along with diseases and infection.
Rain wash away the tomatoes.
Too much rain change the leave colour
Too little rain shrinks the leave
Acid rain brings septora whatever and others
Irrigation is expensive.
Borehole, drip sets, fuel for generator, maintenance etc.