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My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:40pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
Hello guys, I am trying to go into crop farming with interest in vegetables most especially these three: Tomatoes, watermelon and cucumber , with peppers on the sideline. I intend to start my farm around Ogun state with about 5 to 10 acres of land. But I have this small piece of land about 2 plot that I want to do a trial on cucumber. The land has been cleared and the ridges are being currently made. I have purchased four cans 50grams of market more seeds I hope to post pictures of the farm and proceeding in the coming days. 1 Like |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Ephiezy4real(m): 6:02am On Sep 16, 2017 |
okay |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by QUEENCHIGO: 3:56pm On Sep 19, 2017 |
Childofaking: Goodluck on your farm. Check out this blog www.gricd.com.ng/2017/09/18/how-to-plant-and-control-diseases-in-cucumbers/ they provide information on how to farm cucumber in Nigeria and how to prevent them from contacting diseases and cure some of these diseases. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 8:32pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
The land preparation was completed and planting has been done today. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by vickifeanyi47(m): 9:18pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
Childofaking:where are you based and own how Much did you buy your seeds, which specie? |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Toscosamuel(m): 9:24pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
Nyc 1 i have an e-book on cucumber farming, u can purchase 1, or cal me on: 08166021705 |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 9:43pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
This is a trial, I have read and learnt so many things both correct and wrong ones. I intent to test out a number of things on the 2 plots of land. I am going to make mistakes and learn from them. I used market more seeds. They are not hybrid but I learnt they are good. There are a number of contacts for cucumber seeds on this nairaland agric section. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 9:25am On Sep 21, 2017 |
the land is loamy clay.
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 10:58am On Sep 21, 2017 |
The planting
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 7:16am On Sep 22, 2017 |
abolaji62:Do you come to pick them from the farm or the farmer bring them to you ? What quantity can you accommodate within a period ? |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 8:27am On Sep 23, 2017 |
I planted 2 varieties of non hybrid cucumbers. Market more on 3/4 of the land and Technicem Marketer is on 1/4 if the land. This is day 3 of the Market more and day 2 of the marketer. I have set up a control experiment at home in three cans to check on the germination. Can 1 - Market more Can 2 - market more after dipping in warm water over night Can 3 - marketer |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 8:34am On Sep 23, 2017 |
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 8:45am On Sep 23, 2017 |
After 3 days: can 1 - Market more started sprouting after 3 days Can 2 - Market more (warm water) started sprouting after 2 days Can 3 - Marketer came out after a night The farm own are yet to show face
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by fajbam216: 11:42am On Sep 23, 2017 |
kudos bros..how can one get that cucumber seed of yours.......James from uyo u can reach me on 08060253517 |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Toscosamuel(m): 12:57pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
sandy loam is not too good for cucumber, because of poor drainage, i advice you grow them and nurse for two weeks, before transplanting, also re-till your soil and add sharp sand, and other organic matter that are rich. Poor drianage leads to water logging. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Ademat7(m): 3:35pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
How do u intend to irrigate? Remember large percentage of cucumber body is made up of water otherwise its growth will be stunted and the fruit will be bitter |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:40pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
Toscosamuel:The soil is loamy clay and it is also rich. I believe it will do well for cucumber. But this is a trial , so if it does not do well then I learn that good lesson. Thanks |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:43pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
Ademat7: This farm is actually on a building site, we have a bore hole and a large water tank. But we are also hoping that the remaining part of September and the month of October still have some good rain water to pour down. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by arvinkz: 6:12pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
Market more is not a good variety for commercial farming from experience. Look for Murano, Tokyo, greengo,or monalisa variety 1 Like |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Ademat7(m): 6:44pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
Childofaking:Water early morning and evening when at flowering stage,u can do evening alone for now |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by imhere: 8:29pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
fajbam216:Getting the seed is not a problem as there are many sellers. My problem is getting a land. If there's any for leasing please let me know, thanks. I live in Uyo as well. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:27pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
day 5
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:35pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
Over 70% of the seeds have sprouted. The excess will be thinned. The guys who helped me in the planted just wasted the seeds. Instead of puting 2 per hole, they just poured it in (sabotage). |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Toscosamuel(m): 6:16pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
Ademat7: How do u intend to irrigate? Remember large percentage of cucumber body is made up of water otherwise its growth will be stunted and the fruit will be bitter This farm is actually on a building site, we have a bore hole and a large water tank. But we are also hoping that the remaining part of September and the month of October still have some good rain water to pour down. (Quote) (Report) (Like) (Share) You can purchase drip irrigation from our company "Thai-agro and allied industries" Call: 08166021705 |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:06pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Day 14
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 5:16pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
fertilizer applied
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Re: My Cucumber Trial by Toscosamuel(m): 12:16pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
ehya, sori for dat, fertilizer application is not the problem, but it is poor management and poor research. you have to know that each day dat passes by is very important to the life of the plant. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 9:50am On Oct 07, 2017 |
Toscosamuel:The farm is doing well . 1 Like |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Toscosamuel(m): 1:08pm On Oct 07, 2017 |
with this picture, my dear the farm is not doing well, can't u see the farm is filled with weed. weed control is very important in cucumber farm, weeds are like bedbug, the feed on the nutrient u r giving your plant. Pls try mulch with plastic film when next you want to plant. It helps in weed control. |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by alwaz4nature: 6:39am On Oct 08, 2017 |
arvinkz:wat about nagano |
Re: My Cucumber Trial by Childofaking: 2:15pm On Oct 08, 2017 |
Toscosamuel: Well, this is a trial, the purpose is to learn first hand what works and what does not, the land is a loamy clay and retains a lot of water, the cucumbers seems to be enjoying it. Weeding will be done from day 20 upwards. |
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