okoroemeka:
so far so good,we have 90% germination and the weather cooperated with light rains followed by sunshine,it will be an interesting dry season farming because we are pulling out all stops

can egg plant be pruned the same as pepper by cutting the top tip

Olaleyeabdullah:
can egg plant be pruned the same as pepper by cutting the top tip

yes,if you top it the height of the plant will reduce, management will be easier,it will have more branches and yield more, garden egg if planted on a good soil can grow up to a small tree and taller than the Farmer you will not want that

okoroemeka:
so far so good,we have 90% germination and the weather cooperated with light rains followed by sunshine,it will be an interesting dry season farming because we are pulling out all stops

well done boss, did u put manure in the flour before planting sir..

okoroemeka:
so far so good,we have 90% germination and the weather cooperated with light rains followed by sunshine,it will be an interesting dry season farming because we are pulling out all stops

well done boss, did u put manure in the floor before planting sir..

Yemighty2:


well done boss, did u put manure in the floor before planting sir..

my brother saying putting manure is an understatement we poured it in and gearing up for second bombardment at 28 days

No retreat,No surrender,we will follow this dry season project to the bitter end,5000 crops in batch A,next week another 5000 for batch B, mother nature must surrender our money this dry season,no other options.

Hmmm December project on my mind.

I guess this is 1000m for driptape for 5000plant on 2½ plots

Yemighty2:
Hmmm December project on my mind.

I guess this is 1000m for driptape for 5000plant on 2½ plots

very correct,our next batch will sadly be watered the hard way but nevertheless we will prevail

pls bro, what spacing did you eventually use, I mean your spacing within rows and between rows?

okoroemeka:
No retreat,No surrender,we will follow this dry season project to the bitter end,5000 crops in batch A,next week another 5000 for batch B, mother nature must surrender our money this dry season,no other options.

nxtEinsten:
pls bro, what spacing did you eventually use, I mean your spacing within rows and between rows?

20 cm spacing interval between crops and 3 feet interval between rows,we are maximizing the space we have, during dry season farms are prepared more carefully because the cost and stress of irrigation is better mitigated on a farm that has high plant density,

okoroemeka:
No retreat,No surrender,we will follow this dry season project to the bitter end,5000 crops in batch A,next week another 5000 for batch B, mother nature must surrender our money this dry season,no other options.

Great job boss. You inspire me..
I'll love to join this drip ministry o, but before then I'll like to have that your video on how to water effectively with the hose. I'll send you a whatsapp message, Sir.

Whenever I visit this thread, I see reasons not to give up on veggie farming. Thanks to everyone for keeping this thread alive.

okoroemeka:
very correct,our next batch will sadly be watered the hard way but nevertheless we will prevail

pls sir could u help info on cost of entire drip setup?

ideepaul:

pls sir could u help info on cost of entire drip setup?

86k will setup 3 plot of land 165k for one acre..
This includes all needed attachments to setup the dripline

ideepaul:

pls sir could u help info on cost of entire drip setup?

1000m drip tape with 100 connectors and 40 joiners ₦50k,12 lengths of 1 inch PVC pipe ₦12,000k

Good job bro. Excellent. Thanks for answering

okoroemeka:
20 cm spacing interval between crops and 3 feet interval between rows,we are maximizing the space we have, during dry season farms are prepared more carefully because the cost and stress of irrigation is better mitigated on a farm that has high plant density,

okoroemeka:
1000m drip tape with 100 connectors and 40 joiners ₦50k,12 lengths of 1 inch PVC pipe ₦12,000k

Cheaper than I expected! Will strongly consider it next year as I made no plans 4 it dz year

okoroemeka:
1000m drip tape with 100 connectors and 40 joiners ₦50k,12 lengths of 1 inch PVC pipe ₦12,000k

What tool do you use in cutting the pvc pipe when connecting it with the dripline

Psalm4kute:

What tool do you use in cutting the pvc pipe when connecting it with the dripline

we went to an artisan to use drill bit to open 56 measured holes on the PVC pipes but the cost estimate he gave was something else,so how hard can it be,we took the whole pipes to our farm found a small metal pipe that has the exact radius as the connector rubber,in this case an old knapsack handle was used,heated on a gas cooker it was used to open the holes on the PVC pipes with ease and also very neat.

okoroemeka:
1000m drip tape with 100 connectors and 40 joiners ₦50k,12 lengths of 1 inch PVC pipe ₦j12,000k

The extra 12 lengths of PVC pipes you bought, was it to make up for the space the single drip set couldn't cover? or it's part of the accessories to make it work..

On the whole the cost is fair. Considering what I imagined earlier.

Greetings all.

I am in need of trellis nets. Is there one with information on how I could source for it in the Lagos-Ogun-Oyo axes?

I hope the price is reasonable too.

Thanks.

Observing too, cause in might need too.

TangoAlpha:
Greetings all.

I am in need of trellis nets. Is there one with information on how I could source for it in the Lagos-Ogun-Oyo axes?

I hope the price is reasonable too.

Thanks.

I am in love with this thread...

Brother, I would like to partner with you on Veggie farming.

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Kemyrolex:


The extra 12 lengths of PVC pipes you bought, was it to make up for the space the single drip set couldn't cover? or it's part of the accessories to make it work..

On the whole the cost is fair. Considering what I imagined earlier.

the PVC pipes was lined along the length of the farm and holes opened were the drip line is connected to every ridge of 18 meters length containing 80-90 crops and a total of 56 ridges.

TangoAlpha:
Greetings all.

I am in need of trellis nets. Is there one with information on how I could source for it in the Lagos-Ogun-Oyo axes?

I hope the price is reasonable too.

Thanks.

last price I knew was ₦3500 for one roll of 100 meters length and 2 meters height, check seed world he may still have it.

okoroemeka:
last price I knew was ₦3500 for one roll of 100 meters length and 2 meters height, check seed world he may still have it.

Thanks OkoroEmeka. I have reached out to Seedworld. Waiting for his response.

N3,500 is much higher than I am willing to pay for it, though. I am hoping for a price range of N2,000 to N2,500. I am buying a substantial quantity.

Thanks, once again

okoroemeka:
the PVC pipes was lined along the length of the farm and holes opened were the drip line is connected to every ridge of 18 meters length containing 80-90 crops and a total of 56 ridges.

Comprehensive enough, the PVC pipes are meant to serve as header lines. I thought the header lines come with the drip set at purchase. Now I know better.

Do keep us updated, when you begin fertigation.

TangoAlpha:


Thanks OkoroEmeka. I have reached out to Seedworld. Waiting for his response.

N3,500 is much higher than I am willing to pay for it, though. I am hoping for a price range of N2,000 to N2,500. I am buying a substantial quantity.

Thanks, once again

Like how many ?

Intendy:


Like how many ?

About 100 needed within 1 -2 weeks. More needed shortly afterwards (provided the weight in gsm is acceptable).

I am in frantic need because the batch I ordered from China won't arrive on time.

Thanks