Gaining one or two things seriously (from comments) on tomato cultivation..let make Nigeria great!

There is an organisation making a lot of sales in Akwa Ibom. You may need to learn how they do it.
Variety should be the answer. Get quality hybrids.

ideepaul:

UC 28 and all the opvs would be a suicide mission during the rainy seasons of Akwa Ibom State. All tomato cultivars would succumb to the rains of the South South zone, but can be managed with GAP.
Testing suitable hybrids gives one a headstart, and exposes the characteristics of these cultivars, with respect to disease resistance, growth habit. Also, fruiting habits, shape, taste, firmness, market acceptance. We can't invest our hard earned resources just based on hearsay by seed companies and co-farmers, I need to test that it favours my environmental growing conditions.
About 2 months ago, I had the cucumber cultivars I was interested in cultivating, only for me to realise that Uyo seed sellers only had Saira and Nandini by east west(not very popular cultivars, except within Uyo), and one, I had no alternative due to the lockdown and scarcity of seeds nationwide.
I intend to avoid such scenarios next time, by testing cultivars locally available, and comparing them with other options I can lay my hands on.
2 out of the 3 cultivars I am interested in are difficult to access
platinum F1 - readily available and in small quantities
cobra34 F1 - Don't even know who is selling and most likely still available in only 50g cans
Gamhar F1 - Expensive and not economical to waybill less than a thousand seeds( I really need to test this seed)

EMMAACHILE:
There is an organisation making a lot of sales in Akwa Ibom. You may need to learn how they do it.
Variety should be the answer. Get quality hybrids.

about the said organisation, is it AKEES?

Farmerakinloye6:
Gaining one or two things seriously (from comments) on tomato cultivation..let make Nigeria great!

I'm also trying to cultivate one too I would happy to get your number and chat up on WhatsApp

Please do you want to sell your tomato seedlings?

ideepaul:

about the said organisation, is it AKEES?

Agricboom
https://www.facebook.com/1361654992/posts/10217640135019465/

EMMAACHILE:

Agricboom
https://www.facebook.com/1361654992/posts/10217640135019465/

Wow! Just got to hear of them

hargbolahan01:
I'm also trying to cultivate one too I would happy to get your number and chat up on WhatsApp

no whalla... let make Nigeria great together

IamAsiri:
Please do you want to sell your tomato seedlings?

if you are going into commercial TOMATO farming..I will advise you buy f1 seed. But, if it is for consumption or you just want to experiment I be happy to sell now.

Farmerakinloye6:
if you are going into commercial TOMATO farming..I will advise you buy f1 seed. But, if it is for consumption or you just want to experiment I be happy to sell now.

It's not for commercial purpose. It's for experiment/consumption. Please what's the name of the tomato?

I bought Roma and tried nursing it, but none has germinated so far. Hence he reason why I want to go for seedlings.

IamAsiri:

It's not for commercial purpose. It's for experiment/consumption. Please what's the name of the tomato?

I bought Roma and tried nursing it, but none has germinated so far. Hence he reason why I want to go for seedlings.

okay...platinum WhatsApp 08034790734

Farmerakinloye6:
okay, but has the ripening start? Pls quote me When you pluck the first round...it maybe we are missing something here and we will need to improve (on Padma)

@farmerakinloye6 @oluchidelly, I just observed the cracking issue on some fruits (mainly the bigger fruits), I am still monitoring for more signs of the cracks

ideepaul:

@farmerakinloye6 @oluchidelly, I just observed the cracking issue on some fruits (mainly the bigger fruits), I am still monitoring for more signs of the cracks

That's it. That's the only issue with padma. I initially thought it was due to harsh dry season effect.

OluchiDelly:


That's it. That's the only issue with padma. I initially thought it was due to harsh dry season effect.

In my market, size matters! And cultivating platinum only pays when there is scarcity. The Padma fruits were averagely OK. I just hope I can test some more cultivars this year

Cracking issues with padma??
That's a new one which I never experienced when I grew it. In my opinion, it certainly has to do with moisture management. What am I saying self, padma was built for the rains.

Even the fruits size we keep talking about ain't that small. Most of the fruits I got on the cobra, padma could rival the rio grande in my pilot project. (I will check my archives to get the pictures) Only the Roedo were outstandingly big.
Jelani too was okay though it was just about 3 plants I grew. Roma VF okay. Lindo was just there , UC 28 was superb likewise platinum.

Although some plants are more prone to cracking than others, but the real issue is irrigation management for the plants. 48hrs constant rainfall to any tomato plant without proper drainage will split any variety. (I stand to be corrected). Mulching is a big deal in growing tomatoes and getting it right saves a lot of stress.

jidestroud:
Cracking issues with padma??
That's a new one which I never experienced when I grew it. In my opinion, it certainly has to do with moisture management. What am I saying self, padma was built for the rains.

Even the fruits size we keep talking about ain't that small. Most of the fruits I got on the cobra, padma could rival the rio grande in my pilot project. (I will check my archives to get the pictures) Only the Roedo were outstandingly big.
Jelani too was okay though it was just about 3 plants I grew. Roma VF okay. Lindo was just there , UC 28 was superb likewise platinum.

Although some plants are more prone to cracking than others, but the real issue is irrigation management for the plants. 48hrs constant rainfall to any tomato plant without proper drainage will split any variety. (I stand to be corrected). Mulching is a big deal in growing tomatoes and getting it right saves a lot of stress.

Nothing beats the Akwa Ibom rain! I am still confused about the minor cracking issue on the bigger fruits mainly
Padma has normal sized tomato fruits but platinum is smaller in size, 70-80g according to east west. Cobra 26 was just too small, hence, cobra34 F1.
Someone recommended the new diva F1, but gaining access to it is challenging from what I have heard. Mulching is important, but I don't use mulch when testing as I want to see how it copes with normal management without drip fertigation and mulching

ideepaul:

@farmerakinloye6 @oluchidelly, I just observed the cracking issue on some fruits (mainly the bigger fruits), I am still monitoring for more signs of the cracks

imagine you have twenty crate for sale and you have mistakenly pluck those crack ones inside each crate, if you are unable to sell it between two days, BABA..the way Dem go price am!! go make tomato work tire you. And, if you decide not to be including Big big ones that crack, you either turn to tomato philanthropist or pack them inside crate...cum see Dem market women price it anyhow.... NOTE... Plantinum also crack, but the rate can't be compare together...my observation though!

Farmerakinloye6:
imagine you have twenty crate for sale and you have mistakenly pluck those crack ones inside each crate, if you are unable to sell it between two days, BABA..the way Dem go price am!! go make tomato work tire you. And, if you decide not to be including Big big ones that crack, you either turn to tomato philanthropist or pack them inside crate...cum see Dem market women price it anyhow.... NOTE... Plantinum also crack, but the rate can't be compare together...my observation though!

I won't harvest at fully ripe stage to avoid stories that touch o . The cracks are minor and only happen after very heavy rains. Who wan do tomato philanthropy with my big fruits? , I noticed something with people, they will pass-by and pretend not to see those fruits but I give them once, majority will be coming back everyday demanding (not even begging ) for more fruits, especially ladies. Them think sey na love I wan use my tomato play sha

Farmerakinloye6:
imagine you have twenty crate for sale and you have mistakenly pluck those crack ones inside each crate, if you are unable to sell it between two days, BABA..the way Dem go price am!! go make tomato work tire you. And, if you decide not to be including Big big ones that crack, you either turn to tomato philanthropist or pack them inside crate...cum see Dem market women price it anyhow.... NOTE... Plantinum also crack, but the rate can't be compare together...my observation though!

I wish to go into tomato farming by August (rainy season) which type of seed will recommend... I'm planting for commercial purpose on two acres of land

hargbolahan01:
I wish to go into tomato farming by August (rainy season) which type of seed will recommend... I'm planting for commercial purpose on two acres of land

Are you in the north or south? And I hope you know what you are gunning for? worst time to cultivate tomatoes(my personal opinion) because all that can go bad will get worse. Argh 2 acres? at the peak of the rainy season, with an inexperienced farmer, I only pray God grants you success, but this is a risky venture sir

@jidestroud

Nice statistics

One of the difficult aspect of planning and projections is the dearth of reliable data. As simple as your numbers look, the embedded value is profound because it is based on an observable data. It shows that you are an organized agroprenuer

But are your numbers truly correct?

A big basket is about 40kg. Per your analysis, a plant will give about 5kg and therefore 8 plants will fill a basket

Tomatoes can be planted at a spacing of about 30cm by 80 cm so in an acre you have a population of about 16k so you can get approx 2k baskets from an acre

Tomatoes prices fluctuates from as high as 12k per basket to as low as 3k per basket so assuming a worst case scenario of 3k per basket you are looking at a gross revenue of 6m per acre or 1m per plot within a space of 90 days. This looks too good to be true to me

Please clarify

@ farmerakinloye6

Please, advise how many platinum tomatoes fruits will likely fill a crate

Thanks

jidestroud:


Don't get me wrong Boss mi, I just wanted to be clear on the per plant. Your harvest is truly good.
For example, when I did my statistics per plant the last time I did Cobra 26, per plant I was able to harvest 5.64kg per plant. i.e average weight per fruit was 85grams.

In summary, that is (5640/85)grams = 66.35 fruits per plant.

So you are absolutely correct with your analysis.

ideepaul:

I won't harvest at fully ripe stage to avoid stories that touch o . The cracks are minor and only happen after very heavy rains. Who wan do tomato philanthropy with my big fruits? , I noticed something with people, they will pass-by and pretend not to see those fruits but I give them once, majority will be coming back everyday demanding (not even begging ) for more fruits, especially ladies. Them think sey na love I wan use my tomato play sha

abeg no tear my Belle... you funny!

hargbolahan01:
I wish to go into tomato farming by August (rainy season) which type of seed will recommend... I'm planting for commercial purpose on two acres of land

my question will be, how many permanent staff do you have?do you know what is called game of number in TOMATO farming busines? For me,anyday anytime platinum!

Sterlingsolutns:
@jidestroud

Nice statistics

One of the difficult aspect of planning and projections is the dearth of reliable data. As simple as your numbers look, the embedded value is profound because it is based on an observable data. It shows that you are an organized agroprenuer

But are your numbers truly correct?

A big basket is about 40kg. Per your analysis, a plant will give about 5kg and therefore 8 plants will fill a basket

Tomatoes can be planted at a spacing of about 30cm by 80 cm so in an acre you have a population of about 16k so you can get approx 2k baskets from an acre

Tomatoes prices fluctuates from as high as 12k per basket to as low as 3k per basket so assuming a worst case scenario of 3k per basket you are looking at a gross revenue of 6m per acre or 1m per plot within a space of 90 days. This looks too good to be true to me

Please clarify

@ farmerakinloye6

Please, advise how many platinum tomatoes fruits will likely fill a crate

Thanks

sir, you want me to count tomato fruit one one inside crate? Smile... workload will not permit me, don't know in future shaaa

@Sterlingsolutns

Yes, those where the exact figures with respect to Cobra 26 f1. Two out of the plants were used to collect the data from the plant's lifespan which was grown from March to about mid August. (5month plus or thereabout).

I do have data for the other varieties grown so far. . An habit I have developed over time.

Note: These were done as pilot projects though same feat could be replicated in commercial farms.

jidestroud:
@Sterlingsolutns

Yes, those where the exact figures with respect to Cobra 26 f1. Two out of the plants were used to collect the data from the plant's lifespan which was grown from March to about mid August. (5month plus or thereabout).

I do have data for the other varieties growso far. . An habit I have developed over time.

Note: These were done as pilot projects though same feat could be replicated in commercial farms.

whats your fertilization regime like if you wouldnt mind to share. 5kg/plant is good feat.

Sterlingsolutns:
@jidestroud

Nice statistics

One of the difficult aspect of planning and projections is the dearth of reliable data. As simple as your numbers look, the embedded value is profound because it is based on an observable data. It shows that you are an organized agroprenuer

But are your numbers truly correct?

A big basket is about 40kg. Per your analysis, a plant will give about 5kg and therefore 8 plants will fill a basket

Tomatoes can be planted at a spacing of about 30cm by 80 cm so in an acre you have a population of about 16k so you can get approx 2k baskets from an acre

Tomatoes prices fluctuates from as high as 12k per basket to as low as 3k per basket so assuming a worst case scenario of 3k per basket you are looking at a gross revenue of 6m per acre or 1m per plot within a space of 90 days. This looks too good to be true to me

Please clarify

@ farmerakinloye6

Please, advise how many platinum tomatoes fruits will likely fill a crate

Thanks

You can't have 85g average with cobra 26 commercially, it will be far below that! Even Padma with bigger fruits can't hit that figure, the heaviest Padma are 86+92g, but vast majority are far below 80g sir. When you take into consideration the losses due to several factors in a commercial tomato farm, then the best you can have is 1.5- 2.5kg in open field cultivation and it's extremely unlikely if you don't follow GAP and the God/luck factor depending on what you believe

ideepaul:

You can't have 85g average with cobra 26 commercially, it will be far below that! Even Padma with bigger fruits can't hit that figure, the heaviest Padma are 86+92g, but vast majority are far below 80g sir. When you take into consideration the losses due to several factors in a commercial tomato farm, then the best you can have is 1.5- 2.5kg in open field cultivation and it's extremely unlikely if you don't follow GAP and the God/luck factor depending on what you believe

Can't is a strong choice of word don't you think? . If it could be done, then it can be done. At least I learnt that from a once upon a time mentor here on this platform. He opened me up to possibilities and believe me, I got em results.

You asked for updates, and I will be dishing out some soon on my thread. You will be amazed at the figures I will be pushing out with verifiable proofs and evidences. Just stay tuned. .

Farmerakinloye6:
Mistake that can cost you your farm: 1 fertilizer; know dosage,when and how to apply it. If you do mistake, your TOMATO will die. 2. Manure, if you do not allow your poultry littter,pig,cow e.g to compost and you use it fresh, your TOMATO will die. 3. Insecticide, if high dosage is use especially on young tomato, the result will be devastating. 4. Namatode, if you don't know history or you are using the farm land for the first time to cultivate TOMATO,it make sense to treat the soil. Have heard someone said "he lost 6000 stand to namatode." 5. Seedlings tray, after you sow seed inside seedlings tray spread them on soil (if the soil is fertile, your seedlings will thank you), if you spread them on concrete they will be dying/cripple one after other maybe 10-15days, because there root has shoot out and could not penetrate to search for nutrient/food.
Always look before you leap...more loading....TOMATO Farmer pls add your own and let make Nigeria Great!!

more loading... mine TOMATO farm is going...

jidestroud:


Can't is a strong choice of word don't you think? . If it could be done, then it can be done. At least I learnt that from a once upon a time mentor here on this platform. He opened me up to possibilities and believe me, I got em results.

You asked for updates, and I will be dishing out some soon on my thread. You will be amazed at the figures I will be pushing out with verifiable proofs and evidences. Just stay tuned. .

So sorry if the "can't" sounds offensive, it wasn't my intention in any way. As for the average yield per plant, I would sincerely be willing to learn how you produce above 5kg per plant average as some plants won't yield, some will not yield above 20 fruits, some will not yield above 50 fruits from my experience, though many others will do very well. Cobra max fruit weight is 90g according the company and in commercial farms, they hardly get up 20% of the tomatoes to that weight, a vast majority are below 70g fruits.
Abeg no tell me make I hand pollinate again o , the last time I tried that stuff flower by flower every single day, my neighbour thought I had mental problems or I was doing something fetish and reported to my dad

Lol It's easy now. Just get the weight of the crate filled with tomatoes, get the weight of an empty crate, subtract the weight of the empty crate from the one filled with tomatoes and that gives the net weight. Get the weight of a platinum fruit and divide by the net weight of the tomatoes in the crate. That will give an approximate number of fruits that can fill a crate

Thanks

Farmerakinloye6:
sir, you want me to count tomato fruit one one inside crate? Smile... workload will not permit me, don't know in future shaaa

Sterlingsolutns:
Lol It's easy now. Just get the weight of the crate filled with tomatoes, get the weight of an empty crate, subtract the weight of the empty crate from the one filled with tomatoes and that gives the net weight. Get the weight of a platinum fruit and divide by the net weight of the tomatoes in the crate. That will give an approximate number of fruits that can fill a crate

Thanks

okay, I understand. I will quote you when I have the number.