On Wednesday, I harvested 4 bags and sent them to ABJ (Deidei) @ 400 naira each. Two were sold at 3k yesterday and the others were sold at 2500....totaling 11k. So I made 9k4.

In total I've made 15 bags. Even if they all sold for 1k each, I'll still breakeven with change. I hope this will encourage some of y'all to try this sort of farming or gardening even if it's just a sack.

You can save money having your own sack garden. Wouldn't mind if numerous sack farms are across the country...make one big #SackTeam community.

Please I need a detailed information on how to start up sackfarming in cucumber.. mimmsjay@gmail.com dats my email wuld love 2hear from you.

vanpeele:
Hello everyone,

I recently began a sack farming project to see how possible it was to grow cucumbers in sacks. I'll like to announce that it was a successful endeavour. For those who don't have land to farm on, you all have no more excuse. It's as easy as just putting soil (which is free) in a sack and that's it. I thank all the agric, vegetables and cucumber lords of this forum. Una don try and una still dey try. Please enjoy the pics...they speak better.

Please feel free to ask any questions...

mimmmms:
Please I need a detailed information on how to start up sackfarming in cucumber.. mimmsjay@gmail.com dats my email wuld love 2hear from you.

Almost all the info you seek is on this thread.

Am planting Ugu with tyres as I couldnt get sacks hope it will come out well. tnx for this thread.

GenyEbere:
Am planting Ugu with tyres as I couldnt get sacks hope it will come out well. tnx for this thread.

If you're successful (which I hope and pray you're), you'll be the first tyre farmer...Please keep us updated on your progress

I'm happy to announce once again another successful sack farm from my friend and 1st generation sack farmer ishaqteejay.

He started with 157 sacks and harvested 3 bags from his first harvest in 58 days. You guys can check it out www.nairaland.com/2904074/sack-farming-start#43399544

lalasticlala can you be his superman?

vanpeele:


If you're successful (which I hope and pray you're), you'll be the first tyre farmer...Please keep us updated on your progress

hmmmmmm I like that 'first tyre farmer' I will keep updating

Pls i nid ur hlp...can anyone pls link me wit someone/where i can learn hw 2 plant cucumber and other leafy fruits.i stay at ota in Ogun state ...pls i really it as I have a burning passion 4 farming buh I won't 2 be well train... PLS HLP OOOOOOO

I planted this morning,I opened a thread for it. Tnx for inspiring me

olakunleben16:
Pls i nid ur hlp...can anyone pls link me wit someone/where i can learn hw 2 plant cucumber and other leafy fruits.i stay at ota in Ogun state ...pls i really it as I have a burning passion 4 farming buh I won't 2 be well train... PLS HLP OOOOOOO

There's nothing special to it. There are tons of videos on YouTube on how to do it. Don't know much about Ogun and the weather there but I hear that their land is very fertile. DIY Is the best way to survive in this country. So bros WE DON HELP YOU.

GenyEbere:
I planted this morning,I opened a thread for it. Tnx for inspiring me

Thanks but I disagree with the inspiring part. You were born with the capacity and always had it. Now you're putting it to use.

I go dey follow your update sha...maybe I go steal some info from you sef

Finally...my sack cukes are gone...want to reboot with another crop..but harvested 3 bags from the grounders....oh and a conjoined twin...

Sack Farming is a very affordable and lucrative business. Even if you don't like dirt or farming itself, just call it gardening (for your mind). Sounds more posh

If I plant in just one sack how many cucumber's can it produce before it dies?

Pls bros I base in kaduna. Naf base to be precise.pls wia can meet u so we can discos more on dis. Tenks. Dan

ojialo:
If I plant in just one sack how many cucumber's can it produce before it dies?

It depends on the variety. Most variety will produce between 20-25 cucumbers before dying

EMMAACHILE:

It depends on the variety. Most variety will produce between 20-25 cucumbers before dying

Bros...thank you

dannymoniq:
Pls bros I base in kaduna. Naf base to be precise.pls wia can meet u so we can discos more on dis. Tenks. Dan

You can come tomorrow...The farm's on your way to the airport...58B81615 BB PIN

vanpeele:

Bros...thank you

pls, is BEIT ALPHA cucumber a good variety?

opes:


pls, is BEIT ALPHA cucumber a good variety?

CUCUMBER TYPES
 American slicing: These cucumbers are the biggest and thickest-skinned, which makes them
the best choice for shipping. Harvested at 7-8” long, they have a medium amount of spines
and bumps distributed over the dark green skin of the fruit. This traditional American type
remains the most popular cucumber in some markets.

 Pickling: These are smaller than slicing cucumbers, an essential feature for canning. Pickling
cukes also are delicious eaten fresh because they are crisp and juicy. European and American
pickling cucumbers are differentiated by appearance, with the Americans having fewer, larger
spines and bumps and the Europeans having many small spines. The European picklers are
the best choice for making gherkin pickles because they are nicely proportioned at a very small
size.

 Cocktail: Usually picked at 3-4” long, cocktail cucumbers are known as some of the best for
flavor and crunchy texture. Their small size and thin skins have earned them the nickname
“snack cucumber” because they are so easy to eat out of hand. They are cylindrical in shape
and spineless. These are usually sold in bags or clamshells since the skins dehydrate so
easily. Cocktail cucumber varieties are usually grown in the greenhouse.

SEED BREEDERS, GROWERS, AND MERCHANTS SINCE 1973
Then there are the varieties categorized as Spineless and Thin-skinned. This covers a lot of territory,
literally. Cucumbers are popular the world over and many types bear the names of the regions or
countries where they originated.

 Dutch: 14"-long, thin, spineless cucumbers usually grown in a greenhouse. Their thin skins
contribute to their excellent eating quality, but cause them to dehydrate quickly. They are often
found in supermarkets shrink-wrapped in plastic.

 Beit Alpha: Smaller than the Dutch varieties, Beit Alpha cucumbers average about 5-8" long.
Their flavor and crisp texture make them a desirable choice for gourmet markets. Like the
Dutch cucumbers, they are thin-skinned and need to be protected from cucumber beetles and
dehydration.

 Asian: These are spiny, slender, and long — as much as a foot long. They require trellising to
keep the fruits long and straight.

When Asian cucumbers were first introduced in the United States, they were marketed as being
burpless, meaning they don’t cause gas. Since then, many other so-called burpless varieties have
been introduced. Because “burpless” is a subjective term, Johnny’s has steered away from using it in
variety descriptions. Look for varieties described as bitter-free or non-bitter. However, some research
has been done into what causes some cucumbers to offend the stomach. It is now thought that
“burpiness” is caused by cucurbitacins, the bitter compounds found in all cucurbits. Seedless, thin skinned varieties have lower cucurbitacin amounts and therefore are more likely to be burpless.

Finally, consider disease pressure when choosing cucumber varieties. Varieties vary in their disease
resistance, so check the catalog descriptions carefully if you have had problems in the past.

See attached

opes:


pls, is BEIT ALPHA cucumber a good variety?

Personally, I haven't tried it. My advice would be to go for varieties that are disease resistant and adaptable to your weather.

vanpeele:


Personally, I haven't tried it. My advice would be to go for varieties that are disease resistant and adaptable to your weather.

Noted..It is hybrid variety, i will just try it and compare d yield

EMMAACHILE:


CUCUMBER TYPES
 American slicing: These cucumbers are the biggest and thickest-skinned, which makes them
the best choice for shipping. Harvested at 7-8” long, they have a medium amount of spines
and bumps distributed over the dark green skin of the fruit. This traditional American type
remains the most popular cucumber in some markets.

 Pickling: These are smaller than slicing cucumbers, an essential feature for canning. Pickling
cukes also are delicious eaten fresh because they are crisp and juicy. European and American
pickling cucumbers are differentiated by appearance, with the Americans having fewer, larger
spines and bumps and the Europeans having many small spines. The European picklers are
the best choice for making gherkin pickles because they are nicely proportioned at a very small
size.

 Cocktail: Usually picked at 3-4” long, cocktail cucumbers are known as some of the best for
flavor and crunchy texture. Their small size and thin skins have earned them the nickname
“snack cucumber” because they are so easy to eat out of hand. They are cylindrical in shape
and spineless. These are usually sold in bags or clamshells since the skins dehydrate so
easily. Cocktail cucumber varieties are usually grown in the greenhouse.

SEED BREEDERS, GROWERS, AND MERCHANTS SINCE 1973
Then there are the varieties categorized as Spineless and Thin-skinned. This covers a lot of territory,
literally. Cucumbers are popular the world over and many types bear the names of the regions or
countries where they originated.

 Dutch: 14"-long, thin, spineless cucumbers usually grown in a greenhouse. Their thin skins
contribute to their excellent eating quality, but cause them to dehydrate quickly. They are often
found in supermarkets shrink-wrapped in plastic.

 Beit Alpha: Smaller than the Dutch varieties, Beit Alpha cucumbers average about 5-8" long.
Their flavor and crisp texture make them a desirable choice for gourmet markets. Like the
Dutch cucumbers, they are thin-skinned and need to be protected from cucumber beetles and
dehydration.

 Asian: These are spiny, slender, and long — as much as a foot long. They require trellising to
keep the fruits long and straight.

When Asian cucumbers were first introduced in the United States, they were marketed as being
burpless, meaning they don’t cause gas. Since then, many other so-called burpless varieties have
been introduced. Because “burpless” is a subjective term, Johnny’s has steered away from using it in
variety descriptions. Look for varieties described as bitter-free or non-bitter. However, some research
has been done into what causes some cucumbers to offend the stomach. It is now thought that
“burpiness” is caused by cucurbitacins, the bitter compounds found in all cucurbits. Seedless, thin skinned varieties have lower cucurbitacin amounts and therefore are more likely to be burpless.

Finally, consider disease pressure when choosing cucumber varieties. Varieties vary in their disease
resistance, so check the catalog descriptions carefully if you have had problems in the past.

See attached

Thanks for the information

vanpeele:
@excess4luv It's very hot for the plants due to the chemical feeds fed to poultry these days. Tried it with cucumbers and okra in sacks. They all died.

@Shehucom 58B81615 BB

..
Fresh manures always does that. You can prevent it by composting them before applying.

FarmTech:

..
Fresh manures always does that. You can prevent it by composting them before applying.

Trust me..They were WEEELLLL composted. Maybe I was unlucky

EMMAACHILE:

It depends on the variety. Most variety will produce between 20-25 cucumbers before dying

pls any help on how i can get the seed in LOKOJA,Kogi State.

opes:


Noted..It is hybrid variety, i will just try it and compare d yield

pls does anyone know the hybrid of cucumber and other plants that can survive in a hot weather environment like Kogi State and possibly the outlet where i can buy the seeds.I hope to start my our smart gardening this month

Cossycute:
pls any help on how i can get the seed in LOKOJA,Kogi State.

Jenta Agro chemicals, just beside the junction between NUJ and the High court, close to Police headquarters, Lokoja.

Its the office under the upstairs there. Do you stay in Lokoja?

Cossycute:
pls does anyone know the hybrid of cucumber and other plants that can survive in a hot weather environment like Kogi State and possibly the outlet where i can buy the seeds.I hope to start my our smart gardening this month

Two models available there. Marketmore was what I bought. I can't remember the second one.

Am in lagos where can i get the cucumber seeds.

EMMAACHILE:


Jenta Agro chemicals, just beside the junction between NUJ and the High court, close to Police headquarters, Lokoja.

Its the office under the upstairs there. Do you stay in Lokoja?

Thanks a bunch,yes i stay in Lokoja.

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