Cucumber Farming in Nigeria
Cucumber is a vegetable that is harvested from cucurbits.
It is a member of the gourd family and is related to watermelon, cantaloupe, and muskmelon.
Cucumber farming methods can be divided into two groups – organic and conventional.
Organic cucumber farming methods
This method utilizes natural ways in producing cucumbers.
Conventional cucumber farming methods
This involves the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to help improve the cucumber crop.
Here are The Step-By-Step Cucumber Farming Process.
1.Prepare a cucumber farming business plan and conduct cost analysis.
2.Choose an appropriate land for your Cucumber farm
3.Get the soil ready for planting
4.Create ridges
5.Nourish the soil with compost manure.
6.Choose healthy cucumber seeds for planting.
7.Water the cucumber farm regularly after planting.
8.Cucumber plants should be pruned regularly.
9.Use insecticides and pesticides to safeguard the cucumber plants.
10.Properly harvest the cucumbers when they are ready
11.Market and sell your cucumbers for profits. You can sell them online and offline.
We hope you find this steps insighful when you decide to venture into cucumber farming.
