achieving uniformity in Cabbage

Choose a Good hybrid variety F1

Do a float tray nursery system

Transplant after hardening & before its overgrown

Basal fertiliser should be applied before Transplanting average of 30g per planting station

Fast thread 👇
@corporatefarmg1 Understand the Maturity period

Split apply top dressing into 3 main applications recommendation of 5g per plant

Recommended Top dressing Ammonium Nitrate and or calcium Nitrate

In winter Calcium absorption is faster

For best results also drench on one of the applications

Winter is Coming !!!

Fast thread on Frost Management

1 Avoid planting frost sensitive crops
2 physical Barrier
3 Irrigate in the early hours before frost
4 frost cloth, Greenhouse plastic
5 mulch
6 ascertain frost days
7 burn sawdust & light matter at ground level 1 Follow planting periods recommended by experts.. prevention is better than cure , plant winter crops to reduce the risk of frost hit in frost prone areas.. Curcubits are susceptible to frost.. Brassicas are tolerant make the best choice

Information has to be passed on

Fast thread on Herbicides (badza Rechirungu)

HERBICIDE (hb) GUIDE

ALACHLOR 48EC
Pre-emergence hb for the control of annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds in maize, tobacco, potatoes and other field crops. @basera_john
@ndakaripa @FarmDudeZW ACETACHLOR 90EC
Pre-emergence hb for the control of annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds in soyabeans, maize, groundnuts, sugarcane

CLASSIC, CHLORIMURON ETHYL 25DF
A selective post emergence hb for use in soyabean and groundnuts #ZimAgricRising

Conservative use of Resources bears in mind future generations... Advocating afforastation of Acacia karroo as an alternative source of firewood in primitive societies & ornamental in cities...

Fast thread on Mubayamhondoro 👇

@Farm_Pesa @ndakaripa @cmashx @lindagabriel263 Plant description:
Known as the most common thorn tree of the veld this fast growing, drought resistant Acacia, with dark green leaves. It is fast growing, tolerates damp growing conditions, attracts insects and birds to the garden & makes for a great shade tree. Regeneration

Technical Growing information for butternut production #ZimAgricRising

Family: Cucurbit
Scientific name : Curcubita Moschata
Temp Requirement: 18 to 24°C
Frost sensitive
Maturity days: 85 to 110days
thread 👇 @cmashx @basera_john @ndakaripa @FarmDudeZW @corporatefarmg1 Market segments

1 Fresh market
2 Processing
3 pre-packs
4 Export

Fruit size and fruit quality are the major determinant for market classification..product range from 0.6 to 3kg

Farmer education the key to food security... #ZimAgricRising

Fast Thread about carrot information 🥕

Sowing time: all year round in frost free areas.

Days to maturity : 60 early maturing to 120 late maturity @ndakaripa @FarmDudeZW @farmbuzz1 @cmashx
@basera_john @matigary 7 shapes of Carrot cultivars

Ranging from the baby carrot early maturing usually 60days to harvest

Common tall and long carrot Nantes and kuroda

Market preference differs from area to area region to region

Inspiration is like a relay stick, it has to be passed on. Youth of our time it's now or never Zim Agric has to rise. Record show US$9 million monthly through exports of ostrich skin, meat and feathers to Europe, America and Asia follow thread..👇 @Zimyoungfarmers @basera_john Locally, demand is small but it’s an excellent export business. it is very intensive in terms of management. You should be always on the ground to be successful as a farmer. I hope for the best and want to play my small role in reviving the industry. It has so much potential.”