***THE FARMERS CHED***

[shake d livin wake d dead]

trying a ting in meh backyard...tried planting some stuff we always getting in the market to see if it makes a diff in funds
paw paw
pigeon peas
baigan
lime
thyme
bandania
diff kinds a hot pepper
zaboca tree now growing back

feeling like a bite up shilling na

you need to spray le baigan for flies and other pests...looking like black flies under the leaf

[Sint]

Hey, anyone ever imported seeds using their skybox? Is it allowed (with quarantine laws etc). Thinking about bringing in some flower and vege seeds.

[hustla_ambition101]

Hey, anyone ever imported seeds using their skybox? Is it allowed (with quarantine laws etc). Thinking about bringing in some flower and vege seeds.

You will still have to go Plant Quarantine and get a permit

[joker]

Any advice on keeping strawberries from dropping before maturity?

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Hey, anyone ever imported seeds using their skybox? Is it allowed (with quarantine laws etc). Thinking about bringing in some flower and vege seeds.

plant quarantine can be a beyotch sometimes eh..

[Sint]

Thanks.
I called plant quarantine, they were very friendly and helpful actually. Said once is from a reputable company, properly packaged and labelled and not in a commercial quantity I should get thru. We shall wait and see

[Chimera]

I want to get 5 lbs of zoysia seed myself

[hustla_ambition101]

Thanks.
I called plant quarantine, they were very friendly and helpful actually. Said once is from a reputable company, properly packaged and labelled and not in a commercial quantity I should get thru. We shall wait and see

One of the few Sections in Research that the people are very helpful and friendly

[shake d livin wake d dead]

paw paw men,what are some of the diseases you all face and what are you remedies???thanks in advance

[X_Factor]

i know bunchy top is a deadly one!
if i remember right an insect carries it so proper insect management

[shake d livin wake d dead]

keep them coming,thanks

[Dennis61]

Anyone knows where I can get tomato clips to buy?

[shake d livin wake d dead]

any more info on the paw paw

[shake d livin wake d dead]

bumppp for more info

[Dennis61]

A good read on the toxicity of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/179691/

[DFC]

how viable is the lettuce and seasonings industry?

Seasonings as in Chives, shadow beni.

I want to start a green house project for my mother, since she has the time.

What do i need to know?

[joker]

Check Caribbean Chemicals, they would give u estimates and projected revenue.

[MonsterPower]

good are to get into is mint .. bars ketchin tail to get a regular supply of mint

[shake d livin wake d dead]

if you're lucky you could get a contract with subway to supply lettuce.but you would have to go through NAMDEVCO

[ADONI]

Where I could get a mill operating to mill some dry coffee?

[cornfused]

Did some corn once , after the the name . Still very interested in this field

[slimshiney]

Any pineapple farmers in here? pm with your prices ....

[shake d livin wake d dead]

how the weather treating farmers thus far? pressure.

at pineapple prices:I seeing men selling 4 for $20 and thing.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

who heading ft.farfan? hearing bout big sale

[X_Factor]

http://allthingsplants.com/thread/view/ ... mpost-Bin/

wanna do a couple of these
anyone ever tried it?....looks quite simple and effective

[shake d livin wake d dead]

never seen any down here^imo relatively inexpensive as the site said so I think it's worth a try.Hoping it gives good produce though

[shaneelal]

Do local farmers use pesticides on watermelon?

[jramsarran]

Do local farmers use pesticides on watermelon?

^^^ of course!!....local farmers use pesticides on everything!!

but on a serious note...yes (but much less than other vegetables)
actually using chemicals are not necessarily a bad practice, its the "misuse" you have to worry about. eg. harvesting before the recommended PHI (the label tells you how long to wait before harvesting)

[shaneelal]

^ Thanks, didn't think it was necessary, as you said local farmers tend to use pesticides on everything. Was considering using the rind.

[jramsarran]

that shouldn't be an issue since watermelons are usually harvested mature and kept about a week before sale. then, it may usually stay another week on the sellers hand.
Pesticide residue, by this time, should be insignificant....

(note...the watermelons doesn't get any sweeter after harvest, however they tend to become more "red" inside...) as you know...consumers prefer red as opposed to light pink flesh.