Why Backyard Farming Na Goldmine
Even if you no get land, your compound, backyard, or front porch fit feed your family and give you steady income.
Crops like:
- Ugu (fluted pumpkin)
- Scent leaf (nchuanwu)
- Okra
- Tomatoes
- Pepper
- Amaranth (green leaf)
…dey grow fast and ready to harvest within 3–6 weeks!
✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Start Backyard Vegetable Farming
📦 1. Prepare the Space
No need one plot of land. Just:
- Clear backyard or front space
- Or use containers (bags, buckets, basins)
- Ensure drainage and sunlight
Tip: At least 4–6 hours of daily sunlight dey important.
🌱 2. Pick Fast-Growing Vegetables
Start with:
- Ugu – 2–3 weeks after planting
- Scent leaf – 3 weeks
- Okra – 4 weeks
- Tete (green) – 2–3 weeks
- Pepper/Tomato – 6 weeks
Buy seeds from trusted agro shops or fellow Npower Farmers.
🧴 3. Use Organic Manure
No overkill with chemical fertilizer. Use:
- Poultry droppings
- Cow dung
- Compost from kitchen waste
It go help your vegetable grow fresh and natural.
💧 4. Water Regularly
Use early morning or evening to:
- Water plants
- Avoid scorching under hot sun
- Keep roots moist
If rain no dey, plan for small watering can or recycled bottles.
🧼 5. Protect from Pests
Spray mild organic pest repellent:
- Garlic + pepper + water combo
- Neem oil spray
- Ash circle around your crops
Use net to block birds or goats if necessary.
💰 6. Sell to Neighbours and Online
When harvest don mature:
- Sell to family and friends
- List on WhatsApp, Facebook, estate groups
- Supply restaurants and buka owners
Profit dey steady if you replant immediately after harvest.
📊 Small Cost, Big Profit Example:
| ITEM | COST (₦) |
|---|---|
| Seeds (Ugu, Tete, Okra) | 3,000 |
| Organic Manure | 1,500 |
| Water Can/Bucket | 2,000 |
| Bags/Containers | 3,000 |
| Labour (optional) | 2,000 |
Total: ~₦11,500
Profit After Harvest: ₦30,000+ (sell in bundles or plastic bowls)
🌐 Npower Farmers Can Help You:
- Get fresh seeds at cheaper rates
- Connect to manure suppliers
- Offer training on organic garden set-up
- Help you brand and promote your homegrown vegetables
👉 Join now via: https://npowerfarmers.ng
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From healthy local breeds to trained puppies, Npower Farmers now sells dogs for:
- Security
- Pet lovers
- Resellers
📍 Delivery available in Abuja and surrounding states.
👉 Inquire or order: https://npowerfarmers.ng/dogs-for-sale
🦃 Foreign Turkey Sales Still Ongoing!
Order now for:
- Poultry business
- December resale
- Family consumption
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💡 Moral of the Day:
Start where you dey. Your backyard fit become your money yard. Ugu today, pepper tomorrow, and profit go steady flow!