A beautiful morning to you Hiveians; it’s so nice to be here again. I’m happy to inform you that I just bagged a cert in graphic design, and I’m looking at furthering my studies.
Away from that, I would like to update all agricultural enthusiasts on how my tomato and maize farming is faring.
It has been two weeks and a day since I gave an update about my maize and tomato farm. The pictures will give you an idea of the growth that has occurred in two weeks.
Aside from the good aspects, I would like to share a few challenges I experienced and stuff you may need to look out for in case you plan on going into maize and tomato farming.
Like I have always said, my plan is to go bigger in the future. The subsistence farming I am currently into is just to have first-hand experience before going on a larger scale.
Unfortunately, nature took some of the plants, as some birds perched on my tomato plants. For the maize plants, I didn’t really have much challenge; I only had to chase a few threats, like snails.
At some points, several snails were on the farm, and from what I know, they can feed on maize leaves and other farm plants. Fortunately for me, some of my neighbors love eating snails, so they came to pick them up.
One surprising thing is how a tomato plant I didn’t transplant from the thorn section seems to have outgrown the ones on the ridges.
I discovered it had less competition because it was situated around the thorn plant. This productive coexistence is something I am willing to test on a larger scale.
I didn’t have to do much in taking care of the plants; constant wetting and periodic weeding have been the order, at a two- to three-day interval.
Obviously, it may take some time before I smell or even talk about anything like the fruits of my labor, but I am happy to see the growth on a daily basis.
Although I have been busy and it is a bit challenging having to juggle my work and other engagements with farming, the knowledge I get on a daily basis is nothing compared with the stress I have to endure.
Like I said earlier, I can’t wait to start showcasing my results and sharing the fruits with my neighbors. Aside from the joy of giving, I am happy to have people aside myself look forward to a harvest.
ALL IMAGE CREDITS ARE BY ME.
