NewStats: 3,261,852 , 8,175,365 topics. Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 at 07:16 PM 10r3a

HelenaWills:

While it was being driven to my place.
Overheating happened and it damaged the four coils.
There right there, I spent above 250k fixing radiator, automated dashboard, four coils, plugs, oil gauge stick, mobil oil, gasket and some stupid things.

They fixed it, and it worked for a few minutes till it broke down again and I had to change filter and fuel pump with some minor things because car won't move. After a while... it moved again then stopped. This time it was the kick but before they figured it out.
I learnt the roadside Kazeem had almost pieced the car in search of a fault that wasn't there.

While we were on this, I decided to replace the steering pump and rack because the steering had become stiff and so difficult to turn. This cost some fortunes.

Mind you, like play like play, this car had spent about 3 months at different locations. I got tired at this point and decided to leave it under bridge in Ojuelegba where I was asked to pay #400 per day but begged for #200. It was there from December till last month.

I was told it overheated again while moving from God knows where to Ojuelegba and I needed to replace the coils all again.
Let's no forget there were different electrical issues that I can't even list out because I don't even know what to call them.
But now, the gear is making one annoying and disturbing sound and they are asking for an arm and heart to fix it. It will be one year by next month and car hasn't made it to my house.
It can't even go beyond 25Km/h nor can it climb hills.
Very frustrating.

Did they check the top cylinder head to know if it is cracked? The is what may cause such overheating. Also did place a scan tool to detect the faults? This days as a car owner, I do advise people to get one because it will save you so many stories that touches the heart!

jidestroud:


Interesting submission.

So do you advice I cut it off? Or just let it be?

Measure 6 feets away from the base of the tree, dig round in a circle and apply salt with manure since rain has started coming, You pray and hope it survives. Also if not for the tree is tall, I would advise you mix detergent and water with some engine oil and spray on the leaves.

jidestroud:
A brief Introduction
This coconut tree has been one of my extra income generator on the farm. It's one of the coconut trees I purchased from Songhai when then they were still at Badagry. So far, it's been producing super big coconuts in their numbers, which one fetches has much as 700 a piece. Moreso, it was doing absolutely well until the saga

The Coconut Saga
Over the years, I have noticed 7 nails nailed into my coconut tree at different angles of it. Most times, I even use the nails in hanging my clothes, farm utensils etc. I never did pay much attention to the different nails struck deep into my coconut tree.

So on this faithful day, some women came around to buy vegetables and one of the ladies noticed the nails on the coconut tree and jokingly said to me in Yoruba; "Omo agba ni eyina."!! I was like, why? I asked her. She said I did work on my coconut tree. Jeeezzzzzz... Ise bi ti bawo? Wetin concern me with doing work on coconut trees? Lol. Then the other ladies looked at it and exclaimed that it was work oooo (jazz thing). That someone must have nailed the coconut tree either for diabolical things or for protection. All these sounded strange to me and I was just amused by their assertions. Who get time to enter my farm con dey nail my coconut tree?

All I know while growing up is you can actually nail your coconut trees if the forming fruits keeps aborting early. Just drive some nails into it and it will stop the abortion of the forming fruits. . Nevertheless, in this case, that wasn't the case. 7 big nails had been nailed into it.

After much inspection, I decided to remove the nails which the women told me not too else the coconut tree will just die off. Imagine!!! Make I no comot wetin? I just went ahead and removed the nails jare. And that was that about the coconut and nails oooo...

Lo and behold, in less than a week, my coconut tree started bleeding ooo!!! This one no be super story Biko. Blood like stains started coming out of the coconut tree all over the body. I called a friend to help inspect and he suggested I nail it back. Never!!! I told him, it should be a simple case of a disease I will find out online. As I type this, also all the leaves have fallen off, and it's dying from the top. New leaves ain't even coming out .

I no go lie my people, small fear catch me oooo!!! I had to even go as far as sanctifying the coconut tree and making making crucifix around it Biko. I don't plan losing my precious coconut tree out of the little I have Biko

Please anyone with a logical explanation as to what is happening to the coconut tree? Or is it just mere coincidence?

Pic 1. Leaves dying off and falling down
Pic 2. Blood like stains
Pic 3. More blood like stains
Pic 4. Nails removed from the coconut tree.

Yes coconut trees are spiritual in nature. Why is it that, some churches and spiritualist use coconut water and the nuts as a whole to do cleansing? Or do you know the mystery on how water entered the coconut?
What those ladies told you are real and have you heard or seen a coconut tree uprooted by wind before?

The Bible recorded that, people of this world are very wise and knowledgeable in the act of wickedness. They most have pinned the destiny of someone on that tree and you have liberated the person.

Also, that baba's assertion is real and believe able.

I am a coconut farmer and enthusiastic based in Ogun State.

Quodseverismete:
Smelly animal, please don't eat it
It's related to honeybaucher

Very correct.

jidestroud:
@umuna

Interesting read.
I do have a question for you on coconuts growing. Is there any way you can fasten up the coconut growth? I actually did nurse one from a variety I got from Songhai back in the days when they still operated in Badagry. I must confess, it tested my patience ... I nursed it in July last year and it started showing signs of sprouting just last weeeeeeek!!!! . That's like 6months... I thought raising Cockerels were worse

Well I don't know any magic to make coconut seeds sprout quickly, but all I can say is, let the coconut mature well and dried from the tree, put it/them in a damp place and water regularly. Within 2-3 months you will get your results.

Redman44:


Cavendish Bananas are not tall o. The ones I have are dwarf Cavendish Bananas. I don't think Cavendish Bananas are this tall like in your picture.

There are tall and dwarf varieties sir.

Redman44:


I also planted Cavendish Bananas last year around April. They are growing well. They are yet to bear fruit though. How long does it take for Cavendish Bananas to bear fruit? Thanks.

He actually told me within 8 months and I didn't believe him.

See picture

Last year we ordered and received some cavandish Bananas from someone on this platform around April 2024. At first we had several challenges as regards the order, we planted late April 2024, surprisingly one of the bananas is carrying fruit. They have produced so many suckers that we intend spreading this farming season/year.

ollyboy009:


God bless you for the timely response bro,
Yes plantain will be in between the coconut trees, that's the reason for my second comment up there.

I will surely need your help once planting is a about to start. I won't hesitate to reach out bro.

Okay, we shall be ready to assist in any way we can.

ollyboy009:
Also, have you ever come across a plantain variety that fruits 2 bunches on the same tree? I am looking for the sucker of such plantain like a lost wife. I will appreciate a direction to where i can get them to buy.

My elder brother has this variety in his compound, maybe about 20 stands or so. The beauty of it is that, each bunch usually have about 50 to 55 big fingers, i have talked to them at IITA but they don't seem to know the variety.

If i see someone who can mass produce the suckers from the ones my bro has, i won't mind paying the person.

Yes I do have them, but not in large quantities. I get you 30 suckers whenever you are ready. Also during fruiting at first, they might produce only one bunch, but subsequently, it will start producing double because by then, more suckers are at the mother base.

See more

Saw this hybrid in a neighbours compound. According to him, it took 3 and half years before it started fruiting.

ollyboy009:
@Umuna,
You deserve and award for your great contributions to human development bro. This thread is richer than a year course in the university, may the Lord bless you richly.

I acquired my farmland in june 2022 but i do not want to start planting as development is still going on on the land (perimeter fencing). Hopefully, i will be ready to plant my coconut by may.
I plan to space each tree 5meters apart (16ft), hope that is not too much for hybrid variety.

Also, would you advise that i mix the seedlings? Maybe 200 hybrid and 100 dwarf (The land is about 7 acres so i have space to play with). But the total population planned is 300.

I will sure update this thread with the progress once activities take off.

Dear holyboy009,

Happy new year and thanks for your prayers. We are glad you located this thread. 5 metres spacing is okay and you can mix both hybrid and the dwarf varieties into your farm. I promise you, it will be an interesting journey. Least I forget, you can also plant bananas and plantain sparingly in your land. It will save the cost of clearing and maintaining the farm. Cheers man and welcome to the club.

ijeezlux:


Lol......funny you. Very nice and informative thread. I planted some coconut on my plantain farm some yrs ago. Non of them survived.

Aaahhhh that is bad. Do you mind sharing with us what happened. Also, had such experience not knowing that where I bought my first farm land was a flood plain. The water was as high as 7 feets which covered the young coconuts for 2 months. Our savings grace that we did not totally lose all was that we, applied Salts before the rains started coming. But a lot of damages was done by the year 2021 floods.

Cuttycool:
Which months are Best for planting it?

April to August

Cuttycool:
I will be in need of the dwarf coconut by year ending, would it be possible to send it to uyo?

We can send, but it is not advisable to plant by the end of the year.

KayB:
I need a complete turbo engine for fiat ducato. Please is Itire my best option or
Ladipo

if it is vw, Audi, skoda etc, you go to Tire. But for Fiat ducato, you can check Ladipo or Ojuelegba area in S/lere.

NikoWinaman:
Good day @everyone

Please I am in urgent need of someone around Ladipo that can help me with the best price for the engine of this Volkswagen Tiguan.

Any help would really be appreciated. Thank you

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Go to tire where they sell Volkswagen parts and ask for Sunny. He sell modern Volkswagen engines. I drive vw at 2.0 fsi. The TSi engines are expensive. What happened to your current engine if I may ask? Because dey don't get spoilt easily.

If you grew up in the village, you should know what this means. Snacking time!

As the farm is doing well, we are adding more seedlings and expanding

Some saved pictures for the year 2024.

Good morning Nairalanders and happy new year!

It is another farming season and we are sorry for not posting for some time now partly because there was variations in my work schedule and it is becoming difficult in posting pictures on the platform this days.

dede005:
Hi Umuna , i just came across your thread as I am interested in coconut farming. i am about to purchase land in Ogun state to commence and would like your advice on location suitability, farm as I am not based in Ogun and dos/donts. how can I reach you please. thanks for all you do.

Good morning and thanks for being here. You can reach me on 08090610026.

princepee:
when workers are still begging for 100k,
Is this bribing the judiciary or what?

Some animals are more equal than the others

Just compensated for the 2023 elections.

bet9ja:


I have been following your trend from the beginning. I just acquired 4 plots in Mowe/Ofada and i plan to plant the Dwaf species round the property in L shape. What is the advisable distance, Although I just needed few of them to be planted for now.

Thanks for following our write up and suggestions. Since the coconuts are dwarfs, you can use 3 meter (9feets) spacing.

RainMoreDFARMS:
Thanks for response

You are always welcome! Sorry for the loss of your plantains.

RainMoreDFARMS:
Wow, that's good to hear.
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10 dozens, thats money.
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Sorry to ask, where did you get your suckers from and how were you able to manage them during dry season.
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My plantains were really dyherated during the dry period, some that were supposed to start fruiting broke into 2. It's so saddened

I got my suckers from Local villagers within our farm. How I managed the farm to reduce casualties is by leaving some trees on the farm to control winds. Also, we reduced spacing amongst the plantains while they grew. I used another strategy to plant around May/June when the rains are much in other for the plantains to have enough water in the soil when they start fruiting. But among these strategies, the closing of spacing and trees within the farm really reduced casualties.

RainMoreDFARMS:
Salutations Sir.
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Being a while.
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Did you plant the plantains or the ones you met on the land.

Quite some time brother! Sorry for not chatting you up and you know how the country is going.

I met some on the land and we planted many. We sold over 10 dozens now.

Sorry guys for my absence lately. You know it is a farming season and we needed to prepare the land for planting.

While we were preparing for another season, we harvested some of crops.

It is the first harvest on this land and it is encouraging.

DXXMI:
Op, u are God sent. Please tell us how to deal with coconut thefts from the farm by hoodlums. Thanks

Dear friend,
You can not totally eliminate crop(coconut ) stealing by hoodlums in the farm, but there are some measures to be taken to minimize it and which all depends on your geopolitical zone/state your farm is located.

For example, my farm is located in south west and precisely Ogun state. Here they fear charms and juju. We have been using false Charms placed strategically where it can be seen with a false narrative to a close villager on what the charm is meant to do and it's efficacy and it has been working. Also we make friends with other farmers bordering our farm and have chats occasionally.

Shugargal:

Please I want 😫. Heavy flow is the only thing dealing with me in this life like this..I will really appreciate 🙏

This my wattsap number: 08090610026. Please reach me so that we can talk.