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Farmshack Inspiring innovative micro business that deliver fresh produce to the informal sector of our local c

Want to speed up the process but okay…🍅I’ll just be here… waiting impatiently patient. 🫰🏼
30/08/2024

Want to speed up the process but okay…🍅I’ll just be here… waiting impatiently patient. 🫰🏼

Couldn’t help myself. Another 9k seeds planted for a follow up field. 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s addictive to see them grow.
22/08/2024

Couldn’t help myself. Another 9k seeds planted for a follow up field. 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s addictive to see them grow.

Obsessed🫰🏼
18/08/2024

Obsessed🫰🏼

Water💦• Fertilizer🌱 • Sun☀️ • Love♥️Key ingredients to proper seedling care.
23/07/2024

Water💦• Fertilizer🌱 • Sun☀️ • Love♥️
Key ingredients to proper seedling care.

M Y C O R R H I Z A E 🌱💫It is a fungi that has a harmonious relationship with the roots of many plants. Both parties in ...
16/07/2024

M Y C O R R H I Z A E 🌱💫
It is a fungi that has a harmonious relationship with the roots of many plants. Both parties in this symbiotic relationship benefit from each other. Mycorrhizal fungi prefer to eat the sugars and fats that plants secrete from their roots whereas the plant benefit through the fungi that absorbs nutrients from the soil and then passes it along to the plant. It does also provide protection against soil-borne diseases as well as increase the plant’s tolerance to unfavorable conditions. Mycorrhizae can play an important role in plant health. They are unseen but their effects can be remarkable.

All is well in the nursery. 🌱🫶🏼
15/07/2024

All is well in the nursery. 🌱🫶🏼

Not too long before winter is over which means that we have to get new seeds in the soil. Thanks to for always trusting...
03/07/2024

Not too long before winter is over which means that we have to get new seeds in the soil. Thanks to for always trusting me with new trial seeds to test. I surely hope that Lutadora will be one that break barriers in the tomato industry. 🍅
This coming season I will be trying a new variety of tomatoes from - Rafano. I will also be trying indeterminate for the first time, Star9081 from . Pretty excited for the new season to try, test and most importantly to learn.

The cold got to my babes. 😢Unfortunately with the kiln smoke and other precautions that I went through it just wasn’t en...
08/06/2024

The cold got to my babes. 😢
Unfortunately with the kiln smoke and other precautions that I went through it just wasn’t enough for the extreme cold that went into the minus. It was the most heartbreaking thing to see because these plants were the most healthy, beautiful and had the most fruit set on than any other harvest I ever had this far. On the bright side most of the fruits are mature and big so I can at least harvest them as they get ripe. But as for the plants they will not be able to produce more or put extra power in to make the small fruits bigger. Better to cut my losses now and prepare for the next sowing which will be around the corner. Thanks to .eaca for quality seeds. This variety, Ansal, might just be a new favorite. Will need to give it another go during warmer weather.

Another successful harvest.
16/05/2024

Another successful harvest.

I don’t think that I have ever seen this many tomatoes on one plant. This is just one of many. The quality is 👌🏼 which i...
16/04/2024

I don’t think that I have ever seen this many tomatoes on one plant. This is just one of many. The quality is 👌🏼 which is my main goal. Literally can not wait to start harvesting.

Pruning them tomatoes for a second time. Just cutting off all those old leaves that is more susceptible to getting disea...
08/04/2024

Pruning them tomatoes for a second time. Just cutting off all those old leaves that is more susceptible to getting diseases near the wet soil. I like to see what works and what doesn’t. If it means I made a mistake then it is something I can learn from. Experimenting is good. Hoping for the best.

Supervisor Zola🐾 got a big ol’ sniff of them soil and she approves the excitement for the harvest coming up. We both thi...
05/04/2024

Supervisor Zola🐾 got a big ol’ sniff of them soil and she approves the excitement for the harvest coming up. We both think that this one is gonna be a cracker of a harvest. Still need to wait about a month or so before the show starts. I am very pleased at the uniformity and colour at this stage. Also have about 8-11 flower buds per hand which is a good indicator for the kg’s per plant. So far no problems with diseases or pests and I want to keep it that way.

First fruits are visible 😁
21/03/2024

First fruits are visible 😁

A few months back I came across and was amazed at the fact that I have never heard of them before. In December 2023 I s...
19/03/2024

A few months back I came across and was amazed at the fact that I have never heard of them before. In December 2023 I started using their services and products to make my life easier with payrolls, time and attendance and so forth. And can I just say- my life was made easier indeed. Their service is top notch. Since I use them my worker’s productivity and efficiency got a boost. No more unnecessary overtime as work gets done quicker and more thorough. Fair pay has got a new jacket and I am here for it.

If you have more than 20 workers that you need to keep track of their time and where they are using that time then is the answer.

To prune a plant is satisfying. Feels like it can breathe again. Some top tips: There is no need for pruning determinate...
19/03/2024

To prune a plant is satisfying. Feels like it can breathe again.

Some top tips:
There is no need for pruning determinate tomatoes other than removing all suckers below the first flower cluster. Pruning won’t affect their fruit size or plant vigor. Don’t prune above the first flower cluster as you will be throwing away potential fruit.

My reason for pruning determinate tomatoes is- the less leaves near the soil means less of a chance for those leaves to get a soil borne disease which may spread it up to the rest of the plant. Have been working a few seasons now. Plus the plant looks beautiful.

Ansal tomato from 9k tomato seedlings are in the ground as of last week. Hopeful for a beautiful harvest.
28/02/2024

Ansal tomato from
9k tomato seedlings are in the ground as of last week. Hopeful for a beautiful harvest.

On a side note… seed production is also in full swing. Pollination girls have been busy for 3 months straight without an...
20/01/2024

On a side note… seed production is also in full swing. Pollination girls have been busy for 3 months straight without any off days. Our tired is tired. Have beautiful seeds so far and productions are looking very good.

Tomatoes have been in full swing for a while now. It keeps on giving which makes me happy. Every season is not easy- the...
20/01/2024

Tomatoes have been in full swing for a while now. It keeps on giving which makes me happy. Every season is not easy- there is always some sort of pest or problem to deal with. But happy and blessed to be able to farm and to do what I do🙏🏼

Waiting in anticipation for the first tomatoes to ripen.
30/11/2023

Waiting in anticipation for the first tomatoes to ripen.

Seed production is underway. 🫰🏼pollination will start very soon.
05/11/2023

Seed production is underway. 🫰🏼pollination will start very soon.

Busy few days behind my back. Ready for this weekend and some chill time. Had such a blessed week with late nights but b...
20/10/2023

Busy few days behind my back. Ready for this weekend and some chill time. Had such a blessed week with late nights but beautiful sights. Sometimes it’s really refreshing to work late to appreciate these moments. ✨🚜

I absolutely love what I do🫶🏼🌱 All glory and honor be on to Him. Thank you Jesus🫰🏼
19/10/2023

I absolutely love what I do🫶🏼🌱 All glory and honor be on to Him. Thank you Jesus🫰🏼

Even though we have severe heat these past few days, the tomato transplants have adapted really well. I can already see ...
09/10/2023

Even though we have severe heat these past few days, the tomato transplants have adapted really well. I can already see new growth which is quite quick. Usually they stand still for about 4-6 days before they show life. Sprayed some Liquid Max for a treat.

Tomato seedlings are planted out and ready to grow into big beautiful plants. What a perfect sunset after an insanely ho...
06/10/2023

Tomato seedlings are planted out and ready to grow into big beautiful plants. What a perfect sunset after an insanely hot day. We made it✨

Roots are on point with my new seedling trays🌱 excited to see the result because these trays is giving the seedlings suc...
06/10/2023

Roots are on point with my new seedling trays🌱 excited to see the result because these trays is giving the seedlings such a boost in growth and a strong root system. Better root system means better uptake of nutriens and water. That means bigger and better yield.

I believe that this week will be transplant week for my tomato seedlings. If all goes to plan these babies will sleep in...
01/10/2023

I believe that this week will be transplant week for my tomato seedlings. If all goes to plan these babies will sleep in the field by Friday evening- so I hope.

Tomato seedlings are growing up healthy and strong. 🌱 STAR 9068 and STAR 9065
21/09/2023

Tomato seedlings are growing up healthy and strong. 🌱 STAR 9068 and STAR 9065

Seedlings are growing on point in these trays. Already so strong and healthy which can only result in bigger yields. 🌱
17/09/2023

Seedlings are growing on point in these trays. Already so strong and healthy which can only result in bigger yields. 🌱

Before and after. Waiting on them tomato seeds to get cleared at customs then we can start to make some noise in this gr...
07/09/2023

Before and after. Waiting on them tomato seeds to get cleared at customs then we can start to make some noise in this greenhouse. Let’s get this tomato seed production party started.

Tomato season kicked off! Can’t wait for these soldiers to grow up🌱
05/09/2023

Tomato season kicked off! Can’t wait for these soldiers to grow up🌱

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The amount of healthy roots is just amazing. I truly believe that the Mycorrhizae that I started giving as they were at seedling stage made an impressive difference. 2 weeks after they were planted in the field I also gave them a shot Mycorrhizae. Results are speaking for itself. 👌🏼🤠

Another good day 🍅💫

Measuring some measurements 📏📐

Removing Used Mulch- after two seasons of planting and harvesting in these mulch we decided it’s time to part ways. So we cleaned up and temoved all the mulch. In a few weeks I’ll plow this block for after the winter’s crops. Still deciding wether it’ll be maize or watermelon… time will tell…

Everyone asked and it took a while to make this, but here it is. I did however forget one step to film, but it’s such a quick step. After putting the seeds into their individual hole I put another thin layer of growth medium over to just cover it. Then I just keep it moist. These seedlings were transplanted on the 15th January.

Transplanting some tomatoes…

Mulching
Mulching

First time doing this plasticulture. But it seems to me I’m starting to like it. It looks neat and tidy and I like neat and tidy. Soon, when the harvest arrives, I’ll know for sure with what the data brings forward with the increase in yield as well as fewer pests and fungi’s due to this mulch. Excited to say the least. 😁

We’re laying some mulch for the rest of the week. Was a bit sceptic at how to do it but after a few Youtube videos I got a bit wiser at how to go about this whole plasticulture. It’s looking gooooooood😁😁

Spraying insecticides/fungicides
Spraying insecticides/fungicides

It takes me just over 2 hours to spray this 0,12Ha of cabbage field with insecticides/fungicides. Who needs a gym. 😅

New cabbage seeds planted today😁 this is the drench process after the seedlings are planted. I give 19g Confidor mixed in 10L water and that covers about 16 seedling trays.

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