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One of the most neglected and profitable sector of the economy is agriculture.

However most people seems not to be interested in it. Below is a small hints on how to make it quick and profitable in the orange farming.

First of all, orange seeds can be requested from plantation or agricultural agencies which could be given for free or for a little token. They might be very viable for planting and healthy germination since it would have been stored in thriving and proper condition by the plantation agencies or agricultural government parastatals.

Collect as many seeds as required depending on the available field for the planting and transplanting exercise.

The seeds can further be treated with fumigating agents and stored in a cool place to prevent desiccation and later on soaked in water when it is getting closer to plant them.

Collect used pure nylon sachets or a pot container and plant the seeds. Two or three seeds in a sachet.

Orange seeds can be planted in a container with moisture and sun rays and it usually sprouts within 7 to 10 days.

After about 2 to 3 months, the seedlings will be ready to be transplanted into the ground.

Each hole should be dug deep on 2 feet dimensions length and breadth.

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Get a bucket or large container of well decomposed manure and mix with the soil. If you can lay your hands on composite or rabbits manure you can use it fresh and not wait for it to decompose because it’s an effective and cold manure

Plant the seedlings two meters apart. This means that you can plant 100 trees in a small space.

Water and weeding when needed. You can start harvesting in the 7th or 8th month after ripening of the fruit. Harvest the fruits when you see yellow colouration is spotted.

The fruits can be transported to market with baskets for unit counting or it could be spread and quantified for normal sales or depending on the norms of the orange sellers in the market you are dealing with

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Each tree will likely worth $30. That’s $300 for 100 trees.

Last but not least, after growing the seedlings which is the nursery stage of growth, use the seeds from the best fruits to sustain the business.

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This write-up depicts how to start your tree plantation and productive farming with no money as capital. It can fetch at least $100 if a citrus 🍊🍊🍊 seedlings is sold at $10 or even more.

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