Abstract
A survey was carried out among 40 ornamental plant cultivators in three major cities in Nigeria, Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta on their cultivation practices using compost. The newly emerging industry is in need of a large supply of compost. No chemical fertilizers are currently being used. Over 30 varieties of ornamental plants are cultivated throughout the year.Some of the identified constraints seemed to be water shortage, sufficient capital, availability of farm inputs, low demand in smaller towns and villages, pilfering and insect damage, and nonavailability of land, high cost of labor and transportation. The respondents expressed their need for proper training and guidance on the preparation and use of their own composts and control of pests and weeds.
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