Soil is the topmost surface of the earth on which plants grow. It’s made up of inorganic and organic matter, Soil plays a very important role in the environment, supporting plant growth, regulating water, and providing a dwelling place for living organisms. Types of Soil by Agricultural Classification Because soil is the medium on which…
Every Nigerian chef knows the importance of pepper in their recipe. Pepper is used to flavour food and is known for its hot taste, which varies depending on the type of pepper. There are different types of pepper in Nigeria. But the step to growing the various types of pepper is the same The planting…
Egusi (Citrullus Lanatus) also referred to as melon or wild watermelon is grown for its seeds. The seeds are used for food and oil production. The plant serves as a cover crop when growing maize (corn) and cassava. These three are good companions. Follow the steps below to grow melon successfully in your garden or…
Three-leaved yam belongs to the Dioscorea family with the botanical name Dioscorea dumetorum. Like most yams it’s a climbing plant and the tubers form inside the ground Follow the steps below to grow this yam successfully in your garden. Description Of Three-Leaved Yam Plant It has trifoliate leaves (this gives it its name three-leaved yam). Each…
Garri is one of the many foods cassava is processed into, Other examples of food processed from cassava are Abacha, High quality cassava flour, Amala, Tapioca, Fufu, Kpukpuru etc. Garri is popular in Nigeria and eating by many, One of the major ways it is consumed is as a swallow, this is usually served alongside…
Oha (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) is a vegetable used for food and medicinal purposes in Nigeria. The crop is grown majorly for its leaves. In this article you’ll learn how to grow oha. Description of Oha Plant Oha is a perennial hardwood tree plant, The plant is a semi – deciduous or semi – evergreen plant meaning…
Utazi (Gongronema latifolium) like Uziza, okazi is a climbing or vine plant, The plant is grown for its leaves. The leaves are used in the preparation of various soups, stew and salad. Description of Utazi Plant Utazi plant is a perennial and trailing plant, Like uziza and okazi the stem is thin, green in colour…
Water Yam (Dioscorea alata) is a monocot. It’s a tuber that grows underground. This tuber is similar to Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and (Dioscorea cayennensis) The plant steps are the same as that of yam as well See also how to plant yam. Description of Water Yam Plant Water yam like yam is an annual plant and…
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a vegetable that’s abundant in Nigeria, And used in making some soup, stew and sauce. Okra is locally known as “ọ́kụ̀rụ̀” in Igbo, kuɓewa in hausa and “Ila” in Yoruba. It is known by other names in other regions of the world some of which are lady finger, gumbo, bhindi. The…
Banana is an edible fruit and technically classified as a berry. In Nigeria, bananas are one of the easy to find fruits in any fruit store. Bananas are tropical crops and are grown in tropical regions like Africa, Asia and Central and South America. This crop is grown in over 100 countries across the world…