Learn how crops are been grown by following our easy step by step guide.
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…
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…
Okazi (Gnetum Africanum) is a green vegetable in Nigeria grown for the leaves. It’s used in making several soups and sauce The plant can be grown with easy and does not require much space to grow Depending on the usage a plant of okazi is fine for a family of four. Description of Okazi Plant…
Uziza is a climbing plant grown for its leaves and fruits (seed), Its botanical name is Piper Guineense. Description of Uziza Plant It’s a perennial and climbing plant, the stem is thin, green in colour and the length can be about 5 m long. The leaves are green in colour and have a narrow heart…
Do you love the idea of fried plantain, plantain porridge, roasted plantain and other delicacies you can make with plantain? Then I am sure you’ll love to grow your own plantain to enjoy these delicacies without limits. And if your intent is for commerce, growing plantain for sales is lucrative. In this article I’ll be…
Banana (Musa acuminata) is a common fruit in Nigeria, It’s one of the fruits I’m sure you’ll love to grow in your garden And also very profitable when grown in commercial quantities. Growing banana in your farm is quite simple to do, At least two – three banana plants should do for a family of…