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Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a tree grown mostly for both palm oil and kernel oil which is found useful in several industries and for home use as well. Description of Oil Palm Tree The oil palm has a single stem that grows upright to a height about 20 m (65.6 ft) or more. The…
Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) has been a source of income and food for a lot in Nigeria, Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world. The tuber is a starchy tuber crop that can be used to produce food like garri, fufu, cassava flask and a whole lot of other produce. Do you desire…
Sweet potato also called Ipomoea batatas is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the Morning glory family. It is a very rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. They serve as food for man and are easily accessible. Do you intend to plant sweet potatoes anytime soon, here is an article that can see you…
Green amaranth is one of the vegetables used for cooking in Nigeria They are used in soup, sauce and stew. In Nigeria the common specie is Amaranthus Hybridus with is readily available in the market, Other species in the country are Amaranthus Viridis, Amaranthus spinosus; they are all referred to as green amaranth. Description of…
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from the Malvaceae family is a vegetable that’s loved by many, And is an ingredient in some soup and sauce recipes. Description Of The Okra Plant The okra can grow up to 120 cm (3.9 ft) in height depending on the variety. Okra Leaves are green, heart-shaped and lobed usually between three…
Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) is one of the many vegetables used for cooking in Nigeria. It’s an easy to grow crop, And does not need so much attention especially when growing it for home use. It can thrive on various kind of soil, Once planted in a place subsequently, especially during the rainy season it grows…
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) popularly known as Irish potato in Nigeria is an herbaceous annual that grows up to 1 m (3.2 ft) tall. As the plant grows, the compound leaves make starch that is transferred to the ends of the stem or stolons underground. The stems thicken to form potato tubers close to the soil…
‘It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.’ Lewis Grizzard What goes through your mind when you hear about the berry ‘Tomato’? would you love to own them freely at your disposal without buying them, then I am sure you will love to know how to plant tomatoes. Tomato is…
Planting turmeric is one of the things I do without stress, It does not need so much work to plant and the crop does so well, I find it easier growing turmeric than ginger, What about you? Leave a comment in the comment section. Turmeric is a well known herb, One thing I love about…
Let’s take a quick look at this tropical crop. I’ll be showing you in simple steps how to plant watermelon in your garden. Watermelon is a plant you should grow at home, It’s easy to grow once you know how to plant watermelon. The fruit is nice, delicious to eat, on the other hand, juice…