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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…
Cocoyam grows well in land with abundant water, it can also be grown using irrigation to supply abundant water. They can grow under flooded conditions and under tree shades so long as it is the base that is covered by the water. My grandmother used to plant her cocoyam in deep, moist, swampy areas with…
Have you thought of how to plant tiger nuts at home? I want to let you know it’s a big possibility. Be it a large or a small garden. You can as well grow them in containers. In this article I would love to show you how to plant tiger nuts. Some of the benefits…
Ugu as it is called in South Eastern Nigeria is a well known vegetable grown in Nigeria and other West African countries. It’s called Fluted Pumpkin in English which is very different from the popular Pumpkin (ukboghuro). Its other names are Fluted Gourd, Sokoyokoto in Yoruba, Kabewa in Hausa and Ikong-Ubong in Efik. The botanical…
Am excited to begin another planting season this year. In this article, we will show you how to plant corn (maize). Planting corn is fun and easy to do, it’s one of those plants that you can grow in your garden or in your backyard with ease. Before I show you how to plant corn…