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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…
Pawpaw (Carica papaya) from the caricaceae family is a tropical plant and a very popular fruit in Nigeria. Its loved for its sweet taste and the nutritional benefits Pawpaw is one plant you’ll love to have in your home garden, And if growing it on a commercial scale it’s also very profitable. This plant can…
Cucumber also known as Cucumis Sativus is a vegetable known for its numerous nutrients and is commonly planted in Nigeria. Have you ever wondered how interesting it would be to grow cucumber in your garden, And have fresh grown cucumbers, try out delicious recipes for salads, vegetable juice and enjoy the natural taste of this…
Bitter leaf plants with botanical name Vernonia amygdalina is a shrub belonging to the daisy family. It is a vegetable plant cultivated for the leaves. The leaves are used for food and medicinal purposes. One to two plants of bitter leaf is sufficient for a family depending on the usage and family size. Bitter leaf…
Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) is in the family of Lamiaceae. In Nigeria its called Nchanwu in Igbo, Efinrin in Yoruba, and Daidoya in Hausa. Description of the Scent Leaf Plant Scent leave is a perennial crop, It has an upright woody stem that can grow up to a height of about 2 m (6 ft) high. The…
Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and (Dioscorea cayennensis) are monocots. They are starchy vegetables that grow underground. Would you love to grow yam in your farm or garden? This article is bent on educating you on how to plant yam. Description of Yam Plant Yam plant is an annual crop with climbing vine, With long and slender…
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…