How to Plant Ukpo (Mucuna Sloanei) In Nigeria
Ukpo, botanically known as Mucuna sloanei, is a legume that holds enormous potential in Nigerian agriculture and nutrition. Popularly called Ukpo among the Igbo people, its seeds are used as thickening agents in soups like oha and egusi. Beyond its culinary uses, Ukpo enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation, making it valuable in sustainable farming. …