Open Pollinated Leafy Vegetable
Broad Night Shade | Mnavu SHUJJA
| Crop remark: | Highly productive erect and bushy nightshade plant with multiple leaves suitable for all year round production. The plant is healthy and highly vigorous |
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| Mode of pollination: | Open Pollinated |
| Growing areas: | Medium low altitude |
| Seed rate/acre: | 250 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: | 350 seeds |
| Spacing: | 30 cm x 30 cm |
| Plant growth habit: | Erect and Bushy |
| Maturity: | 40 – 50 days |
| Plant height: | Semi-determinate (0.5 to 1.0 m high) |
| Leaf category: | Broad and intermediate long leaves |
| Leaf shape: | Elliptic – obovate with very acute tip angle |
| Leaf colour: | Dark green |
| Leaf flavour: | Intermediate bitterness |
| Average foliage per plant: | 4 – 6 kg |
| Harvesting period: | 3 – 5 months |
| Yield potential: | 10 – 12 tons/acre |
| Disease resistance / Tolerance: | Light frost and Black rot disease |
| Usage: | Served as a vegetable when cooked in many dishes especially Ugali |
| Fruit flesh: | Rich in vitamins E and K important for blood clotting, minerals such as Iron Potassium and Calcium, antioxidants ideal for healthy meal |
| Health benefits | Rich in vitamins C & K, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level, rich in nutrients; fiber, potassium, carbs |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |
Collard SUKUMA WIKI
| Crop Remark: | Large green and tender leafy vegetable with longer harvesting period and notable tolerance to pests and light frost. Ideal for growing year round across all ecological zones. |
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| Mode of pollination: | Open Pollinated |
| Growing areas: | Low to high altitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: | 150 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: | 230 seeds |
| Spacing: | 45 x 45 cm and 45 × 30 cm |
| Plant growth habit: | Non-heading with erect leaf attitude and growing points starting at middle part of medium stem |
| Maturity: | 50 – 60 days after transplanting |
| Leaf shape: | Elliptic with obtuse angled apex |
| Leaf blistering: | Very weak |
| Leaf Colour: | Dark green, entire leaf type |
| Average leaf weight per plant: | 400 – 500 g |
| Yield potential: | 10 – 12 tons /acre |
| Bolting tendancy: | High bolting tolerance |
| Head texture: | Firm and crisp |
| Disease resistance/Tolerance: | Black Rot Leaf Spots Powdery mildew Downy mildew |
| Usage: | Lightly sauteed in oil until tender, flavored with onion and seasoned with salt. Can be served either as main accompaniments or as a side dish with preferred meat |
| Health benefits: | Rich in vitamins A which strengthens the eyes, Vit C for body cell repair and skin smoothening, fiber that aid in digestion and lower cholestrol levels |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g |