Ugu ("Telfairia occidentalis","ikong-ubong") plants produce large, dark green edible leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. It's considered a "superfood”. Ugu is typically grown vertically on trestle-like structures; however, it can be allowed to spread flat on a field. Harvesting can be done every 2 weeks. (Ugu is sold per seed)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
UGU SEEDS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO GERMINATE
DUE TO MANY PLANTING FACTORS.
Ugu seed (Telfairia occidentalis)
UGU Telfairia occidentalis otherwise called fluted pumpkin is one of the commonest, popular cut herbs grown mainly in southeastern Nigeria and belongs to the cucurbitaceace family. The crop, which originated from West Africa, is a perennial climber grown for its leaves and seeds, which are very nutritious. When cultivated, the fluted pumpkins develop tendrils that usually creep and spread on the surface of the ground. Characterised by broad lobed leaves, the fluted pumpkin leaves (Telfairia Occidentalis) is locally referred to as ugu leaves and culinarily used for cooking stews, soups, yam and vegetables, sauces and even for medicinal purposes.