1. Session:WorldVeg has implemented a project funded by USAID on scaling home gardens with traditional African vegetables to improve nutrition of young women and small children, and enhance incomes. The session will focus on the diversity of species being produced, the choices of adoption of good...
  2. Tree tomatoes are small, half-woody, fast growing, solanaceous trees reaching 3 to 5.5 m in height that are native to South American highlands. Tree tomatoes are edible and can be consumed either as a fruit or vegetable. In the tropics, tree tomatoes do best at elevations between 1500 and 2800...
  3. The EnviroLink Network as a non-profit organization,has been helping non-profit organizations take advantage of emerging technologies since 1991 by providing access to thousands of online environmental resources. Continuing in that tradition, Envirolink provides space and support to...
  4. Workingto lead, unite and assist stakeholders from every facet of the organic movement. With offices and networks across the globe,IFOAM - Organics International ensures that the organic voice is heard on both a regional and global level. Organics International has occupied an unchallenged...
  5. Chinese Kale, also called Kailaan or Chinese Broccoli, has glossyblue-green leaves with crisp and thick stems. This vegetable adapts well to cold and hot climates and is grown all year round in mild climates. After the first cutting of the main stem, the plant will grow many branches for...
  6. Le gombo ouest-africain a probablement été introduit en Afrique de l’Ouest par des navigateurs polynésiens ou sud-est asiatiques. On le trouve aujourd’hui dans presque tous les marchés agricoles en Afrique; c’est un aliment de choix en Afrique de l’Ouest et centrale. Cette variété de gombo est...
  7. Onion is a hardy biennial from southern parts of Russia and Iran. It was disseminated by the Indo-European peoples during their numerous migrations. Very ancient forms of Onion are still for sale in Middle Eastern markets.
  8. Okra probably originated in North East Africa growing along rivers and bodies of water at 0 - 1000m elevation. It remains widely grown around the world for its nutritious pods, leaves, and fiber. It prefers hot temperatures with plenty of water. Regular picking of the pods triggers continuous...
  9. Ce membre de la famille de l’oignon originaire de l’Asie du Sud-est a été propagé avec succès en Europe et en Amérique du Nord.
  10. Cucumbers probably originated in India and became popular in Greece and Italy. They are now grown worldwide both commercially and in home gardens. The fruit of this vegetable plant is thick, cylindrical, 6-40 cm long, and shiny green. It can be eaten raw in salads, pickled or cooked in stews or...