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  1. Homegardens with traditional African vegetables to increase the consumption of nutrient dense vegetables and improve income generation for men and women - lessons from East Africa

    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...
    Garden Vegetables East Africa

  2. Tree Tomato

    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...
    Fruit Tree Crops Garden Vegetables

  3. EnviroLink Network

    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...
    Garden Vegetables Key Resource

  4. IFOAM - Organics International

    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...
    Garden Vegetables Key Resource

  5. Chinese Kale

    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...
    Leafy Vegetables Garden Vegetables

  6. African Okra

    Abelmoschus caillei originated and is now grown mostly in West and Central Africawhere it has become an important vegetable crop. This species of okra is particularly popular with subsistence farmers as it can produce a food crop year round, has a higher market value as it is available in the dry...
    Garden Vegetables JCB

  7. Onion

    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.
    Garden Vegetables JCB

  8. Okra

    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...
    Garden Vegetables

  9. Garlic Chives

    Garlic Chives have mild, flat, tender leaves that taste like onion and garlic. Garlic Chives are a perennial, cool season vegetable, which flowers in the hot summer. They can tolerate high temperature and grow in many soil types.
    Garden Vegetables

  10. Cucumber

    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...
    Garden Vegetables