Ugu Seeds | Seedlings

Ugu Seedlings  (Telfafia occidentalis)are fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, Ugu, and Ikong-ubong. They belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and originated from West Africa. The Broad leaves Ugu seedling is a perennial climber and is grown for its leaves and seeds. They are very nutritious and medicinal.

The fruits are not edible but the seeds produced by the gourd are. Ugu Seedlings are high in protein and fat and can be included in dishes to make a well-balanced diet.

It is a leafy vegetable that has edible seeds. Its fruits are inedible but can be used medicinally.

Ugu seedlings are drought-tolerant, dioecious, and perennial climbers. Here, we help you grow the seed organically and deliver them to you in good condition and thriving.

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Features of Ugu Seeds | Seedlings

• Produces dark green edible leaves.
• It is a leafy vegetable that has edible seeds.
• Ugu is drought tolerant, dioecious, and a perennial climber.
• They develop tendrils that creep and spread on the ground surface.
• Ugu seedlings grow best on sandy-loamy soils and more appropriately on beds supplied with organic or inorganic fertilizer.
• Ugu leaves are a culinary used to make soups, stews, vegetables, sauces, and even medicinally.
• They germinate 10 days after planting and can start to be consumed at 4 weeks.
• The leaves of Ugu are highly rich in Iron. They reduce blood sugar levels in the body.
• Ugu seedlings are rich in oil which is recommended antioxidant.
• The leaves of Ugu can be blended and used as a blood tonic because of their high protein content.
• The shoot and leaves of the Ugu can be consumed as vegetables and used to make soups.
• Ugu seedlings may be used to treat attacks of convulsion, malaria, and anaemia.

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