Ugu: BEST PRACTICES OF fluted pumpkin FARMING.

Ugu farming Are you a seasoned farmer, or did you “just come” to the business? Whoever you are and whatever group you are a part of, there is no need for concern because everyone is aware that even the longest journeys start with the smallest of steps. For the sake of clarity, each session of our training has been divided into subtopic-specific subsessions.
They are as follows:
Ugu, may I ask what that is?
c. What are the advantages of using it?
b. What are some of the common species found in the area?

2a. What kinds of difficulties do farmers in the Ugu region face?
b. When compared to producers of other crops, what advantages do Ugu farmers have?

3a. At what point should it be grown?
a. What are the prerequisites for participation?
c. Where is it going to be cultivated?
d. How is it going to be cultivated?

4a. When and how is the harvest going to take place?
c. How does a farmer go about marketing his or her uga?
b. How long does it take for someone to really appreciate their Ugu?

Ugu: What is it?

Ugu, also known as fluted pumpkin, is the green vegetable that has shown to be the most successful, profitable, dependable, and advantageous over the years. Its scientific name is Telfeiria Occidental, although in some parts of West Africa, people just call it Oyster Nut. Its botanical name is Telfeiria Occidental. There are also various names for it, which vary from place to region. Ugu is a plant that grows on land and has a natural tendency to creep and climb. The Hausa people refer to it as Kabewa. The Igbo people refer to it as Ugu. The Efiks refer to it as Ikong-ubong, whereas the Tivs refer to it as Gu. Ogu is the name given to it by the domas, etc. Everyone from every ethnic group is aware of it.