List Of Fruit Trees In Uganda
The first year of the project in Uganda, with financial support from tentree and guidance from 4HMT, was a very successful. Two nurseries were raised and over 25,000 trees have been planted. In fact, the Kasala nursery planned to have 15,000 trees but additional seeds were provided to BoHU at no additional costs, and it actually raised more than 20,000 trees.
The Ddundu nursery had been planned to have 10,000 trees and it actually raised over 12,000 trees. The additional almost 8,000 trees, currently still growing in the nurseries, were possible because BoHU obtained additional seeds at no extra cost. These trees will be ready for out planting in January. Trees raised were Mango, Orange, Moringa, Pawpaw, and Jackfruit. Trees were planted in school gardens and compounds, family farms, community centres, youth farms, health centres and district headquarters. Here are all the types of trees we plant in Uganda:
Mangoes trees
Will be planted since they grow well in tropical climates. Mangoes are popular because they are so delicious, but they are also packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Dried mango has the potential to be a significant micro-enterprise for tree owners. Dried flowers are of medicinal value and used for curing dysentery and catarrh of the bladder. Mango is a cure for wasp sting, rubbed between the hands and left to dry. Mangoes are not very difficult to maintain and they do not need lots of care while growing up, they need watering and maintenance when they are still young but once they are established, not too much more care is needed.
Nevertheless, the students will be tasked with taking the trees home to their families. Both students and families will be trained to water and maintain the trees, but in keeping with the tenets of 4-H Youth Development, the youth will have the primary responsibility for their trees.
Jackfruit
Is a very popular food in Uganda, and grows extremely well in the Mukono area. These trees are prolific and produce extremely large fruit, which can be prepared in a number of ways. An advantage of this fruit is that it can also be preserved, such as by drying. In addition, the fruit can be turned into nectar, so the fruit can be sold to manufacturers. Seeds can be prepared and eaten, or they can be harvested to create the next generation of trees in the tree nurseries.
Moringa oleifera
Trees will grow well in this area, and will be raised in the tree nurseries, and out planted at the school, in the family compounds, and in agroforestry. There are many advantages to Moringa, but the main reason to grow them is for their nutritional value. Sometimes called a “miracle tree,” Moringa has an extraordinary level of protein in the leaves, plus necessary vitamins and minerals. Oils can be extracted from the seeds, which can also help to improve nutritional security.
Pawpaw
Pawpaw (also known as Papaya) is a very popular fruit in Uganda and it also has high demand especially amongst the farmers in agro-forestry. This fruit can also be dried and sold by small businesses.
Orange trees
Orange trees grow well around Mukono, and oranges are valued for their sweet taste, caloric content, and potential as a resource for orange juice businesses.
What fruit trees grow in Uganda?
These Are The Types Of Trees We Plant In Uganda
- Mangoes trees. Will be planted since they grow well in tropical climates. …
- Jackfruit. Is a very popular food in Uganda, and grows extremely well in the Mukono area. …
- Moringa oleifera.
- Pawpaw. …
- Orange trees.
What is the national fruit of Uganda?
Matoke
| East African Highland bananas | |
|---|---|
| Species | Musa acuminata |
| Cultivar group | Musa acuminata (AAA-EA) or the Mutika/Lujugira subgroup of the AAA group |
| Origin | Uganda |
| Cultivar group members | See text |
What are some of the fruits that are popular in Uganda?
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- Pineapples. Locally called ‘Enanansi’, pineapples are grown across the country and sold in almost every trading centre and corner street.
- Mangoes.
- Citrus.
- Bananas.
- Pawpaw.
- Passion fruit.
- Watermelon.
- Jackfruit.
Do apples grow in Uganda?
Apple growing has spread to the highlands in Eastern Uganda mainly in Bugisu, Bukedi and Sebei sub regions in areas around Mt.Elgon. There are also a number of farmers in Rwenzori highlands who have taken up apple growing.