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Regrowing Carob from Store-Bought Pods
Ceratonia siliqua, Fabaceae family
I found myself in a boutique Turkish/Eastern European market, completely in awe of the exotic collection of preserves and dried delicacies. I was delighted to find a box of carob pods. Nibbling directly on the pods was an interesting experience. The pods are a little crunchy, a little chalky, very sweet, but it also smelled like...feet. The funk was really unappealing (to me), but I still respect this plant for its ancient relationship with humans as it’s been used as medicine and food for thousands of years.
My germination process was a simple moist paper towel in a ziplock bag in a warm nook of my home. I was giving up hope that these would germinate, but several weeks, my patience (or perhaps negligence) paid off and several seeds did in fact germinate!
EFFECT OF LOCUST BEAN WASTE ASH ON LIME MODIFIED BLACK COTTON SOIL.
EFFECT OF LOCUST BEAN WASTE ASH ON LIME MODIFIED BLACK COTTON SOIL.
EFFECT OF LOCUST BEAN WASTE ASH ON LIME MODIFIED BLACK COTTON SOIL.
Abstract:
Black cotton soil classified as an A-7-6(24) soil on the AASHTO classification collected from New Marte area of Borno State was modified with up to 4% lime and locust bean waste ash (LBWA) up to 8% by weight of dry soil. The effect of LBWA on the lime modified soil was studied with respect to particle size distribution,…
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7 Healthy benefits of Locust Bean (Dawadawa)
7 Healthy benefits of Locust Bean (Dawadawa)
The Locust bean, when boiled and fermented, is known as dawadawa in the Hausa language, and Kolgo in Frafra Gurune language in Ghana. A black strong smelling tasty seasoning, rich in lipid 29 per cent, protein 35 percent, carbohydrate 16 per cent, good source of protein, fat and calciumfor rural dweller.
African locust bean popularly used in seasoning traditional soups has shown promise in…
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NEED TO KNOW
Fermented locust beans or Iru in Yoruba enhances the flavour of soups like ogbono or Ewedu. They are pungent smelling and should be freezed for storage. The aroma makes vegetables taste delicious.
read also: OFE ONUGBO(BITTER LEAF SOUP) and EBA, FUFU OR POUNDED YAM Shrimps, along with crabs, periwinkles and crayfish, are other examples of delicacies you can add to enhance richness of your cooking.
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