Also called OsugaAfrican heritage greens
Managu
Explore Managu, also labelled Osuga in the farm photographs, and its place in everyday cooking.
Adola — African leafy vegetables
Our Heritage Greens.
Explore traditional and familiar leafy vegetables, their food heritage and everyday cooking ideas.
From the farm
Meet the collection.
Discover traditional and familiar leafy greens, the local names used at Adola Farms and everyday food inspiration. Enquire about current availability.
Also called Osuga
Also called Spider plantAfrican heritage greens
Sagaa
Learn about Sagaa, a familiar green in local cooking traditions. The supplied image shows a farm scene rather than a detailed botanical close-up.
Also called OdodoAfrican heritage greens
Terere
Discover Terere, labelled Ododo by the farm, and its traditional culinary uses.
Also called ApothAfrican heritage greens
Mrenda
Explore Mrenda, also labelled Apoth, and its role in local food traditions.
Also called Slender leafAfrican heritage greens
Mitoo
Discover the locally labelled slender-leaf vegetable, Mitoo, through the farm photography.
Also called KandhiraAfrican heritage greens
Kanzira
Learn about Kanzira, labelled Kandhira by the farm, and enquire about its proposed availability.
Also called SusaLeafy vegetables
Pumpkin leaves
Explore pumpkin leaves, labelled Susa in the supplied farm photographs.
Other familiar leafy greens
Spinach
An everyday leafy green included for comparison; not described as an African Indigenous Vegetable.
Images and local crop names were supplied by Adola Farms. Local names can vary by region; please confirm availability directly with the farm.
Common questions
New to these greens?
Are all the vegetables indigenous to Africa?
No. The catalogue includes familiar leafy greens alongside traditional African varieties. Some are traditional African vegetables and others are familiar leafy greens.
Do you have cooking instructions?
Yes. Explore the Adola Journal for cooking inspiration, or send us a question on WhatsApp.
Can I order directly?
Ask about availability directly via WhatsApp or the enquiry form. We’ll explain the next steps.