Jobyo/spider plant is a hardy native, and can withstand high daytime temperatures, intense sunlight, and drought. It thrives in sandy and degraded soils, although it does not do well in water logged or heavy clay soils. It is a fast-growing plant and in the right conditions can be harvested in as few as three weeks after planting, making it important for food security. The plant is also high in protein and has more amino acids. High levels of antioxidants in this vegetable may help prevent diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases.

It is known to have high levels of beta-carotene and vitamin C. Often vitamin C is lost after cooking, but spider plant retains the vitamin better than many other vegetables. It also contains significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, and iron. When cooked in oil, a serving can contain over 450 percent of the daily vitamin A requirement and 72 percent when cooking oil isn’t used.

It is a vegetable perfect for home gardening and commercial production.

Maturity: 21- 30 days.

Spacing: 30 X 60cm.