In Nigeria, fruits and vegetables like oranges, carrots, mangoes, tangerines, etc., are commonplace. Many people, including Nigerians, don’t know that besides these staples, the country grows other uncommon fruits and vegetables that are often thought to be imported. Now that you know we have certain uncommon fruits and vegetables in Nigeria, here are some of them....

1. Broccoli.
One can actually argue that Broccoli is grown exclusively in Plateau state and not in any other Nigerian state. The fruit market in Jos is all the more richer and diverse because of this and other exotic vegetables and fruits.

2. Cauliflower
Cauliflower is rich in vitamins and minerals, also very essential in detoxification, proper digestion, and helps fight cancer, inflammation and other heart conditions.

3. Beetroots
Beetroot was first cultivated by the Romans. Today, the leading commercial producers include the USA, Russia, France, Poland and Germany. It can be roasted, blended into a soup, boiled, or consumed raw in salads. Studies claim that beetroot juice improves athletic performance, reduce blood pressure, and increase blood flow.

4. Strawberries
Strawberry is grown in large quantities in Jos and other areas of Plateau state. For anyone who has ever travelled from Abuja to Jos, the women hawking strawberry and other uncommon fruits and vegetables around Riyom local government area are not hard to miss.

5. Pomegranates

Pomegranates are a great source of vitamin C, fibre, and vitamin B6.

6. Raspberries
Raspberries are highly rich in antioxidants, potassium, fiber, and other nutrients that are essential to the body system.

7. Apples


8. Blueberries
Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients. Also used in fruit juices.

9. Tomatoes
Of course, tomatoes are grown in many states across Nigeria. But the tomatoes in some states stand out for their excellent quality and flavour. That’s why the praise name “Tomato Jos” for example, is a thing.

10. Celery
This contains important antioxidants; it reduces inflammation, supports digestion, and is rich in vitamins and minerals.

11. Eggplants
Eggplants are a source of vitamins and minerals. It helps in digestion, reduces the amount of cholesterol that the body absorbs and thus improves heart conditions. It also helps bones become stronger and increase bone density.

12. Radish
Radishes can be red, white, or purple. It has been said to aid digestion, fight fungus, prevent diabetes and improve skin condition.

Here’s a picture of the British commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, shopping for fruits at the farmers market in Plateau.

https://www.zikoko.com/chopist/12-uncommon-fruits-vegetables-in-nigeria/

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What of dates

illicit:
What of dates

Dates Fruits,
Another good one...
Popularly called Dabino in the North.
Date palm is believed to have been introduced into Nigeria in the early 8th century by Arab traders from north Africa.
Date fruits are a highly valued delicacy among many communities in Nigeria, especially during ceremonies and festivals.

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Your reply got us into this research.
It's worth every bit.....

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Dates Fruits,
Another good one...
Popularly called Dabino in the North.
Date palm is believed to have been introduced into Nigeria in the early 8th century by Arab traders from north Africa.
Date fruits are a highly valued delicacy among many communities in Nigeria, especially during ceremonies and festivals.

I have tasted this few times.. though I haven't seen it in Nigeria.. heard it's for men's gbola. Lol. Too sugary .. mostly sold by abokis in Ghana, Togo and benin Republic

Simdyofficial:
I have tasted this few times.. though I haven't seen it in Nigeria.. heard it's for men's gbola. Lol. Too sugary .. mostly sold by abokis in Ghana, Togo and benin Republic

Lol 😂, interesting.
Nice to meet you Mrs Gbolahan 😉

What about the green apple is it planted in Nigeria too?

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Lol 😂, interesting.
Nice to meet you Mrs Gbolahan 😉

my comment was fully on what you posted.. quoting me is like a pig passing by bruh... Drag your buhari on his past shiii. Bfor I take u serious

Simdyofficial:
my comment was fully on what you posted.. quoting me is like a pig passing by bruh... Drag your buhari on his past shiii. Bfor I take u serious

You talked about men gbola,
Dem call you Ms Gbolahan, u come dey vex.
Madam Gbolahan don vex ooo .
If u dare derail dis Beautiful fruit thread with ur political nonsense lasan.
Body go tell u....

Eriggs:

You talked about men gbola,
Dem call you Ms Gbolahan, u come dey vex.
Madam Gbolahan don vex ooo .
If u dare derail dis Beautiful fruit thread with ur political nonsense lasan.
Body go tell u....

where this one from again

All these end time fruits.

Damnnn niggar
So tomatoes, egg plant and apple na uncommon thing for Nigeria

Tomatoes, egg plant and apple way common to grow everywhere in Nigeria

Even one dey my backyard for Benin city here
Especially the egg plant

Bros op go just dey smoke anyhow in the afternoon begin compose thread

Lovely

Noted

So na Wetin I go chop as hunger wan tear my head

Eggplant is good for Pregnant women especially from 7month upward.

But Sha no lele, aside Tomatoes and Apples others na once a blue moon things.

When I become more wealthy some go become normal things.

Plateau you are blessed, dont let the fulanis take Plateau from you

Apples ,tomatoes and brocolli are very common to states I've been to.

Okay

Those Nature didn't give crude oil, It gave something else.

Northern Nigeria is just blessed with massive arable land!

Wow

Beetroot is not uncommon.

Scrit:
All these end time fruits.

you don brush?