Description

Irvingia Wombolu (Ogbono) Seedlings – High-Yield, Fast-Fruiting, Premium Variety 

Irvingia Wombolu (Ogbono) is one of West Africa’s most economically important indigenous trees, widely cultivated for its oily, mucilaginous kernels used in preparing the famous Ogbono soup. The tree is also valued for medicinal, nutritional, and commercial purposes, making it a profitable long-term crop for farmers and agribusiness investors.

Our improved Ogbono seedlings are carefully selected from elite mother trees for superior fruiting, faster establishment, strong disease tolerance, and consistent kernel quality. These varieties mature earlier than wild-grown trees, giving farmers faster returns on investment and higher productivity.

Ogbono trees thrive in tropical climates, require minimal maintenance, and produce reliable annual harvests. Their kernels are rich in healthy fats, protein, and dietary fiber—highly demanded by local markets, exporters, food processors, and restaurants.

Perfect for long-term investment farming, agroforestry, orchard development, and mixed cropping systems, Irvingia Wombolu seedlings deliver high commercial value and sustainability for decades.

Features & Benefits

1. Early Fruiting & High Productivity

Improved seedlings mature faster than wild types
Produces abundant fruits annually
Reliable harvest with high-quality kernels

2. Premium Kernel Quality

Rich, oily, and aromatic kernels
High viscosity ideal for thick Ogbono soup
Preferred by food processors and markets

3. Adaptable & Resilient Tree

Thrives in tropical climates
Highly tolerant to heat, seasonal drought, and heavy rainfall
Low maintenance and long lifespan

4. Strong Economic & Market Value

High demand in local and international markets
Excellent for agribusiness and long-term farming investment
Suitable for export products and value-added processing

5. Perfect for Agroforestry Systems

Provides shade and supports biodiversity
Improves soil fertility with leaf litter
Ideal for intercropping with cassava, plantain, maize, vegetables, etc.

Recommended Usage

Planting Guidelines

Spacing: 8 m × 8 m
Dig a hole 45–60 cm deep and enrich with organic compost
Transplant during early rains or irrigate lightly afterward
Mulch generously to preserve soil moisture

Soil Requirements

Prefers fertile loam or sandy-loam soils
Good drainage required
pH: 5.0–7.0

Fertilization

Apply organic manure at planting
Top-dress with NPK 15-15-15 or organic alternatives annually
Maintain moderate watering during dry seasons

Maintenance

Weed around the base regularly
Prune lightly to maintain structure
Protect young trees from animals and strong winds

Ideal For

Commercial Ogbono plantations
Home orchards and backyard growers
Agroforestry and mixed crop systems
Export-oriented farming
Long-term income-generating farms