How to Grow Ugu (Fluted Pumpkin) | Easy Ugu Cultivation Guide for High Yield

This video is a complete guide to growing the fluted pumpkin in the diaspora based on my experience. I share all my tips and secrets you need to know to successfully grow Ugu.
If you are interested in growing the fluted pumpkin, this video provide full instructions on all you need to know and do to grow lots of Ugu.
Included in the video:
What is Ugu?
Other names for Ugu?
Ugu Seeds
Where to buy Ugu seeds
How to tell if Ugu see is good
Starting Ugu seeds indoors
Transitioning Ugu outdoors (hardening off)
How to prepare soil for planting ugu
Sowing distance for planting Ugu
How to fertilize ugu
Manure tea for ugu
Too dressing ugu
How to harvest ugu
Yaje's African Garden & Allotment is about growing culturally meaningful African vegetables. I have been pushing the zone and growing African vegetables in my Texas (Zone 9a) garden for more than 20 years.
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[@michaeldare658]

This is a very detail instruction on the growing of ugu in the diaspora. I really commend your effort. I am a farmer and I 've been growing and selling ugu in Boston Massachusetts since 2020. Everything you have said is on point especially the 'hardening off' which is more difficult to achieve here because of the colder weather. Hardening off is very tricky, you have to get it right and know the right time the seedlings are ready for outdoor planting. In 2022, I had over 400 seedlings growing indoor but lost over 300 of them to 'scorching', the term we use here when the leaves of plant get burned/dried by weather variables. I have never had issues with yellowing of leaves, but I think it's more about nutrient interactions in your soil. I will link up with you on socio media and we can talk more about ugu.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. My goodness!! How did you grow 400 ugu seeds! We need to talk and exchange notes. I’m in instagram as @yajesgarden

[@onokerhongbenro6620]

Thanks a lot for this comprehensive detail. Only regret is coming across this valuable resource at the end of the season - bought really expensive seeds online, successfully germinated them but the produce was nothing to write home about… I’m pleased this resource will be a game changer ❤

[@sylviasandy]

I bought some bamboo sticks at Lowe's to stake mine but they weren't enough and it's expensive, so I left them crawling in the garden and harvested as needed. I'll stake them next year. Growing Ugu in Diaspora is very hard that's why I applaud you. 👏

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Awww my soil sister! You would know about the Ugu struggle!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a word🙏🏽

[@excellencechiamara]

Thank you so much ma for these expensive information. God bless you immensely.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@sylviasandy]

Sis, this is hardwork. You did a great job. 👏 It's a complete guide indeed.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thank you so much!! Means a lot

[@patadaniel]

WOW! This is awesome. I recently purchased some ugu seedlings as a first-time wannabe ugu farmer. Your video will certainly make me dodge some imminent pitfalls. I cannot thank you enough for sharing this priceless information. Thank you! Thank you!!

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Sending blessings of bounty.

[@najeebyunusa]

This is impressive and we'll explained. Thank you! Currently I'm sowing and selling Ugu seedling 🌱 here in Kano City Nigeria 🇳🇬 hope with you all some day my journey so far.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thanks for the encouraging word! So nice of you! Getting seeds here abroad is so difficult

[@olayiwolaakintolure3646]

Thank you so much for this insightful video. I reside in the UK and I have just started doing this.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julietasonye36]

Great job my Houston ugu gardening sister. It is a tough task for people in diaspora to do ugu gardening, from sorting the seeds to planting, watering, fighting diseases, trying to get a pod out of so many and so many other challenges. I am so happy watching your video and your dedication. I am also facing the same challenges. I planted some in the ground and some in the pots. The ones in the pots are doing much better than those in the ground. I noticed ugu don't like much direct sunlight especially the Houston heat. Keep doing what you love doing, the joy that comes from watching them is satisfying and fulfilling. I have different other veggies too. Just discovered how to manage spider mites, let me know if you have that challenges too and want the tip.

[@casmirifeanyi7788]

Yeah I also discovered that ugu does not like dirext sunlight like you have here in houston. How do you manage spider mites?

[@julietasonye36]

@@casmirifeanyi7788 Mix listerine, dish wash soap and water in a spray bottle and spray. 25:25:50 mixture

[@olaleyekemi]

Good for you, sis. Pls tell me how to get rid of spider mites, thanks in advance

[@omolaraa-ws1dh]

Thank you for this video. Please where can I get ugu seeds?

[@juliabrown1493]

😅😅 I was thinking about miracle grow sister thanks for telling me ooo😊

[@aggiekromah6254]

Sis good job👍🥰👏👏

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thanks 🤗

[@thegardencentre_ng]

Thanks for sharing. Well done

[@damianoyibo507]

Your latest subscriber here...People in UK left the channel...they cannot grow Ugu or nchawu in Uk an...?

[@mindtherapytalkshow3139]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thanks for watching!

[@Africanfolkbyfanny]

Absolutely awesome

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate the kinds words

[@Africanfolkbyfanny]

Where can I get the ugu seed? I tried bringing some from home and they keep dying

[@Africanfolkbyfanny]

@@YAJESGARDEN do you sell the ugu plant in containers

[@nancyakwen2375]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for the tips!;

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You are welcome!

[@joyabraham8463]

Thank you for this! Did it produce the fruit pack?

[@YAJESGARDEN]

@@joyabraham8463 you are welcome! Yes, it produced many pods but sadly, the pods did not mature because of the cold weather.

[@josiahdickson1001]

Good job

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thank you!

[@ronarona7754]

Thank you very much, I like planting ugu. Thanks for sharing. God bless u.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You are so welcome!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a word🙏🏽 I’d love to hear about your experience with Ugu. Would you mind sharing? Where is your garden?

[@mirianmiller3585]

Great video!!

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thanks!!

[@olaleyekemi]

Great job, sis! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My experience is not so interesting. I got a dozen ugu seeds from Nigeria and planted them in pots within 5 days of being harvested. I used sea compost I planted in small grow bags in spring (Canada). At some point, I had to move them indoors because of persistent rainfall and cold weather. Sadly, only one of them germinated. After 4 weeks of waiting, I decided to re-pot them. That was when I discovered that they all developed roots but could not germinate. Only one showed sign of germinating, so I replanted them again in fresh soil as I had observed a caterpillar-looking worm in their soil (not sure if this is helpful or harmful). The latest challenge is that I observed white spots on the leaves. A farmer friend suggested that I apply Urea (nitrogen) which I started last week. I think It's responding well as the lower leaves appear greener now but the upper leaves look like they are drying up , so I chopped the upper vine off. My Ugwu is about 4 months old now, but It's growth is stunted - just about 14 inches tall before the chop. Questions please? Does Ugwu like loose soil? How much watering should I give it daily/Weekly (it's in a pot) I just brought it indoors 2 days ago because frost might be setting in anytime soon. Growing ugu has been very challenging for me😢, but I'm glad one out of 12 survived 😅 Do you sell ugu seeds pls?

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Successfully growing ugu here in the diaspora, particularly in colder climates remains challenging. You did the right thing by planting the seeds are fresh out of the pods as possible. The cold weather will definitely hinder germination. That’s why I recommend starting ugu seeds indoors where you can control the climate. The white spots on ugu leaves is something I have experienced as well. This usually happens to the older leaves. Could be some fungal disease too. I’ve not tried to treat that with any chemicals. Yes, ugu will grow well in well drained soil. When growing ugu in containers, you want just enough water. Too much band the roots become waterlogged and plant dies, too little and the plant dies. The frequency of watering is going to depend on the size of your container, weather conditions etc. I’d say, stick your finger into the soil before you water. If it feels wet, don’t water. If it feels dry, then water.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Unfortunately, I don’t have ugu seeds for sale at this time. Plus, probably not a good time to start becoming of the cold season

[@olaleyekemi]

@@YAJESGARDEN Thanks for your kind advice.

[@kemifm]

Very good instructions, Thanks. Looks like one has to get the seeds from Nigeria though. I can’t find it in the UK.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

So nice of you. Yes, getting the seeds in the diaspora is extremely difficult and expensive

[@menim-inspiration2768]

Thank you for the complete guide. Please do you have some ugu seeds for sale

[@YAJESGARDEN]

No, sorry. Not yet but still hopeful to have some for sale soon.

[@ollaolla6727]

This is a great video with adequate information, thank you so much for sharing this video... I live in Texas , Houston to be precise , can you please sell me some seeds so I can start planting in my yard. 😊

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a word🙏🏽 we are both in Houston which will make sharing easy! I dint have seeds at this time plus it’s kinda late to start now as it’s getting cold. Best time to plant Ugu in our zone is end of March early April.

[@ollaolla6727]

Oh okay , thanks much for your response ... I will have to wait till that time , but in the mean time of waiting , I can buy some ugu vegetables if you got some .

[@nyacinthabata]

Where can I buy ugu?

[@nyacinthabata]

Can I start ugu in May and still get pods before the winter.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

It depends on wheee your garden is. It’s almost impossible for us to get pods in the USA because of winter unless you are growing in a greenhouse situation

[@julietwilson8169]

This so helpful. Thanks a lot. Please how can I make the manure tea. For fertilization?

[@YAJESGARDEN]

I uploaded a video with instructions. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX-Uf5SFpsikqtk

[@calebadeyeni5296]

What is the lifespan of ugu plant?

[@marthaisrael4908]

Thanks for this, but how do you get the seeds. Can you sell some seeds for me or the leaf. God bless you.

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You are welcome. Seeds are available on Etsy.

[@omoyemialao2690]

Thanks for the information, please I have the small one that use to be inside, can I still plant it. I request for ugu seed but they already break it so can I plant it please?

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Where is your garden? You mean small Ugu plant? If so, you can take outside if temperatures allow. Just make sure to transition gradually if the plant has been indoors for a while. About the Ugu seeds, if it’s not been too long since broken from pod, they should be fine. You can always plant and hope the seeds germinate

[@sapphirembang799]

Is it possible to start planting Ugu outside, during the spring?

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You mean direct seeds outside? if so, yes. you just have tomato sure the weather is warm enough. I prefer starting indoors to buy me some time and extend the growing season

[@annahedadagbon6091]

Good morning ☀️ Please I'm in Texas. What happen in winter can it grow or will it die? 😮

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Good morning and thanks for the question! It depends on whether you get a mild or severe winter. However, ugu generally will not survive freezing temperatures unless you diligently cover with frost covers.

[@annahedadagbon6091]

Thank you so much sister for answering my question. God bless you real good

[@kehindeadelana7445]

👍

[@YAJESGARDEN]

🙏🏽Thank you for visiting

[@mirianmiller3585]

Do you recommend starting Ugu seed starters indoors even if you receive the seeds during April in Houston area?

[@YAJESGARDEN]

Hi! Thanks for the question. If you get the seeds after the last frost date has passed, there is no need to start seeds indoors. In April here in Houston, definitely plant outside. However, I’d still recommend starting in small containers first before transplanting in ground. You have more control that way.

[@mirianmiller3585]

@@YAJESGARDEN Thank you so much and may God bless you for your unwavering generosity in sharing information! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheWordofGodGardenMore]

Thanks for sharing

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You are welcome mommy! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a word🙏🏽

[@atinukemorenikeji2205]

Thank you so.kuch for this detailed video. I have a question, once the ugu germinate how do we go about watering it

[@YAJESGARDEN]

You water as you would any vegetable -as needed. Frequency of watering depends on how much moisture is in the soil already.

[@omololasodunke5996]

How do you get the Ugu seed in US

[@YAJESGARDEN]

They are hard to come by here and very expensive. Please use Google and some websites will come up. I hesitate recommending because I have done so it they past and people had bad experience. Thanks

[@chideraanaje]

Do you have the seeds for sale I’m a new subscriber.

[@Chinwe-ku2fu]

@@chideraanaje I have seeds for sale. I'm in Maryland.

[@raiscove5848]

@Chinwe. How do I reach you. I’m interested.

[@Africanfolkbyfanny]

@@Chinwe-ku2fu I need ugu seeds