Sweet potatoes





As humans migrate from one place to another, we tend to take our eating habits with us. Just as the early American immigrants did in the 1600’s -- bringing their meat-eating, grain-producing and dairy-product consumption from northern European countries -- the rising West African immigrant population in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area has also brought theirs

Several crops produced, here at Redbud farm consist of vegetables, root crops and hot peppers of tropical origin. These vegetables, grown extensively in all parts of West Africa, are used for domestic consumption, and many are commonly found in markets. They are typically used as steamed vegetables, often added to soups and stews. In some parts of West Africa, where access to animal protein is limited, such leafy vegetables make-up a large portion of a family’s diet and provide many necessary nutrients, contributing significant amounts of protein and essential vitamins.