Abstract
The consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables has increased tremendously over the last decade and in Africa, for example, research shows that they account for 30% of all vegetables sold in market ...
Highlights
Cultivation and consumption of edible leafy nightshade has continued to increase due to the significant role it plays in nutrition, food security and income generation (Abukutsa-Onyango, 2010)
The farmers in each Agroecological zone prefer a particular method of processing and there were significant (p ≤ 0.05) differences comparing the method of processing and the Agroecological zones
This study revealed that four methods of seed processing are variably preferred by farmers in different agroecological zones to process edible nightshade seed
Summary
Cultivation and consumption of edible leafy nightshade has continued to increase due to the significant role it plays in nutrition, food security and income generation (Abukutsa-Onyango, 2010). They are traded for higher prices compared to exotic vegetables due to increasing demand (Abukutsa-Onyango, 2010). Lack of quality seeds is a major constraint in production of nightshade vegetable. The seed processing method is a major determinant of the seed quality. According to Louwaars and De Boef (2012), lack of knowledge on the processing of nightshade has led to poor seed stocks. Solanaceous crops where fruits are borne on succulent berries are better processed by wet fermentation method. Ekhuya, Wesonga, and Abukutsa (2018) reported that wet seed fermentation ensures clean seed production that is free from physical impurities due to washing and removal of sugars that inhibit seed germination
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