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Sweet Bitterleaf Seeds (Bayangi / Bekang) – Vernonia hymenolepis African Vegetable

Grow your own sweet bitterleaf (Bayangi) — a highly valued African leafy vegetable known for its mild taste, high nutrition, and vigorous growth.

Unlike traditional bitterleaf that requires heavy washing to remove bitterness, sweet bitterleaf has a naturally milder flavor, making it a favorite for soups and traditional dishes.


What You Will Receive

• 1 pack of Sweet Bitterleaf (Bayangi) seeds
• Enough seeds to grow multiple plants

Customers often combine multiple seed packs in one order since shipping is a flat rate.


Why Grow Sweet Bitterleaf?

• Traditional African vegetable loved across many communities
• Milder taste than regular bitterleaf
• Highly nutritious leafy green
• Grows well in warm climates
• Can be harvested multiple times


Planting Instructions

  1. Start seeds in small pots or seed trays using quality potting mix.
  2. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep.
  3. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  4. Seeds usually germinate in 7–14 days in warm conditions.
  5. Transplant seedlings when they are 4–6 inches tall.

Sweet bitterleaf grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.


Harvest

Leaves can be harvested once plants are well established.
Regular harvesting encourages continuous leaf production.