STORE HOUSE: Bringing home the spekboom — Wonder plant should be a staple veggie, say researchers

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Researchers at the University of the Free State argue spekboom should become a staple South African vegetable. The indigenous plant offers climate resilience, nutritional benefits and potential new opportunities for small-scale farmers.

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