Free seedlings

The giveaway is conducted by the Taiwan Technical Mission team in collaboration with the Department of Commerce Industry and Nauru Health.

Seedlings given out include cabbage, cucumber, ocra, chilli, spring onion and long bean as well as compost.

The kiao oangam app which was developed by the TTM (ICDF) in conjunction with the Government (DCIE) and Commonwealth of Learning is promoted by the team to help people grow plants and vegetables. The App can be downloaded through the Playstore App.

The TTM gave out 2,000 seedlings and 100 compost bags lately.

Nauru Media News – NTV reports the TTM gives out free seedlings to people on the first Saturday of each month.

It’s for people who want to start a small kitchen garden for a healthy diet and lifestyle as well as sell their vegetable products to earn a small and sustainable income.

Seedlings comprising cauliflower, hot chili, water crest, cabbage and sweet potato were given out Saturday morning for free along with compost to aid growers produce healthy vegetables.

TTM staff provided helpful tips for growing healthy and big vegetables.