Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division
American Samoa Community College
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Harvesting and Storing Laupele
Did you know that laupele is a healthy, nutritious leafy green vegetable that may already be growing in your own back yard? In this video, the Horticulture Research Program share information on how to harvest and easily store laupele.
Laupele or Edible Hibiscus (Abelmoschus manihot) is one of the most nutritious of all leafy green vegetables. Rich in protein, fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin A and zinc, it is more nutritious than Chinese cabbage or even spinach, and is very easy to grow in American Samoa.
For more information, please call the Horticulture Research Program at the American Samoa Community College – Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division (Land Grant) at 699-1575.
Loi Afi La'itiiti i Amerika Samoa - New Video on Little Fire Ants in American Samoa
In this video, hear from two farmers on how their lives have been impacted by Little Fire Ants (loi afi la'itiiti), especially farming and working on their land.
Since its detection in 2018, Little Fire Ants (loi afi la’itiiti) continue to be a threat to American Samoa. These invasive ants are considered to be one of the world’s worst invasive species due to its painful, itchy stings and the harm it can cause to people, animals, agriculture and the environment. We need everybody’s help to find and control Little Fire Ants (loi afi la’itiiti) before they spread throughout American Samoa.
If you think you may have Little Fire Ants (loi afi la’itiiti) on your land, please call the American Samoa Community College – Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division (Land Grant) Entomology Team at 699-1575.
