A wide variety of plant species will be used in the project including maize, sorghum, cassava, sweet potato, bananas and beans. Millet will be grown during the dry season or as a contigency plan in case of a drought. These seeds all mature at different rates, providing a constant food supply. Most of the plants are perennials and others are native to the area, so the seeds will be readily available for the next growing season. Using native plants will also support environmental sustainability and prevent the spread of invasive species.
