Moringa
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Moringa is a semi-deciduous tree to 8 m high and 3 m wide. It is a hardy, shrubby tree with fern-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The pungent roots are used as a substitute for horseradish; the young leaves are eaten as cooked greens and the immature pods have an artichoke flavour and are eaten in a similar way. The leaves are very nutritious, high in vitamins and with up to 38% protein. The flowers are attractive to bees. The seeds are used for water purification. The seeds germinate best between 25 to 30°C soil temperature, sow late spring in subtropical areas. It will grow in sun to partial shade but needs a well-drained soil. It is suitable for subtropical and tropical areas; unsuitable for temperate areas. More growing information...
Product: Moringa
Product type: SEED (15)
Botanical name: Moringa oleifera
Syn.: Syn. Horseradish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Ben Tree, Miracle Tree
Syn. Drumstick Tree, Ben Tree, Miracle Tree. A hardy, shrubby tree with fern-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The pungent roots are used as a substitute for horseradish; the young leaves are eaten as cooked greens and the immature pods have an artichoke flavour and are eaten in a similar way. The leaves are very nutritious, high in vitamins and with up to 38% protein. The flowers are attractive to bees. The seeds are used for water purification. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas.
Plant type: Semi-deciduous tree to 8m high
Sow when: Germinate best at 25-30°C soil temp.
Temperate: Unlikely to do well
Subtropical: Late spring
Tropical: During the wet season,
Depth: Sow seed 2cm deep into a seed raising mix
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Sow where: Into seedling trays; prick out into forestry tubes for later transplanting; liquid feed once germinated
Soil type: Tolerant of wide range of soil types but need good drainage
Details: Transplant into moist ground
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
15 seeds per packet
Moringa oleifera
Syn. Horseradish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Ben Tree, Miracle Tree
Semi-deciduous tree to 8m high
Moringa
Moringa is a semi-deciduous tree to 8 m high and 3 m wide. It is a hardy, shrubby tree with fern-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The pungent roots are used as a substitute for horseradish; the young leaves are eaten as cooked greens and the immature pods have an artichoke flavour and are eaten in a similar way. The leaves are very nutritious, high in vitamins and with up to 38% protein. The flowers are attractive to bees. The seeds are used for water purification. The seeds germinate best between 25 to 30°C soil temperature, sow late spring in subtropical areas. It will grow in sun to partial shade but needs a well-drained soil. It is suitable for subtropical and tropical areas; unsuitable for temperate areas. More growing information...