Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera

Family: Moringaceae

Common names: Moringa Tree, the Drumstick Tree or The Miracle Tree.

It is a medium-sized evergreen tree that is native to Africa and Asia. Every part of the moringa tree is valuable: its seeds can be used to purify water; its bark, roots and flowers all have incredible medicinal properties and its leaves are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They are drought-resistant, have exceptionally deep roots and can grow in a wide variety of soils, meaning they thrive in even the most harsh conditions. Moringa trees grow extremely fast: in fact once planted, they reach full maturity in just 9 months. Moringa leaves can be harvested just 6-8 weeks after planting and then once they are harvested, they immediately regrow so 6-8 weeks later they can be harvested again.

Sowing instructions: Sow in warm summer months. It is best to treat the seed with a systemic fungicide prior to sowing to prevent damping off. Sow in a sandy mixture and cover the seed lightly with sand. Germination is fast and the seedlings grow rapidly.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024