Tips on Growing Moringa In Cold Climates
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- Tips On How to Grow Moringa in Cold Climates. It can be done, but it does take some effort.
I am growing a Moringa Dwarf tree also known as the Miracle Tree or Tree of Life because of its numerous health benefits. Although, the Moringa is a tropical tree, growing Moringa from a seed in a cold climate can be achieved. This video will provide tips on how to grow Moringa in a cold climate.
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Hi, There is an old saying in Tamil language that "Murungaya vechavan verum kaiyya povan" ( The one plants moringa tree will go empty handed) and it actually means that, The one who plants the moringa tree in their house and then consumes the leaves cooked, Drumstick cooked, will never needs a walking stick. He / she can walk freely with no support in his/ her later ages. And it is. The power of moringa Tree.
Thank you for sharing this old saying and its meaning and thank you for watching.
Never knew tht 👍🏼
I was so happy when my moringa tree survived the cold winter (we had -15 C / 5 F ) in zone 7b. In winter I kept it in a garden shed. Thanky for sharing this video. 👍
Hi there. Glad to hear your Moringa survived the winter. I'm growing Morninga in zone 7b also. How are they doing now? I'm hoping I can train my seedlings to be able to survive the winters here
@@altonem8314 ot heated during the winter. There might be -1°--2° C inside every now and then during the winter. It looked as if it didn't survive because there was only a stick left without leaves but when I put it on the terrace in spring the leaves came back.
You are welcome. I'm in zone 5b and our frost depth generally ranges between 24' and 36″ The frost depth for zone 7b is between 5 to 10', this is why your Moringa tree survived. They have a long tap root and therefore roots did not freeze.
I grew 5 moringa from seeds in 2020 in NJ zone 7A and put the young plants outside in the ground as soon as it warmed up enough in spring. By fall they were 7 feet tall with many branches and beginning to flower! In addition to nibbling them all summer while working in the garden, I made 2 or three small harvests during summer and dried the leaves in the dehydrator so I have plenty all winter. I mostly add it to soups . I noticed towards fall, the flavor changed to a taste I did not like and didn't harvest the rest. I would describe the flavor earlier in the season as a little sweet with a mild hint of horseradish. Very tasty even raw. This year I started my seeds a month earlier in hopes that the trees will have longer time to produce seed pods.
I have to agree with you that the young seedlings can be touchy and leaves turn yellow and fall off even when you think you are taking good care of them. For me they do better outside with mother nature helping take care of them. But just because I like a challenge, I will attempt to grow one as a houseplant. In case anyone wonders, I use Vigoro All Purpose potting mix (not the organic one) with a little additional perlite to improve drainage.
Glad to hear of your success growing a Moringa tree in zone 7A. I agree, that they do better outside. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I have read that a dehydrator will destroy some of the nutrients, better to air dry and not in direct sun light.
I know this is 2 years later, but can you say which month you started your plants?
I had 10 seedlings and they all died
I’m currently growing moringa in Houston in July. My main concern is keeping the soil moist enough as the sun quickly dries it out. I love how informative this was and you have quite the soothing voice. I miss gardening with my grandma ☹️ but I know she’d be proud of my moringa 😌🥰
Thank you! Moringa is a drought-resistant tree: once established you will not have to water as much.
Try putting wet news papers around plant or a mulch, straw. Even an old towel, keep it wet.
Also in Houston and just started mine in October.
Hello... I’m a new subscriber here! (Zone 7B, Virginia)
Thank you for explaining about the moringa tree. I’m new to growing this tree (3 of them for now). You helped me understand it, more than others have tried to explain. Now, I can share this important information, on to the rest of the growing communities. I will also share THIS video, to my FB. 😎
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THANK YOU bunches!
~Becky~
Love moringa! Put in my chicken noodle soup & smoothie
Thank you for your indepth post on Growing Moringa. I live in UK and will soak my seeds today. Thanks again!
Best of luck! Thank you for watching.
Excellent work! Just the information I needed when I needed it without all the fluff. Keep up the great work. I've subscribed to your channel.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for sharing.
Very good ..detailed vedio
I just planted moringa seeds today . Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪 to you and your family and subscriber's
Same to you!
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever watched.
So soothing to the soul.
You're an artist dear.
Like being in a jazz club.....
Enjoying perfection.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you Abigail, your comment is greatly appreciated!
So simple to grow indoors, nothing special needed. My indoor moringa is 2 years old now, I'm in the Northeast, an indoor window, a container with soil, water and sheers to prune is all is needed, simple as can be. I germinated a seed in an inch of water for a couple days, it sprouted then I pulled off the bits, yes you do, then laid seed on a wet paper towel in a plastic container with the lid on, put it in the sun on the indoor window sill for about a week, watch it until sprouted. I put some basic potting soil in a pretty container I bought, watered the dirt, buried the seed with the green sprout sticking out, kept on the window sill in regular sunlight and shade. Watered it a few times a week, it started growing, then watered it only once a week. At 2 feet tall I started at the top and cut it back about 4 inches, the ones from the trunk back 4 inches too when they grew and then cut back the branches growing from the trunk branches and just kept doing it to shape it, don't be afraid you can't hurt it. It's now 5 ft tall, bushy and healthy, sits in front of my window in a larger container now, looks great! For the larger container, I put some basic potting soil in it, watered it, picked up the trunk of the moringa and pulled it dirt, roots and all out of the container it was in and set it in the new one, added soil around the sides until filled, watered some more. I keep it pruned the way I shaped it, simple, easy, nothing special needs done to grow moringa indoors on your sill and then in front of your window. I use it for salad, on pizza, in pasta, grind it up for a green drink, so tasty and healthy! I don't know why people make something so simple so complex to do, when it's not necessary.
Thank you for sharing your success.
I second that. Thanks for your input... I'm in Zone 2nd . So glad you posted... Thanks to the owner of video as well. Great infor 🌴
Great information! A faster way to grow the seeds, put on a heat pad wrapped in a wet paper towel, then put it in the ground or pot. 😊
Thank you for sharing this great video...
Your welcome!
I live in zone 5 Europe. Last year I have planted moringa from seeds in a few big pots. They grew nice over the summer. When the frost came they were 2-3 feet tall and I put them in my garage, in the dark just watering them once a month. I was not sure if they will survive. In the spring they looked dead, but I put them outside and they grew back. Not sure if they grew back from the previous roots, or from other seeds left in the soil. Today was the first time I harvested the leaves. Thank you for the pruning tip!
You are welcome. If the plant started growing back right next to the original stock, it grew back again from that original stock; if not, more than likely it grew from the seed left in the pot. One thing I love about Moringa's, they are a resilient tree.
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Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
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not teach and everyone cant grow plants but we all should learn these skills. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are welcome and thank you for watching!
Is moringa available in jammu &kashmir state
Thank you for the information 😊
Any time!
This video was very helpful...thank you for sharing💚
Glad it was helpful!
I needed to know about it, lots of thank you Mam
Excellent video. Just brought my dwarf Moringas in from outside before it gets too cold in Zone 7. Think I overwatered them when I potted them up from the garden. In retrospect, I wish I had seen your video before I brought them in. Thanks for sharing your knowledge,
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing how to plant and grow moringa trees in your climate zone. Much appreciated!
Thank you for watching.
Great video, I was looking for tips to grow my moringa!
Glad it was helpful!
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Started growing from South Africa and it’s the start of winter
Thank you!! Starting some morninga a this week in Pagosa Colorado
Good luck!
Very nicely done. Your an excellent speaker that makes everything clear. Thanks for sharing.i learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting and you're a good teacher - good explanations. Where is 5B? From charts I've seen I live in zone 5 but others say I live in zone 3. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and I'm trying to grow 2 moringas in pots. I will be bringing them into the apartment for the cooler months. I have a south facing window and some grow lights. I just cut my taller moringa down because it had white splotches on the leaves. The splotches aren't a fungus and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Perhaps my soil is too heavy. I will listen to you and get some sand and plant more seeds.
Your video on growing the Maringa trees is so helpful to me. I purchased some seed and got three just brought beautifully. But after about 6-8 inches tall, they started withering and dying. It looks to me after watching your video that I overwatered them. At least now I think they’re savable!
Great! Glad to hear they’re savable. Moringa plants are very finicky when it comes to over watering; as it causes the leaves to turn yellow and the tap root to rot. Test your soil by sticking your finger in the soil to the 2nd knuckle, this will help to determine if the soil is still moist.
Thank you so much for that video i am new to growing maringa trees you answered a lot of questions l needed. Whenever I get seeds from the drums they aren't black i had only one that turned black but it was only on one side. I let the drum dry for about 3 weeks
Thank you for your comments.
Good morning and thanks your video! Can I have some seed growing in Globe Arizona? Thanks again
Thank you
You're welcome
I grow moringa in northwestern Florida where our summers are HOT but we get freezing temperatures. In the winter, I merely more my potted trees into my carport and they do fine.
Great video on moringa in general, not just cold climate. You might want to rething you 1/2 sand, 1/2 compost, 1/2 potting soil mix lol.
Thank you for your comment. Moringa natural habitat is a is well-drained sandy or loamy soil. In a waterlogged soil, the roots have a tendency to rot.
Yes it is the miracle tree from India!
Thank you for your comment. Indeed it is, that is why I'am attempting to grow this miracle tree.
What is the morninga plant 🌱 never heard of it . Thank you for video
Thank you! Helpful tips. I don't mix compost in because they like average soil. I don't have the dwarf variety though. Cutting back is how we over winter in zone 6. Cut the top off leaving about 4 inches cover and protect to over winter. In the spring new growth as long as the root lives. Subscribed to your channel.
You are welcome. Awesome that you are able to overwinter outside in zone 6.
I'm in 6b. Are you able to collect seeds? How tall does it get by end of season? About how much leaves can you harvest in a year?
That cutback looks brutal. but I might try it. Mine looks as spindly as yours.
great video, by the way!
Thank you!
Unlike many trees, Moringas actually seem to love being cut back, and will become more bushier. Keep in mind, you cannot hurt them by cutting them back severely. The more you prune Moringa trees, the more they will grow.
good to know, i have morning plant
Thank you for your comment.
what a wonderful n ace video this is about this plant ! Amazing, she sounds so sweet too ya can tell she is a good bean x
Thank you for sharing. Thinking about trying to grow one or two on patio in midwest. Any suggestions?
If your patio provides good direct sun light they do well outside. Make sure to bring them in the during the winter.
Am from a tropical island where moringa is very popular and by experience I know how beneficial they are to maintain good health. Now am living in southern Canada zone 4b. I am planning to plan them in pots like you, have them out in summer and back indoor fir winter same like some of my herbs. Now for me to figure out where I can get the seeds 🤔. Thank you 🙏 so much fir sharing your knowledge and experience, it is very helpful and encouraging 🥰Just subscribed to your channel 👍
Hi, you can get Moringa seeds on Etsy.
Nice information but I was expecting to learn more about how to grow moringa plant in ”cold“ climates, rather than just how to grow it in a general situation. I mean: would I need to protect it from the cold climate? If so, then how? Would I be able to grow it in a relatively larger greenhouse? Etc etc. I’m hoping to grow it in the U.K. next season, so would be thankful for your help and guidance. In most Asian countries it just grows by itself literally even if a moringa branch/ stick is thrown out on the ground; and I like it best when I take a short branch cutting from a healthy tree, and just plonk it into the ground to about 6-8” deep, where it immediately starts to give leaves, even without growing roots!
Just ordered some dwarf seeds, hopefully they will be good to grow, live in suburbia and the normal tree would grow too big apparently
Cheers from Australia
Thank you for watching!
Its Nov in Sacramento, Ca and i have them inside my house since it gets to the 30’s outside . So is it ok to cut them now or wait till spring time ? Thanks
Hi! Nice video you have in here. Where did you buy the deep pots? Thank you!
Thank you. You can find them at garden centers, Lowes and Home Depot.
u cool
I just got my moringa plant from a seed. I was told by the seller to water it every 3 days and put under the shade. It's summer in Australia right now. You think I should give it a bit of direct sunshine a few hours a day? The leaves are curling on top.
Did you water them inside the house during winter?
I saw videos in Jamacia where they grow 20-30+ feet..I'm guessing you're not letting them grow any where near that but having multiple plants in your home..you did mention about putting one in the garden..tell me about that one & the winter mths maintenance
Some people just do not have the space to grow a big full-grown, full-blown Moringa tree that can reach heights of 30 to 40 feet tall. The dwarf Moringa Stenopetala tree allow the tree to grow 6 feet tall max, and are great for growing in containers.
Theoretically you can bend the growth along a wall and just let it take over a room. This idea I particularly like. The trick is to figure out a way to let the roots spread out so it grows faster. Just replace the bulb in your room with a growlight and sleep with a humidifier on sometimes. Also gotta actually water the plant too but that's a given. I just really enjoy the concept of living art that serves a purpose.
Your marina trees are tiny. I have a tree seven months old and it’s over six feet tall. It would be taller but I cut it back 18 to 20 inches at a time. It branches out more and I get more leaves. I also sprout my own seeds. The best method I’ve found is to put the seeds in a container and place the seeds on top of a very damp paper towels. Put a lid on the container and place in a dark place for no less than two weeks. After they sprout and put out a stem, I plant them in damp soil. They take off. But I don’t drown them. I let the soil dry out before watering them. I found they prefer a southern exposure with morning light.
I started my seeds in hydroponic system and pulled the seed out as soon as I saw the first tiny sprout and moved it into dirt. I think it speeds up the germination time. But moringa doesn’t like too much water so you have to remove it.
@@smiley2477 thank you for the response. The one I had that posted about, abruptly died. I think someone poured a drink in the pot and did it in. I was so bummed out. I started two new trees. My two trees are outside are doing fine. It’s getting cold so I wrapped them in straw and put a bag over them. They are 6 feet tall. I’m hoping they make it to the next growing season. I want to see the flowers and fruit. I got a dozen seeds left from what I bought to start. Germinating is easy now. It took me many tries but I got that problem solved. Transplanting problem is solved. Soil conditioning problem is solved. Blood meal and bone meal helps a lot. It’s the first year that I’m trying to get thru.
Ok so I didn't have your video until now therefore I have a Moringa tree I've kept in the garage since the first frost - lost the ones from the two yrs prior - won't grow in the cold months here...so my question is it's almost warm enough here in southeast AL to move her back out onto the deck but she's about 5' tall and has been dormant yet kept leaves, since I moved her inside in Oct. Should I wait til I get her back outside before cutting it back? Thank you, don't want to lose this one!! I eat off of them all summer long and I feel so much better - winters I survive on the supplements I purchase from a grower in Tampa Thank you! (AND I can't believe you didn't drop one grain of dirt on your pretty carpet! LOL I'd have made a huge mess :)
You'll want to harvest your leaves first before pruning. Then cut your tree down to about 3 feet. Its best to prune when the tree is dormant. When you place your tree outside your tree will be more bushy and you will see more shoots appear.
Thank you for sharing! Where do you buy your moringa seeds?
Thank you for your comment. I purchased my Moringa Dwarf seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. www.rareseeds.com/about
Good info...
I'm in Zone 8a, S. Arkansas & planning to grow Moringa. You mentioned putting the plants in your flower bed during the summer.....how'd they do? And, are you repotting for inside storage this Fall?
I'm in zone 5b and have to bring my Moringa inside during the winter months. I keep them alive indoors. If you are in zone 8a and the winter temperatures go below 40 degrees the roots will freeze. You can transplant your Moringa in a container and let it go dormant to overwinter in your garage, just make sure the temperature in your garage does not drop below 40 degrees.
you had me at 3 halfs
Thanks for the great video. I just started with my first two moringa seeds. How often do you water?
Thank you! Only water very seldom overwatering will kill a young maringa tree.
Thank you
Hi, is it possible I can grew moringa in Canada? and how? thank you for helping me in advance
Do you use filtered water to water them?
I live in Las Vegas Nevada Zone 8b. I have the heat here obviously but we do experience very cold winters typically 40 to 50°. I have a starter plant that looks like the size in your video, would my tree benefit from going under grow lights?
Thank you for watching. Moringa does not like the cold and loses it leaves when temperatures drop below 70 degrees. In cold climates where it freezes and snows you want to bring your plant indoors. If you do not have a window in a sunny location, I recommend using a grow light. Moringas can go dormant at temperature as low 40 F. and come out of dormancy once spring comes.
What light cycle do you run the plants under indoors?
Our indoor grow light cycle is 15 hrs. Thank you for your comments.
I had a beautiful Moringa tree growing outside last summer. It was bushy and about 3' tall. Unfortunately I didn't bring it in soon enough, so it died. (zone 6b) I already have more started this year. Thanks for the very informative video! You have a lovely garden!
Thank You! Keep me informed on how your Moringa trees are doing this year.
@@growingyourfoodinyourownba1221 I sure will!
When you cut back, can you them propagate from the cutting?
Yes in water or place cutting back in the soil..
I'm a newbie. What's 'grow-light' ? Do you've a picture of it ? Btw: I live on the beach(actually on a cliff overlooking the ocean) in California. Thank you.
Just google grow-lights and you'll see different kinds of led-lights that help plants grow indoors.
@@Yggdrasil30 Thank you.
That was a great video. Having watched it through I feel that it’s something I could tackle, although I’m not sure whether the South of England would be a viable site, I do have a light tho.
I was wondering if you believe that you’ll reach a point when you can plant out your trees for good? Or, will they remain in pots?
Currently i have 2 seeds germinating. The last 7 tries did not work out. (best result was a spindly 20cm tall „tree“.
Now due to Covid it‘s difficult to get soil. Yet i still have some fully enriched soil for growing vegetables and a bag of lawn regeneration soil, which is 50% sand 50% soil. I am thinking about doing a mix of 50/50. So i would have 25% sand, 25% standard soil, 50% enriched soil.
Or should i go with 50% sand, 25% soil, 25% enriched soil? All indoors under a grow light.
Sorry to hear that. Keep me posted on your success growing your Moringa after changing your soil mix.
What a wonderful plant :)
My own is currently suffering from overwatering caused by yours truly, shame on me!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for posting :)@@growingyourfoodinyourownba1221
Could it be that the one that isn't as bushy is too acidic from the mulch you have on top? Just a thought.
Thank you for your comment. When wood chips decompose, this won't affect the soil below the mulch, and once the wood chips decompose, the soil it produces will not be acidic.
Thank you for all your tips but next time can you turn the music down a little bit more I can't hardly understand you
Hey! im wondering to prune my morninga plant but i don't know what size when i should prune it I'd appreciate it if you comment thanks!
Thank you for watching. When your plant is about two feet tall, cut the branches back to half of their length. This will maximize leaf production and encourage more branches to grow from the trunk of the tree, and discourages the spindly tendencies of Moringa.
Thank you for the information! greatly appreciate it.
Hello, i have a young moringa plant from last year, when will be the best time to prune? Still winter season where i live. Thank you
You want to prune your Moringa for more leaf production or they will grow into a tall, thin, spindly tree. You can start priming when your plant is about 2 to 3 feet tall. Keep in mind Moringa are incredibly hardy so even a hard pruning is good for them. The more you prune your tree, the more shoots appear.
Thank you for the responsed, this moringa plant of mine is just a fews months old, and i did pruned last year, and now it's 20cm long. How short should i prune to get more leaves this coming summer, i'm looking forward that this last moringa will survive. Thanks again
Great video Mam.
Im from Toronto 🇨🇦 and successfully planted a Moringa Plant. Its now 1yr old and harvested twice this summer of 2021. It grew very tall and its now at least 7ft. I had to cut all the leaves so I can bring it inside the house. Its now getting cold in here with a low of 10c. Im trying to figure out how to cut it properly so I can propagate the cuttings to plant more Moringa. Any suggestions??
Thank you. Also, thanks for sharing your story. Cut at an angle. Moringas actually love being cut back, and will reward you with more leaf production. Left to themselves, they tend to get tall and spindly, and insist on putting leaves out only at their top of the tree.
I also live in Toronto, Ontario. I recently purchased two moringa plants. One is about 2.5 ' ; other about 6". Kindly provide an update on your moringa plant. Did it survive the winter? What did you do to prepare the plant for overwintering. Thanks.
@@jenniferalmeida2824 Yes it did and it grew so much bigger again this summer with lots of branches. I harvested the leaves and ate them about a month ago and it looks like it's ready to be harvested again before I bring her indoor this month. If you have facebook, we can chat in the messenger.
How often do you water your moringa in zone 6a during this fall season into the winter. I have my grow light.
Thank you for you comment. Watering Moringa plants is a bit tricky. When, the plant is young, I normally water once a week until its damp. The soil should be damp and not over watered. Depending on how fast your plant is growing, I would check the moisture level by sticking your finger into the soil down to the second knuckle. Even though Moringa's are drought-tolerant, they should still have a weekly watering while they are establishing. But most importantly always check your soil level before watering, because you do not want to over water.
Thank you for your quick response. They are a bit of a challenge. In the early spring I planted about a dozen from seeds . I gave my niece two of those plants and have seven surviving plants. The height range of my plants is from 8 to 16 inches tall. I anticipate the adventure of my winter watch with my grow lights. Happy planting to us all. Take Care.@@growingyourfoodinyourownba1221
do you think it can be flowering indoor under 12 hrs light on cycle?
My Moringa trees have not flowered indoors yet. However, Moringa trees begins to flower after 8 to 12 months with proper light exposure between 12 to 16 hours.
thank you!
I'm between Madison and Milwaukee. Do you think Moringa will work here?
What growing zone are you? I am in zone 5b. You will need to bring your plant in when it gets cold and place in a warm sunny window or under a grow light.
What grow light do u use?
Thank you for your comment!
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What grow light color is best for moringa? Thanks
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Will u show how close u put the grow lights?
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I put mine 6-8 inches.
How do you determine when to prune the first time ?
Pruning your grape vine should began in the second. Grapevines are usually considered to be mature and fully productive in the third year. However, before you start pruning in your second year it’s important to determine what training system to use. Selection of a training system determines how you would prune your grapevines. Happening Gardening.
Interesting that you responded with knowledge on grapevines.
Is there a similarity between pruning grapevines and Moringa?
Thank you. I've been experimenting for New Zealand Super cold climate as well. Maybe green house is another option Too. Also, we've moving salty soil next to salt flats. Feedback would be appreciated, about salty ground. Cheers from Australia 👍
Thank you for watching. Wow, sorry to hear about you salty soil. Glad to see you're taking steps to reduce the soil salinity. Consider creating good drainage and or improving your drainage, this will allow salts to be washed out of your soil. Make sure it is draining away from the garden area.
@@growingyourfoodinyourownba1221 so if I moving and living On the actual ground of salt marsh. So my question how do I separated drainage from salty dirt? And still grow in salty ground? Thank you in advance. Cheers 👍
@@nanacybersliver8411 Container gardening and/or raised bed with imported soil would be your best bet IMO
What do you use to feed the tree
I use my own organic compost.
I really wish you could help me with my moringa tree. I didn't know about the grow light so my first seeds came up and died. Now my tree is under a grow light but list uts leaves. I'm so afraid to cut it down.
My leaves feel off.
The more you prune Moringa trees, the more they will grow. Unlike many trees, Moringas actually seem to like being cut back.
You can make “cheapie” grow lights with desk lamps that you buy Grow light bulbs for.
What kind of sand? Brand? And what type of soil? Thank you
Builder's sand or coarse sand is best. You do not want to use plaster or fine sands.
What kind of grow light is best?
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I make my grow lights out of thrift store desk lamps and Grow Light bulbs from Home Depot or Lowe’s.
Put that stem you cut off back into the soil. It will root. You can get 4 out of that piece.
Thanks for the tip and thank you for watching.
What Latin name do I use to ask for the dwarf variety of Moringa?
Thank you for your comment. I purchased my Moringa dwarf seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, here is their website: www.rareseeds.com/store/herbs/moringa/moringa-dwarf
Also, the following website explains the different new cultivars of Indian Moringa. The botanical name for the dwarf cultivar is
Periyakulam 1 and 2 (PKM 1 and PKM 2): Website- sustainablebioresources.com/plants/plant-families/moringaceae/moringa-oleifera/varieties-ecotypes-moringa-oleifera/
I read all the comments and didn't see where to buy the seeds.
I bought seeds from Amazon and did not receive the seeds I wanted.
I buy my seeds form Baker Creek Heirloom seeds.
I bought a 7 OUNCE BAG at an Indian Market for FOUR DOLLARS, sold as snacks. They all sprout! Soak them first.
Where'd you get your moringa seeds?
I purchase my Moringa seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company.
@@growingyourfoodinyourownba1221 thank you. They were easier to find when I was in AZ because people would give them away. Unfortunately, my efforts to pot my sprouts failed but I am ready to try again. I am also now in zone 5B in the Northeast so it's great to see you growing things I never thought possible.
I bought mine at a “Fresh Indian Market.” In NC. A 7 ounce bag of seeds for $4. Yes, four bucks. At least 100 seeds! They sell them as snacks. They all sprouted! I garden on the cheap.
I never had luck germinating morning seeds.....
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching.
Soak them for at least 2 hours or overnight. Plant an inch deep. They may take 3 weeks to sprout. I keep a grow light on mine or use an old heating pad for a heat mat.
on the subject of holding water, looks like you are using plastic pots. these are obviously less porous than terracotta pots.
Where do you purchase your seeds
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Fedco Seeds.
I bought a 7 OUNCE BAG of Moringa seeds at an Indian Market for $ 4.00. They sell them for snacks. They sprout.
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You should plant one seed per container. In the cold climate, that tree will die and NOT grow back in the spring if you plant it in your garden.
dude. I used to think of the moringa as a tree, so I would only sprout like 3 of them. Unrelated to that, they would just die each season (cold weather and neglect). Now, I have come to realize moringa can be grown like a crop, so I will sprout tons of them like a weed. And cut them back so they grow more like a weed than a tree. dude, does that make sense? I just ordered 1000 seeds. I had 30 already (which I sprouted, and 10 have sprouted, but I am going to grow 1000 seeds and just treat them like a weed and harvest and cut back. LOL. do you know what I mean? thx
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What am i doing wrong the reason the seeds are not turning black after letting the drum dry for about three weeks 😢😢😢
not sure why your moringa seeds are turning black.
Growing up in South India, we used to eat moringa several times a week. (The word moringa is derived from Tamil word murangai) The more we harvested
murangai greens, the more it grew. It needed nothing to grow - we never watered or fed the tree we had to harvest it from our second floor balcony or roof top as the tree was so tall. I never realized it was a health superfood. I wish I can grow this outside as a tree in zone 8A/7B Charlotte NC. Any one has it in ground in this zone?
You're in a good zone to grow Moringa outdoors. In your zone they will go dormant in wintertime, leaves shriveling and falling once the weather drops below 40 F. Mulch really really heavy to protect roots during short periods of freezing.
@@growingyourfoodinyourownba1221 I'll try, thank you!
Too much work, just carefully pierce the shell or even better remove the shell completely, I have had no duds here in the Latrobe valley Australia
Take out the wood chips, too much acid.
The wood chips are aged