Moringa Tree
Drumstick Tree Moringa Also known as the Horseradish tree or Tree of Life.
Moringa tree. Moringa oleifera also known as the drumstick tree or horseradish tree is a fast-growing drought -resistant tree native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas in northwestern India. Possibly one of the most useful trees in the world it produces long green pods that have been compared to a cross between peanuts and asparagus. Warm temperate to sub-tropicaltropical.
More than 400 names in languages around the world. When planting Moringa Tree find a location that offers full sun. This tree can adopt to a wide range of soil type as long as it drains well but prefers sandy loam or.
People organizations seeds books etc. Drumstick tree horseradish tree moringa Moringa oleifera. Choose vegetables that are adapted to alley cropping such as shade-tolerant leafy vegetables and herbs since moringa hedgerows are highly competitive and can reduce yields of companion plants significantly.
Moringa oleifera is a small fast-growing tree found in all tropical regions. It contains 13 species from tropical and subtropical climates that range in size from tiny herbs to massive trees. Folk medicine has used the leaves flowers seeds and.
In high rainfall areas plant on a raised mound. Well-drained fertile loam with added organic matter. Moringa trees can grow up to 18 feet in less than six months making it hard to harvest leaves and seed pods.
Nutrition Facts for Moringa a Superfood from the Himalayas. Moringa is an important food source in some parts of. The tree relies on a deep tap root that helps it obtain its nutrients from deep underground.