Considered as a "superfood" for its health benefits & versatility; Moringa contains 17 times more calcium than milk & can be grown throughout the year
Infuse dried moringa leaves in hot water to prepare herbal tea
Dry & powder the leaves to use as a condiment in cooking.
Common Name
Sahjana, Drumsticks, Horseradish, Benzolive, Ben oil tree, Shevga
Sowing Time
Throughout the year
Sowing Depth
1/2" to 1"
Plant to Plant Spacing
10 ft in ground
Germination Time
6 to 15 days
Growing Type
Upright, tall
Ideal Planter Size
14" to 18" deep, 16" to 24" wide
Ideal Temperature
22°C to 34°C
Companion Plants
Sweet potato, Basil & Pole beans
Antagonist Plants
None
Watering
Daily
Sunlight
Full sunlight
Fertilizer
Monthly; Nitrogen-rich organic fertilizer
Harvest Time
60-90 days to harvest its leaves