A Guide To Growing Moringa Plants in Your Garden

Requirements for proper moringa plant growth

Moringa does well in subtropical or tropical regions and prefers temperatures between 21 to 35°C.

It can be grown indoors in containers when the weather cools. Moringa enjoys the sun but can also tolerate some shade.

The optimal months to plant moringa seedlings are March through May or July through October. The plant requires constant hydration and benefits from mulching to retain moisture.

Although it can thrive in dry soil, it prefers semi-watered soil with good drainage. For well-drained soil, combine potting soil and sand.

How to plant moringa plant

It is best to plant moringa directly in garden beds since it is a medium-sized tree that grows taproots and requires a lot of room in the soil for its roots. Keep the space between two moringa trees to no more than 3 meters for healthy growth.

Moringa can be directly planted in gardens if it doesn't get below freezing where you live. The ideal soil temperature for germinating moringa seeds is 20 to 26°C.

Sow 5-6 moringa seeds at a depth of at least 1 inch in each garden bed and thin to the single healthiest seedling per garden bed.

Watering the plants

The soil should never be overwatered and should always have good drainage. If water pools on top of the surface, your soil has inadequate drainage. By putting your finger into the soil, you may easily determine the soil's moisture content. Depending on the temperature where you reside, water once or twice each week. When your moringa plants are 6 to 8 inches tall, move them to their designated locations.

Transplanting moringa seedlings

Move the roots to their ultimate location while keeping the root ball whole. Carefully loosen the soil around the roots so that you can be able to move the roots to their ultimate

Care and maintenance of moringa plants

Your moringa plant will require 6-7 hours of direct sunlight each day to develop into a sturdy tree. Keep them in a spot that gets plenty of sunlight all day. To encourage development, prune your plants when they are 8 to 10 inches tall. Any branch that is severed can be planted again.

Harvesting moringa plants

Every component of this plant, including the branches, seeds, and leaves, is edible. When the seed pods are 10–12 mm in diameter and the tree is about 3 feet tall, you can harvest the leaves. Moringa leaves can be harvested when the moringa trees are young and tender.