Moringa wood is extremely brittle
Moringa oleifera ….Monster…. Almost
If you have a warm back yard, think twice before you plant a Moringa tree.
Is it edible? Yes, most of it. Is it nutritious? Amazingly so, flowers, seeds and leaves. Does it have medical applications? Absolutely, saving lives on a daily basis. Can it rescue millions from starvation? Yes, many times yes. So, what’s the down side? They don’t tell you that under good conditions it grows incredibly fast and large, overwhelming what ever space you allot to it. It can grow to monster proportions in one season.
Leaves eaten raw or cooked
I live in central Florida exactly — and I mean exactly — on the line between temperate and subtropical. I have not experienced a hard freeze here in seven years probably because I sit on a hill and have a 30,000 gallon pool to moderate temperatures. Around year two I got two food trees, Katuk and Moringa. You can read about the Katuk in another article.
It is an understatement to say the Moringa grows more than 10 feet a year. I have two trees and every year I cut off 15- to 20-foot branches. It requires constant attention. Despite its impressive growth pattern, it’s an extremely brittle tree. A man can easily break off a branch four inches through,…. It’s nice to feel like Hercules now and then.
The easy-breaking branches also lend themselves to a common-heard phrase in India when someone is being a little too demanding: “Don’t push me up a Moringa tree.” But, I will admit both trees withstood 100 mph winds three times in the hurricanes of 2004.
I want to impress upon you that my reference as to how fast this tree grows is a gross understatement, no matter how overstated it might seem. While gigantic growth is great for hungry poor countries, it is a significant headache for a suburban yard, even a 40-acre ranch. Unattended, the tree grows into a spindly giant. If you don’t attend it twice a month you will have a monster on your property, and I have two of them, one self-seeded. Should you choose to grow it, just know what you are getting in for. Now days I cut both trees back to a three foot stump every spring, the same as where they are cultivated. These things grow so fast, I speculate you could get a crop of leaves off them in Northern Canada. Then over winter it inside. It might make a real nice potted, pruned indoor tree for northern climes. That said, let’s view the virtues of the Moringa.
This tree is one of the world’s most useful plants. A native to the southern foothills of the Himalayas, Moringa oleifera (mo-RIN-ga oh-lee-IF-er-uh) is cultivated around earth’s tropical belt. Moringa is grown for its leaves, fruits, seed, sap and roots. It provides a variety of food and medicine. The young fruits pods, called drumsticks, can be cooked many ways, often like green beans, and have an asparagus taste. A superior cooking oil comes from the seeds, and the light oil can be used to lubricate delicate mechanisms. The leaves are extensively used as a vegetable — I have a restaurant-owning Chinese friend who makes a great soup out of them — and the roots are made into a condiment resembling horseradish in taste, but use it sparingly for it contains an alkaloid, spirochin. A blue dye can be made from its sap. Even a health drink is made from the tree. M. oleifera also might have a great future in water purification, a prime cause of illness in the world. And that is just the start of the amazing overgrown weed called “The Miracle Tree.”
Dry moringa seeds
There is only one family of Moringa trees, and only 13 members, making it one of the smallest groups. Of all 13, M. oleifera is the one most cultivated and usually the one referred to when talking about the edible Moringa. The name Moringa comes from the Tamil/Malayalam word murungakka. A search using “murungakkai” will produce many recipes. Oleifera means oil bearing. In the Philippines it is called “mother’s best friend,” in Florida, “the horseradish tree,” and in India “the drumstick tree.” In India it is an absolute must-have plant in the kitchen garden. In Thialand they are used as living fences.
From a food point of view, Moringa leaves can be used like spinach, though they are far more nutritious. Sorry Popeye. The leaves can be used fresh or dried into a powder. The leaves are an excellent source of vitamin A and C, a good source of B vitamins, and among the best plant sources of minerals. The calcium content is very high, iron is good enough to treat anemia — three times that of spinach — and it’s an excellent source of protein while being low on fats and carbohydrates. Said another way, Moringa leaves have seven times the Vitamin C of oranges, four times the calcium of milk, four times the vitamin A of carrots, three times the potassium of bananas, and two times the protein of yogurt. That’s quite a line up. The leaves also have the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cystine. Medically it is antibiotic and research shows it can be used to treat high blood pressure. A leaf tea is used by diabetics to help regulate their blood sugar. It is full of antioxidants, is anti-cancerous, and when eaten by mothers they give birth to healthier, heavier babies. A 28 December 2007 study said a root extract is very anti inflammatory.
In fact, let me quote you an earlier abstract from Phytotherapy Research 16 Sept 2006:
Immature moringa pods
Moringa oleifera Lam (Moringaceae) is a highly valued plant, distributed in many countries of the tropics and subtropics. It has an impressive range of medicinal uses with high nutritional value. Different parts of this plant contain a profile of important minerals, and are a good source of protein, vitamins, -carotene, amino acids and various phenolics. The Moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, -sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol. In addition to its compelling water purifying powers and high nutritional value, M. oleifera is very important for its medicinal value. Various parts of this plant such as the leaves, roots, seed, bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods act as cardiac and circulatory stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine, particularly in South Asia. This review focuses on the detailed phytochemical composition, medicinal uses, along with pharmacological properties of different parts of this multipurpose tree. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Now you know why they call it “The Miracle Tree.” It is being planted extensively in poorer areas of the world, some 400,000 trees in Rwanda alone.
To cultivate, soak the seeds for a day in water, plant in a peat pot. When six inches high, put in fertilized ground, and stand back! When it is six feet high cut the top off, forcing side shoots. Hang the top upside down in the shade and let it dry. Then grind the leaves into powder.
Today, approaching Valentines Day, I did my annual Moringa cut back. It takes about four hours, not counting nibbling and seed saving. Every year I promise myself I will trim them more often and every year they rocket to the sky. But that’s really not a problem. I just climb on the roof and collect dinner.
Green Deane’s “Itemized” Plant Profile
IDENTIFICATION: Slender tree, to about 35 feet; drooping branches, brittle stems, corky bark; leaves feathery, pale green, compound, tripinnate; flowers fragrant, white or creamy-white, in sprays, 5 at the top of the flower; stamens yellow; pods pendulous, brown, triangular, splitting lengthwise into 3 parts when dry, containing about 20 seeds, pod tapering at both ends, 9-ribbed; seeds dark brown, with three papery wings.
TIME OF YEAR: In zone nine Florida, it leaves most of the year, with seed pods in the late spring and summer.
ENVIRONMENT: Originally from India, planted in frost free areas around the world. Naturalized in many areas. Grows best in sand soil, tolerates poor soil. It loves sun and heat and can be grown from seed.
METHOD OF PREPARATION: Leave can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach, young seed pods can be cooked many ways, seeds are edible, cooked flowers taste like mushrooms, and the roots can be made into an occasional condiment.
Where can I get Moringa seeds? I’ve been wanting to grow one for quite some time now. Please let me know. Thanks
I think ECHO in Ft. Myers sells them. Of try B&T Seed.
Heck, sounds like You ought to sell them, Green.
When six feet high, how much of the top should I cut off? 6 inches, a foot?
Cut at least a foot…cut on a 45 degree angle and then plant the cutting about 8 inches deep…if it roots it will give you a different sort of plant…the branches come up from the root and you’ll get a lower fuller plant…better for a hedge line. I’m planting them all over…food growing in plain sight and ppl just think they’re scrub trees:-) Love it.
In my experience, Moringa can actually grow back from ground level after dying back from mild winter frost. But for the sake of keeping it looking nice, leave the main trunk 4 feet above ground. When it starts to grow back in Springtime, cut off growths that are growing towards the center of the tree. You don’t want the unruly growths crossing each other. Also, let some fruits grow to maturity to harvest some seeds. Just in case your tree dies, you have backup seeds. Just keep one tree. It’s enough to keep you busy (fast grower) trimming at least once every year to keep it nice and manageable. Then, on the next trimming seaso, leave trunks no more than a foot above the old, previously chopped trunks. Moringa is a precious tree to keep growing. It’s all worth the trouble of yearly prunning. Oh when It’s established, don’t water it unless you see signs of stress from thirst. It doesn’t like a wet foot. Occasional watering in summer might be needed. Observe if it needs it. Also, you might want to plant a few hot pepper🌶 plants. You can blend, or grind the hot peppers, add a little water, to spread on the base of the trunk, just in case ground insects want to chow down on the base of the trunk. Remember, all parts of the Moringa are edible. Ground insects in particular know that. You can add fresh Moringa leaves on smoothies, burritos, veggies, soups and on any dishes you might fancy. Have a great day, and God bless.
Correction: *** on the next trimming season***
Hi, We sell Moringa saplngs and seeds. We live in Palm Bay, FL. You can message me on FB at RiverRootsRocks or email me betretting@yahoo.com. Thanks!
I have seeds and baby trees. Where do you live? I live in central Florida.
Jacksonville, Fl. I am interested.
Rob get in touch with Permaculture JAX on facebook. They have several members growing moringa oleifera.
I have large quantities of moringa seed in Nigeria ,different varieties,call or whatsapp me+2347037898118
I work in Orlando, live in Polk Co. Do you have seeds or the baby clippings to sell or give away? I have the property to handle a large tree and am very interested in the health benefits!
I’m trying now to see if some cutting will root.
Do you sell seeds and if so I would like to purchase to grow inside until winter passes.
It will root very easily. I have a back yard full of trees that I’ve grown only from cuttings. 🙂
It will root i have cut down a tree and seeds keep growing in that area but the tree just keep growing when cut it down and moved it 60 foot away on top of the grown its still shooting away, new was for cook but not how super it was till today thank goodness it kept growing, your roots will grow even just a branch will.
Actually we usually plant a moringa tree using branch cutting here Indonesia. It’s very easy. We just cut an old branch about 1 meter long and just stick to almost any soil. No more than two weeks we could see leaves sprouting. By the way it doesn’t usually grows more than three meters tall around here. Moringa has been our favorite food source for ages. Beside it’s nutrious, it’s also delicious as a soup! 🙂
Small town Police officer trying to help the poor I would love seed/ are Cuttings . Texas
Carl I have moringa seeds send me your Email and I will give my tel so you can call me or I will call you. ,
Love our neighbor as you love yourself.
I have a lot of seeds I live in Miami Fl
Hi James, may I get some Moringa seeds too,please? I’m very very interested in planting this tree. Thank you in advance.
Hi Karl,
Please visit the last organic outpost in the third ward Houston – they have a lot of moringa trees and you might be able to get some branches to sprout for yourself.
do you have Moringa seeds from your trees, if so, I would like to have a few if you are selling them
Will be glad to share a few seeds. We are northwest of San Antonio on Hwy 83 near Leakey. They are treated like Okra and beans because they freeze every winter.
I have large quantities of moringa seed in Nigeria,
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Hi, I would be interested in some Moringa Seeds and others if you are willing to deal.. I am a Plant person and have a Lawn/Landscape Business. TY, Steve.
Hi- I dont have what you are seeking but I am happy to hear of a ‘lawn/landscape business’ person who is interested in more than blowing and going. Are you also interested in lowering the footprint of water use?
Love this comment terre! I think banning blowing machines would decrease unemployment and obesity, too. ;^)
HI: I HAVE SEEDS. SEND ME A SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE AND I WILL SEND YOU SOME. SEEDS ARE BIG, A BUBBLE ENVELOPE MIGHT BE BEST. UP TO YOU WCP
Hi mine is Hilda and live in Los Angeles CA. and would like to get same moringa seeds.
hello there william!
I am very interested in growing a moringa tree in a pot.
I grew up in the Philippines and remember eating moringga leaves and fruits during my childhood. Now approaching mid
50’s and more healthy conscious, I can’t wait to start the moringga experience again…
Please send your address so I can send back a self addressed envelope. thank you!!!
Hi, I am interested in the Moringa seeds and I was wondering if you still have them available? If you do please email me and let me know where I can mail you the self addressed envelope. I live in Northwest Arkansas and I know it is pretty cold right now but I have a really spacious sunroom where I can keep it until the last frost.
Hello William. I am interested of getting some seeds if they are still available. I live in Los Angeles CA.
Thanks for the offer.I will wait for your address on my email.I live in So.Cal near Palmdale.Van
Do you still have moringa seeds to give away? If so, I am interested.
Thank you.
If you have seeds I am interested I live in San Bernardino California let me know pls.
Hi William, please let me know what address I can send a self addressed envelope to, so I can get some Moringa seeds if you have some to spare, Thanks, Malti
hi William this is marcy do you still have more of the moringa seeds I live in Indiana near by Chicago just let me know and I will be interested in some of the seed thank you and God bless.
Please send seeds? I have a nice yard and love plants, I am a retired hair stylist, in Bakersfield Ca.
Am interested in planting morning seeds..can I get some sir?
Can you mail to Canada, do you think?
Hi William,
Can I send you a self-addressed envelope for some Moringa Oleifera seeds? I would just need your address.
Thank you,
Dawn Vincent
I live on 5 acres in the Brooksville fl. area. I’d like to grow some Moringa oleifera. How can I get some seeds?
I don’t have any seeds or trees any more. It also grows from cuttings.
I have large quantities of moringa seeds and powder different varieties in Nigeria
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I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have some seed!
Steve, I live in zephyrhills and have seed,free, call me leave message 8133556378
Susan
I live in Lakeland and would like to grow a Moringa tree.
Can you please let me know if you have any more seeds or baby trees?
Hi Leslie! I know this comment is from ages ago, but I’m wondering if you ever planted a Moringa tree? I’m in Lakeland as well, and would love to take a cutting or two if you have them available.
Hi Leslie, Have you gotten a chance to grow Moringa yet? I am sorry , have not been on this sight for a long while. Now I see all the interest. My tree is huge. I am not far from lakeland. Even if you want to send me a small self addressed envelope I could mail you some seeds. God bless
Hi would love to get some of your seeds to plant the Moringa tree. Are you will to send to me in self address enevelope. thanks in advance Kay
Am very interested in growing Moringa for all the health/nutritional benefits. Shoots, seeds, pods are welcome. Where can I send my SASE, please?
Hello, I would love to plant the morenga Tree and try to use it for the information I my hands .If you have any seeds can I have some Please!!!
Thank you very much!!!
Hi Leslie. I also live in Lakeland and just saw this post. I was wondering, based on the date stamped, did you ever get to grow the tree? If you have, what were the results? Thank you for your time, from your Lakeland neighbor.
It’s worth it. Even if you’re only planting Moringa as an annual on the ground. Keep asking moringa owners for some seeds to overwinter, then plant some on the ground. Growing it in pots for your consumption is not going to be that good. Why? The plant is supposed to get nutrients from the ground for you. Unless you can add complete fertilizers if you plant Moringa in pots. I didn’t plant Moringa in my new property yet. But soon I’d be able to supply seeds to anyone for free, as long as interested parties can send regular shipping postage. I’ll provide the envelopes.
Susan, I’m in Seminole County. I would love a baby moringa!
Might have to wait until spring.
Vanessa, just ask anyone here in this channel whose got a moringa tree. Request that they send you seeds. They’re very easy to grow from seeds. Also, they get plenty of seeds per harvest season. I sold my property where I had a Moringa tree. I forgot to plant my Moringa seeds in my new property. It was way too late when I found the seeds again, 3 years after harvest. They sprouted a little bit, but withered from lack of energy. I knew they could only stay viable within 2 years. Also, if you need info, let me know. You can message me on Facebook or at danholland70@yahoo.com. I’m using a pseudonym on Facebook: Dan Holland. Have a great day, and God bless.
Hello Susan,
I would love to try growing a Moringa tree on the balcony of my Clearwater condo. Can the Moringa tolerate living in a pot? Would you sell a few seeds? Thank you
I am interested in getting some seed or plant start from you and I live in Deltona fl
I haven’t noticed if my trees are seeding yet. I will look.
I have large quantities of moringa seed in Nigeria different varieties,
WhatsApp +2347037898118
Can I hear from you if you still have the moringa seeds and small trees. I live in Douglasville GA. I will like to plant some of the trees if you will be kind enough to sell them to me.
Nikky, we’re in Murrayville Ga. How did your moringa seed sprouting go in our north georgia climate??
Wow , I have not been back here for so long and see all these people interested in growing. I am sorry I never got back to this post. I now have 3 trees and 1 is over 12 feet with flowers and seed pods. Lots of my Indian neighbors grow them. I give away seeds and leaves to friends but could not supply everyone here due to the shipping. Moringa source is where I bought my first seeds . Its a good company with lots to offer. I live in the Clermont Fl area . Anyone near there can get some free seeds . susandaytoday@hotmail.com . God bless you all .
do you still have your moringa–would like to get seed or cutting local–live in winter haven–grew up in Lakeland–by any chance are you related to the late jack and joyce day
thank you in advance for your reply
be blessed
jane
Be careful what you wish for. My property owner decided to gift me with 2 trees down the side of my house. I was hopeful they would keep the sun off the house, but as the above article says, they shoot up and I was hacking 6 foot of growth every week. The neighbours are grateful because of the leaves I give them for making tea but they are now beyond my control and are towering at roof level. Ugly looking too.
Moringa leaves are just not for teas. The leaves and fruits are certainly delicious when cook with meat, poultry and seafood – that is if you know how to cook them with. Why else Asian people likes them?!!!! If you are making lasagna with spinach, try substituting with moringa leaves?
hello,
Sounds like you can supply many people who would want some
leaves and fruits…. I am located in virginia beach, Va and would love to
help you clean up the overgrown tree..
awwww sorry i have alot grown at the backyard of my house, i have many many seed but you are very far from me if i would have given you for free… am in africa Ghana
Bets Retting April 13, 2014 at 16:41 [edit]
Hi, We sell Moringa saplngs and seeds. We live in Palm Bay, FL. You can message me on FB at RiverRootsRocks or email me betretting@yahoo.com. Thanks!
They sell young moringa trees here at the Flea Market, on Blanding and 103rd, Jacksonville, Florida in the summertime. Prices anywhere from $7.00 to $10.00 – depends on who is selling them. If you buy them from the original vendor, they are $7.00, but other vendors will buy them then re-sell them for $10.00.
My back yard! In stv az, I wish I would have discovered this miracle tree long ago as I’ve lived here 3 years and never knew the amazing things it can offer.
Amazon sells moringa seeds and seedlings. FYI.
We have two moringa tees and yes they grow fast. We live in florida also on gulf coast.
Another delicious edible that has grown great here is cranberry hibiscus… Its purple and the leaves taste like cranberries. Beautiful bush and our has grown to about 8 ft.
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Would moringa be hardy on the eastern shore of Md, where we are in zone7? Would love to propogate some. I have been successful with over-wintering figs.
I’m afraid it is too cold. But, you could take it inside and over winter.
From what I see for Dorchester County, where my family comes from, the Zone is 6a (correct me if wrong). That is pretty cold for a moringa tree. In Central California (Zone 8-9) it is a little cold, so people that have the tree, cut it back to about 3 feet and protect it. I have been bringing hot peppers back to life in the Spring with a small degree of protection, so I suspect that a reasonable about of protection would bring the moringa tree back in the Spring – I will find out the coming year as I am just getting into planting some of them. I have friends in Bakersfield who have been growing them for several years with success. Also, I am planning on taking cuttings in the Fall and growing them inside; if they get too large, I will get even with them by eating them. lol
My friends in Michigan keep the plants in pots. In the wintertime they put them inside their shed being warmed with heaters. The windows are covered with plastic to let the sun in. They take them out again when it’s warm and sunny outside. Sorta plants on wheels.
Howdy, Mr. Green Deane, Sir! Although you warn against it, I’d like to put my Moringa tree in the ground. Have you had to protect the Moringas at all during the winter? Heavy mulch? I live in the Orlando area, near OIA, and wonder if I should keep mine potted? I have some Piper methysticum in the ground that was not affected at all this winter, just to give you an idea.
I would also like to thank you for your informative newsletters and fine Youtube videos, sir. They are very important tools for all. Toodles!
I’m in Maitland and my moringa outside has not only survived the freezes we’ve had since 2000 but also reproduced.
I live in winter park and I was wondering if you could sell me a plant or tell me where I can buy the seeds or plant locally. The supplement is too expensive. I’ll check back on the site for a reply or email me. Thanks in advance.
I am interested in purchasing some Moringa seedlings or seeds. Do you still have them available for sale?
Paisley Farm & Crafts sells starter trees, Moringa seeds and Moringa powder on Ebay and Amazon.
http://stores.ebay.com/paisleyfarmandcrafts
I import the seeds but grow many Moringa myself from the seeds as well as sell them.
Hope this helps if you haven’t found any. 🙂
We have moringa seeds for sale. $25/kg (3400 seeds) FOB.
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Hi Green . Will it stand houston freezes ? We get down to 28F .
An occasional light freeze it can take once established but if your ground freezes I don’t think so.
I looked at a UTube video on the web where a man in Texas experience a cold spell that took out his moringa tree. The picture showed the tree cut to about 18 inches with hay bales around it for protection from the cold. It came back in March of last year and five months later it was 15 feet tall. The jury is still out here in Central California (Bakersfield) where friends had about 100 trees growing outside and they all died back this past (2014) winter. They are still (May) waiting to see how many will come back into growth. I told them about the hay bales and they will try that method this coming fall/winter. Another friend in the San Diego area lost his trees to frost and pulled them out of the ground; I told him that they would have probably returned into production and now he sorry for his rash act. I am trying to get my hands on some trees from a vendor in the SD area and have seeds in pots. More later . . .
Hi!! I leave in Winter park, is there a near place where I can get the seeds? I called a few places and nothing:(..I have a nice back yard and would love to have a Moringa tree.
Thanks for this great info!
I live in winter park as well, if you find a source could you let me know as well please. Thanks.
I live in Columbus, GA (hardiness zone 8a), slightly outside the recommended growing area for moringa. Would it be possible to grow the tree here by coppicing it each year to the recommended three inches and mulching it for further protection?
You might have to put it in a pot and take it in during the winter. Gets king of chilly in Georgia.
I have a plant in Connecticut and as soon as it comes around winter it is taken inside to grow, but it is better to grow in tropical countries.
Or you could simply grow it as an annual and harvest the leaves.
It certainly works for banana trees. They have been grown as far north as zone 7 and also produce fruit. I think Orinoco, Mysore, Ice Cream and Viente Cohol are some of the recommended varieties. The banana growers cut the tree back, just before the first frost of the year, to a 3 to 4 foot stump. A tomato cage is placed around the stump and it is stuffed with shredded leaves. This should protect the tree until the spring, when it is removed and growth resumes. I guess you won’t know until you try.
I live in Florida and just got a moringa tree from Cycad Jungle. Email Tom there and he will get you what you want. http://cycadjungle.8m.com/
I have been told that it is not good to have green leaves of any sort as they are not good to the liver. I hear you have to have them dried as when they are green they have toxic effects… are you saying that it is not an issue with this tree? I can have them like lettuces and cabbages?
Quite a few people in the world eat green tree leaves of varying species. Here in North AMerican the basswood leaves come to mind, as well as young elm leaves. Personally I like moringa leaves cooked. They have a bitter spicy-ness raw that I don’t care for.
I did not know the leaves could be eaten raw. Thank you. Its a weekly dish that I take to clean the bowels. They are delicious cooked with dhall (lentils). The plant can be grown with cuttings. I love your site.
Eswari
Hi Eswari Can you please email me with some more info on that weekly dish you make for bowels. I live in N Miami and would like to know how to get a plant for potting.
I would be grateful for any information atall
Thanks…Marjorie
hi guys, i want fresh morhinga leaves for weekly basis. i am in falls chruch washington dc. pls help me its very helpful for 1 trimester.
I’m reading this in 2021. I have finally successfully started two Moringa trees. I placed then close to my house. Now I have to move then cause I learned they grow 35 ft tall. It is September in Cleveland TX.
Is it safe to move them now? they are still almost visibly growing.
Hi, Thank you so much for this information. I was tempted to by a Moringa today but was put off by the 40 dollar price tag and limited knowledge about the plant. I have a tiny yard. Glad I left the plant at the nursery. It is very interesting however.
Would this tree grow in the South East part of Tennesee? we live close to the Georgia state line. We live on a hill, and not in a valley or lower lying ground.
It would grow for one season and die in the cold winter. However, it does love to grow. You could make it a potted tree, cut it back every fall and over winter it inside.
I am growing 3 diferent typs of Moringa…The reguler type from India and PKM 1 Hybird from India, and an African Type I forgot the name.I live in Davie Florida…If anybody is interested..I have never shipped any before but can try.I grew alot of them last year gave most of them to my friends the 4 I have growing are very strong. About 98% of the seeds sprout even with the toads sleeping on top of them I just used the cheap compost from home depot.I allso have seeds…I want to see how the PKM-1 & the African variaty grow and and may allso have a few of them to sell.
Hello I am interested buying the seeds and leave for all three types of moringa that u have. Please email me
What would happen if you tried to ship a cutting to California? Do you think it would survive? I am interested. How much would you charged for this experiment?
Please contact Feral Kevin at FeralKevine.com. He is in Californial and I’m sure knows where to find some moringa cuttngs.
http://feralkevin.com/ has a very interesting site regarding foraging for food. The word moringa does not show up on his site; he is located in Marin County which probably would not be a good location for the moringa unless precautions were taken. He is more into plants that can be foraged in the wild and the moringa apparently has not gone wild in Marin. Great county for wine though.
Kevin and I are friends.
Hi Sandy
I also live in Davie.I have three trees of the Moringa O. and would be very interested in the other two you grow. I assume one is the Moringa S. I have Katuk, Okinawa Spinach, Edible Hibiscus, Cranberry Hibiscus, Taro, and Chaya to trade or I will buy them. Please contact me.
Bob
By the way- Moringa pods are delicious!!
Hello TropicBob! Just found this sight and am hoping to try to grow a moringa …am really interested in some of the others you mentioned in your post…I never knew/heard of these “edibles” -have a daughter with cancer and would love to boost her immune system naturally! I am in Miami and would love to connect for conversation and possible seed purchase! How can I contact you?
I am looking for cuttings/seeds for most of the plants you mentioned in your posting. Please let me know how to contact you.
Thanks!
Interested in buying mornings seeds if you still have some thanks
I am very interested in Moringa seeds, too. Please email me! Many thanks
I am lokking to buy this PKM seed for plant in Texas. Please let me knowhow can I get this.
Hi Sandy,
I live in So Cal. I’m a member of the CRFG society. I’ve been reading more and more about Moringa plants and their healthful benefits. I’d be very interested in buying 5-10 seeds of each of the 3 types you have, if they’re available.
Please let me know what you can/want to do in this regard.
Thanks
I live in Hollywood, Fl. Do you still have seeds or sapplings for sale?
I don’t sell them but others do.
I want to buy some seeds pleas contact me Im in La
Hello Sandy thanks for the information. I leave in New Mexico and wonder if you can still send me some of your moringa seeds, plants or leaves.
I just heard about these trees and think it would be vary good to have them in times such as now. with all the uncertainly in the world today. I am not a person with a green thumb since I moved to NM ,but keep trying. I would probably have to keep it in a pot. but I vary interested.
Hi I live in north lauderdale not far from davie interested in the leaves maybe some seeds live in a town home condo can I place it in a plant pot and keep it at a minium without over growing please email me.
Hi Sandy, I would love to grow a moringo tree here in Alabama. Then to transfer back to my home in New Orleans, La. Please do you still have seeds or cuttings for sale? Email me lele504@gmail.com, Thanks
Hey, I am in BTR, LA. Just wanted to give you a warning. Almost all plants/ seeds brought into Louisiana are illegal. I had silverqueen corn shipped from GA and local police turned up to burn my fields down.. with a huge stack of folders of all my eBay/ Amazon purchases [wtf?!]. I have ordered Moringa seeds online 7 times and they have never been delivered. Louisiana has some of the “strictest” laws about agricultural growing known in the U.S. Just a warning to be very careful. Uhm, I would suggest having orders shipped to a friend in another state and repackaged to ship to you. [Not that I had to do that to get mine- eye rolling]. Also, I’d keep in super large pots on rollers to bring inside when we hit those occasional freezes here. 🙂 best of luck. I’m not saying I have any Moringa growing here but if I did, they would be growing amazing in our hot tropical climate — — Wink. Wink.
If you still have plants, I am very interested in purchasing. I live in Miami and could drive up. Could you please email me
Hi Sandy I live in N Miami and would like to buy some plants from you. Could you email me some more info. I let me know if I can pick some up and the cost Thank you M
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Marjorie
Hi Sandy, I live in Hollywood, FL not far from you. I am interested in buyer all 3 types from you. please email me. Thanks
I am very interested in obtaining cuttings from your tree. I am within 20 minutes of Dania. Please let me know how to contact you.
Thanks!
hi I’m interested in growing the three different variety moringa you have if you still have seeds/saplings I live in Hampton,Va 23669 can you contact me concerning price and shipping thanks
westbmore@ gmail.com
Hello Sandy, I live in Boca Raton, Fl and would love to drive down to Davie to check out your trees and get some moringa knowledge from you. Can we meet up sometime soon?
Hey i live in Austin txt im very sick with brain tumors and when i lived in ft Myers flip my boss had a tree we ate salads daily and i conquered the issues i was battling then so please i would like to try all three types if u got seeds for all three or whichever one u have all i know is I NEED A MORINGA TREE ASAP
Hi Sandy, I know this is old, but it’s worth asking… I’m moving to Davie in July and am planning on planting a moringa. If you’re still willing to share a cutting or seed, please let me know!
I’m very interested in buying different seeds. I have been growing the oeilfera seeds. Please email me and let me know as soon as you can. Thank you.
Is it possible to contact so that I can get more details about this plant. I am looking for Moringa tree that produces atleastc15 to 20 inch long real agreement thicknpods. I do have a couple of trees now producing. Please respond and thank you. I am located in Windermere, Florida Indu Modali
hello Sandy! I hope you get this notification. I’m looking to plant varieties of moringa in my yard. If you are willing to sell seeds I’d be happy to buy.
Thank you!!!
Hey Sandy!
How did you make out with your 3 varieties of Moringa?
I’m trying to find seeds, but not sure where to start, as I’m living in France and they are not to be found. 🙁
Anywho, I’d love to know how your “experiment” panned out and what the names of them are, please!
Take care,
TC
Excellent plant…i think that i will risk it taking over.
Thanks for another great article.
BTW “oleifera” means “oil-bearing” referring to the seeds.
“sativus” is the most common name used to mean “cultivated”
eg Raphanus sativus , the radish
thanks again
Brian
re oleifera… you are right… I must have been asleep the night I wrote that. Thanks.
hello sir
im suriya frm india .we been supplying dry drum stick leaves..we supply organic drum stick flower honey …..pls give me feed back thank u
I never cared about this tree until I read your article. Then I bought a pack of seeds from Ebay, and planted them. Two out of six seeds grew, but the seedlings are quite hardy, so hopefully we’ll get some moringa soup next year. By the way, how do you use moringa to purify water? Thanks for making a moringa convert!
Hi,thanks a lot for what i have learnt about Moringa plant.pls email me for further information.Thanks
the miracle (moringa) tree is very impressive. we have planted it outside, 5 in a row in front of our wood 6 foot fence, yet in back of our blue- purple plumbago, purple petunias, and purple glory bush, which is the side edge of our seashell driveway. it has a very nice tropical look to it and provides shade and fertilizer from the trimmings that are cut and left on the ground to the plants which are blooming and thriving, and attract butterflies and bees.
we use it in salads, soups and souffles. yes, it does need trimming but not a problem, that it can cut it back easily to head or shoulder level, then cut into 4″ pieces that are used for mulch. we even took the branches, fresh cut without roots…. and planted them in the ground in our back yard and they are now 15-20 foot high and provide a privacy screen between our neighbors yard and us.
we highly recommend it, especially now that they are poisoning our seed supplies with gmo’s and food supply by sky- spraying 24/7 with chemtrail poisons of aluminum particulates, viruses, bacterias, fluoride, and multitudes of other things from the sky, and which now have cut our sunlight by atleast 20. %
jane from southwest florida.
Hi I live in central Fla and My babys are less than 6 months old
where can I Buy fresh moringa leaves buy the lb
I would love to find 7 to 14 Lbs
I would try ECHO in Ft. Myers. They have many trees or knows someone who does.
I buy Moringa leaves at our local CHINESE grocery store…..
i would love to get some moringa seeds to plant my own tree. Could someone contact me if you have seeds please! So looking forward to getting them!
I would love to get some moringa seeds to plant my own tree. If anyone has some could they please contact me please!!
Moringa seeds are sold on Amazon at Moringa Scientific intl
Dear Green Deane,
Thank you for your time and information.
I was wondering if I can farm Moringa in Louisiana we’ve been trying to survive since the flood. Since we can sometimes go down to 33degrees here in Louisiana, do you think that Moringa will survive any future cold snaps.
Thank you for your thoughts
Let America feed America.
Give rise to small farms again.
I have just researched this miracle tree and have many health issues that I believe it would help. Also, I don’t have great luck with flowering plants other than roses. I would love to attempt to grow a few of them indoors as I live in southwestern Kentucky and understand that they wouldn’t live through our winters. If you would be so kind as to contact me regarding a way to attempt growing this plant to assist in my healing process. Thank you very much. V. Cardwell
I live in Jamaica and am very familiar with the Moringa. I boil the leaves green and make a tea from it. I keep it in the refrigerator and drink it every day sometimes twice or three times daily. Is there any limitation on your daily consumption?
As far as I know, there is no limited to daily consumption as a tea.
Moringa leaves are sold in the chinese grocery stores…
My son started eating moringa leaves in 2005. He has Crohn’s Disease and the doctors had told him there was nothing more they could do, after he’d had 2 sections of his bowel removed. Today he is in complete remission and the doctor’s only comment “Don’t tell me about it. You’ll put me out of business”.
Now he grows moringa trees, harvests and processes the leaves and sells the dried moringa leaf powder at our local farmers market. We add the powder to so many things we eat now and we are all healthier for it.
Edna, is the doctor or your son raising Moringa?
My seed order from Amazon arrived from Thailand, so I hope they like Central Florida (Fern Park). At least they gave me 530 of them. They may have heard of my brown thumb.
I’m in Lake Mary area and would be happy to buy some of your seeds if they’re viable?
hi everyone! i have moringa trees for sale in south florida…all the talk about the health benifits are true…so i had to start planting them to spread the word!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!!
I am interested in buying Miracles…:-)
Where can I find You….them….Moringas?
Hello Laura
I would like to purchase several trees if you have any. I live in s. fl east coast in pompano bch. Are you near this part of the coast ?
Thanks for any info
Gratefully ,
Char-lee
Hi Laura,
I am interested in Moringa trees. do you have some for sale? how much and can you ship it in Tennessee?
Thanks.
Angie
Hi Laura,
I am interested in purchasing a couple of Moringa trees from you . Could you let me know how to proceed. I live in Micanopy, Fl.
Thanks look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Laura please send me your info and prices and address I’d like to buy some
Marjorie
This moringa tree or malunggay tree is not new to me. I used to eat the leaves when I was a little girl back in the Philippines. And now, I am doing alot of research about this particular plant. I have acquired moringa seeds (mail order) here in the U.S. It is pretty amazing what this tree can do to life.
I have started my seedlings this month of February 2013, hopefully I will have good germination rate. By the way, I live in northern California, in Sacramento valley. I will give it try (plant the tree) and see what happens!
I live in El Dorado and I am starting my seed now. Would like to find out how yours are doing.
Hi Leticia,
I would be interested with your result of planting Malunggay from seed. I’m in O.C. in Southern California. I was not successful in planting the tree from branch. I wanted to try the seed.
Thanks
Hi Leticia, I am in the Sacramento area too. Did your plants do well? Would it be possible for me to get some seeds or cuttings from you?
Hi Leticia,
I live in Vacaville Northern CA. I bought my small Moringa but wonder sould I plant it outside or indoors. I am looking for your advise. Thanks.
Would you be able to contact me trough email? My e-mail is atapavl@gmail.com
My order from Amazon came from Thailand and I’m pleased to have one sprouting today. The seller sent 530 seeds and I’ve started, I hope, 30.
I sell the seeds on Ebay, my username is edwardpuertorico, they grow really fast!! I ship from Puerto Rico
Hi to all:We carry Moringa Oleifera plants and seeds.Over 10.000 plants to choose.Even we offer a set where you can grow your own plants,including the pots,the seeds ,potting soil and natural fertilizer plus the instructions.
Moringa can be planted in zone 9,10 and 11 outdoor and zone 7 and 8 in pots and keep inside in winter.
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I live in Ohio, we have cold and snowy winters, but is there anyway that I could grow Moringa here???
Only if you take it inside for at least half of the year.
What size planter pot would you recommend for indoor growing. What type of soil medium? Thanks.
7 gallon can be good for the first 24 month and after you can use 15 to 20 gallons pots.The soil must be 3 parts of horse manure and one part of top soil or humus.Not over watering,just keep the soil light in humidity. For outside when is frozen time,you can cover the bottom of the trunck and the roots with mulch,2 feet around the trunk and a least 6 inches high.And cover the top of the tree with a Nylon sheet.
hi there, i live in Toronto and need to get Moringa seeds OR Treee ,,, any help in this pleas.. do u if i can find them here in toronto pls… thank you so much for ur help 🙂
Fadi you can buy them from Alberta. Google Moringa Alberta.
This is interesting !!!
I am tempted to do an invitation to any one who has a desire to visit East Africa and the same should have know-how on how to plant moringa so that could be our guest, whereby he may teach us on how best to plant moringa for the best result. Any body like that should should feel free to conduct us on our email. Thank you !!!
I am super tempted to visit East Africa!! 😛 The tree should grow well in Africa (most places – they handle drought well). Which country are you located?? Check out http://www.echonet.org/ too – I have bought some other trees from them – they should have tons of info for you and you can email them – they do lots of trainings for tropical/sub tropical edibles.
Moringa grows wild along the roads in Tanzania. Encouraging/showing its use is the challenge. It would help solve a problem verbalized by women in Morogoro that they have no vegetables during the dry months.
Very easy to propagate from large woody cuttings.
I live in Alberta, would like to Buy a Moringa tree/ Seeds. Are they available here or do I have to order them From the States?
I recently found out about the Moringa Tree and Im interested in growing my own tree. I do have some concerns since I do see that the tree can grow to 35 feet if I read that correctly. My questions would be …How far away from the house should the tree be planted? I would not want to see the roots grow under the house or cause damage. The other question is can it be grown in a pot instead of in the ground? Do you know if wild animals are attracted to the plant?I live in a community but on a preserve I could easily plant them out on the preseve but would rather plant them closer to me since I own the property but not the preserve. The other question is, if the plant is constantly cut will the tree remain small? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Good day to you. I live in Barbados, West Indies and would like to get seeds of the three different Moringa plants please – The Regular Type from India, PKM 1 Hybird from India and one from Africa. Just tell me the price and you can post the seeds to me. Thank you.
Hie
We can offer you FREE 100 seeds for free-just pay for your own postage. We are located in Malawi,Africa. We have 30Ha of moringa trees and we export to Germany,South Africa and Mozambique.
bvumbweexports@gmail.com
We planted kilometres of Moringa rows for stock food on our station 400 km south of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory.
They have gone crazy.
They are sprouting all over our 210 square kilometres.
The cattle eat the pods and have sown the seeds in their dung every where they go.
The trees need regular cutting back so cattle can reach the foliage, but this is not possible for us. Just to big a task and only us on our station.
Hi! can that tree survive the winter in Canada!
Only in a pot inside.
I live in the Washington DC area (zone 6b). My 8-foot moringa tree is in a 5-gallon pot that lives indoors when the outside temperature goes down to 50 degrees. It loses its leaves inside my house that stays at 62-64 degrees in winter. In summer it has flowered but not produced seeds. I just lopped off the top half and stuck it in a pot, hoping it will root in a few weeks.
Hello Mary……We have just seen your Post. We am curious to know if you were able to grow a Moringa plant/tree successfully in Canada? We would like to do the same, if possible. Thanks for your advice.
Regards
Sue & Chris
Some of our local co op members (Central Florida) are growing and selling moringa organically (along with many other fruits, vegetables and plants). I have a young tree, just starting harvesting leaves. If you are in Pinellas or Pasco county, we have market days every Saturday even during the summer months. Moringa is available, you can order online at http://www.suncoastcoop.com and pickup on Saturdays in New Port Richey.
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I only discovered Moringa late last year. I would like to get a plant and also some of the leaves to make the drink. I hear it is good for “hot flashes”. I live in Miramar, Florida. Please contact me thru my email.
Thanks.
I live in Miramar Florida and would like to get a plant of the Moringa tree as well as some of the leaves to make the drink. Please contact me thru my email address.
Thanks.
Hi Claudia, if you can drive to Hollywood, FL you can buy fresh leaves. Just search Craigslist ads for “fresh moringa leaves” in Broward county, farm and garden section.
i just got my seeds in the mail. i ordered them off Amazon,and they came from Thailand. i cant wait to plant them. i need to get some pots, i want to move them into the greenhouse later in winter, as we have hard freezes in my zone, 9A i believe im in. it can get into the 20s here for several hours during the early hours before dawn. hope they do well, im so excited to grow this plant!
Okay, I have done the research and am ready to plant a moringa but, . . . my wife suggested I ask you if it is possible we could taste some of your moringa leaves first. It would be nice to know if we like the flavor of the leaves before growing a tree (my wife is so smart). I lived in Orlando 30 years, my cousin lives in Maitland by St Mary Mag and we visit him often. Could we meet up somewhere and sample some of your leaves please?
That can be done, if I am still here. I may be moving shortly. Haven’t sorted that out yet.
I cant grow it cz I am in Houston. I cant grow my Lychies or mangoes either. I have to move to FL I guess
Saj, I live in Houston, too, and I’ve been growing Moringa successfully for the last 10 years. Don’t give up! 🙂
would be interested in obtaining some seeds from you. I live about 2 hrs from Houston. How could we make this happen. would be happy to send a self addressed pre stamped envelope if possible.
Im looking for a small tree to plant . I live in central Florida, please help
Hello,
We live in Celebration and have read a lot of great things about the Moringa tree. We want to plant it in our back yard. What is the best way to do it: from a seed or a small plant? I am a bit hesitant on buying a seed from a seed place.
Thanks, Rubi
They grow happily either way, a small tree or from seeds.
Hi Green Deane,
I live in northwest Orlando, near Clarcona-Ocoee Road and Hiawassee Road near Wekiva. I would like to grow the Moringa Trees in my yard.
Can anyone help me get either the branches or seeds of the Moringa Trees from India, or point me in the right direction as to where I can get them, I would really appreciate it very much. Thanks a million … happy growing!
Ann
Small moringa plants are usually available at the Sanford Farm Swap Meet.
I’m looking to buy the pods, but I can only find them for sale in Australia. US customs won’t let them (the pods) come into the country. Know how I can get some?
I got some India moringa powder that says it’s “hygienically low temperature dried”. Is that considered radiated? Must it be dried with NO heat at all?
I am a licensed grower currently selling moringa trees in Georgia & I ship on a regular basis. Please contact me if you are interested. Moringa is truly a miracle tree! Georgiamountainfarms@gmail.com
I am planning to plant one Million trees of moringa trees (Pmk1) originated from India, it will be In Somali land ( North Somalia) , to produce seeds , powder, honey . Am looking on how to market it in future.
Hi, I read your article and that was a great to know and understand the values of this wonderful God’s plant. Would I be able the get some plants if you have any. I live Central Florida and would love to grow it.
I live in Kissimmee FL and am interested in purchasing a small moringa tree from a local grower in central FL. Please let me know if you have any for sale.
Come to my house ill give you branches.
Good morning, Natacha,
I live in Melbourne, FL and am very interest in growing moringa tree. Would it be possible to go to get some branches from you? Much thanks, my email is AMOY321@GMAIL.COM
Peter
I live in South Africa. Have fertile soil but have battled to get moringa seeds going. Perhaps I must try horse manure. Thanks for a gr8 post. C
I started googling moringa last winter and now Im hooked. Im convinced of its value to people, animals, and the planet. Unfortunately The zone I live in is not freindly for this tropical wonder tree. So Ive resorted to growing them in buckets/5 gal. I enjoy eating the leaves on a regular basis every couple weeks. But that has kept my plants at a 3′ height and I think its hindering the leaf production. A few questions I have to those that know from experience. How many extablished plants in planters 5 gal minimum do I need to get regular/weekly harvests? What size planters will alow the tree to grow pods? If I eat leaves from the plants regular basis will that stop flowering?…anyone?
I have one Moringa tree in my backyard. I have had it for two years. You say prolific I didn’t think so. Until today.
I was on site yesterday looking at your weed section for what constitutes a weed. This morning I was looking in my yard and looking down at the grass at all the different weights I had. And to my surprise guess what I found.
Moringa. It’s a groundcover.
Itsy-bitsy little pink flowers, Those tiny little beat pods that you can’t hardly see And the particularly The leaves. I went over to the Maringa tree. Double check the leaves. Compared them, Tasted them, Yep it’s the same thing.
So I picked myself a bunch of leaves with the flowers and the little Beanpots.
There in my sink now I put them in a little bit of water and I’m going to clean them after I write this email. Guess what we’re having as a side dish. My first ever true foraged side dish.
I am in awe of this website thanks for all this info.I live in Miramar Florida and just have to find where I can get a plants for potting. I live in an apt with a balcony
I ordered Moringa seeds from Amazon and rareseeds.com. Planted 16 from rareseeds and 15 sprouted. Nibbled on the sprouts and loved it. Tastes like watercress. Can’t wait for them to grow and add to salads, etc.
We’re in O’Brien (south of Lake City & Live Oak). I’m willing to pass along a few seeds if anyone is interested. Even willing to mail some as a trade for WILD Purslane seeds. (The yellow blooming one, not the pink blooms.)
I think I have this tree in my back yard but how can I know for sure. Can I send you a picture and you can tell me please.
Sure, if I can.
I am so in love with this tree & it’s world value. I have 2 + acres of open pasture in Sarasota Co. I have never seen one fully grown. How many per acre in the ground or in large pots of soil. We have a good water source.
Thanks in advance
Hi, I just received some of the seeds from a family friend that had me start some of them for her because she was not able to propagate them. In return for getting them started she gave me some also. I can only say that after reading all the info on this tree I am excited to get one growing and harvest the leaves and pods from it. How long before it forms pods if anyone knows?
I have been growing this species in my Lakeland nursery for about three years and have been trying to figure out what the best way would be to sell them. The young seedlings are so soft that they didn’t do so well when shipped. The stems easily get bent if not supported from the start and can make a not so great looking tree. It wasn’t until this season that I decided just to top off all the seed grown plants and let them branch out from the short main stem, and these plants are holding up a lot better. I’m very pleased how these are holding up now. They seem to do pretty well in containers, but for those who want to try this, it is interesting to note that these plants have a large carrot like taproot with little secondary roots while it is small. Starting in deeper pots instead of wider pots makes a fast,huge taproot that will help it grow even faster later on. Cutting the new growth back after 2 leaf nodes are produced helps make a bushier plant that will produce more leaf material within a height that can be easily reached. I like using the new leaves in a salad. I think older leaves get a little bitter and are better if cooked like greens. These are great plants, and I’m glad I already had greenhouses for me to grow these in.
I saw a Utube video where the lady plants the seeds in toilet paper and paper towel cardboard rolls in six inch pots. When they reach the point where they are ready to go into larger pots, they are easy to handle with the roots being protected by the cardboard rolls. The worms like the cardboard too. Her very interesting site is:
http://www.moringatreeoflife.com/
Hi Tom,
I am also in Lakeland and I am interested in planting a Moringa Tree in my yard. Do you have any for sale or do you have leaves to try?
Jill
ECHO farms in North Forth Myers, FL 33917, http://www.echonet.org, has lots of information on Moringa. They sell moringa seeds, plants and publications in the bookstore. An amazing place. I saw a demonstration on its benefits, quite extensive, and they had a simple large sun dryer that they made. Take a tour if you can. Their mission is to reduce hunger and improve lifes worldwide. I bought a bag of leaves, dried them in a paper bag and now sprinkle it my food. It doesn’t have a strong taste. I wish I had land to grow it in Sarasota.
My trees did really well last year, but they have to be grown as an annual here since they die each winter if left outside. I get my seeds off ebay, but there is usually some trouble trying to import them, so I stick with people selling them here in America.
It’s my favorite plant ever!
Great article! I just orered my seeds and was wondering where to plant it in my yard here in Miami, Fl. You have convinced me to grow it in a pot. Thanks!
Which you can send Moringa seeds? Please write me an e-mail algis.ivasauskas @ gmail.com
Great article Dean, I have 4 of these beauties in my yard and like you said, they grown amzaingly quick! I planted mine 2 months ago at a foot high in the middle of our driest summer on record (Gold Coast QLD Aust) and they are now 7 foot tall after only watering them once after the intial watering when I planted them.
I juice heaps so I’ve started using them quite heavily and they are responding brillantly.
Thanks heaps for your wonderful knowledge and caring enough to share 🙂
I’m about to buy a few Sweet leaf – sauropus androngynus’s and give them a go as well.
All the best from OZ
John
Hello from Florida. ( hey my son & g’friend just moved to Oz….Gold Coast, Bond Univ….(Law) ….they love your beautiful country!! )
Do you have pics of your Moringa tree? We just went to ECHO here in Ft. Myers and are trying to germinate seeds and plant the Moringa saplings that we got. We are a bit nervous that they grow so quickly.
We are from Canada ….& come to Florida as” snowbirds” each winter. We have Aussie family and hope to see them next winter. Maybe we will bring some Moringa seeds……but is that permitted through Customs. Where did you obtain your seeds? Asia or USA . Thanks.
Cheers. Sue & Chris
I got a seedling from Echo about 12 years ago.
Its true, this tree grows extremely fast. Me and my family are consuming moringa powder every day, a rich source of nutrients indeed.
The Moringa seeds and Pigeon Pea seeds I got from Bill Bilodeau at Gaia’s Guardians have germinated. The Moringa took nine days to germinate planted at 1.5 times the seed diameter. The Pigeon Peas took six days planted about a half inch deep. I also received, out of his kindness and generosity a couple plants of Katuk, Horsemint and Dawn Dewa from his private collection.
If you live in their area, these people deserve some help and support.
Gaia’s Guardians is a half acre demonstration garden of permaculture located adjacent to a safe house ministry for veterans in St Pete. The safe house clients help in the garden and use it as a supplemental food source for the safe house ministry. They do tours on most Sundays. And meet on the second Tuesday of each month.
I just need fresh moringa leaves 5 to 7 , pl let me know how can get it.
Thanks
JAY
I heard that some people believe the moringa is related to the tree of life. 🙂 Not sure that someone believes that, but this tree has so many benefits it would at least run a close second place. Knowing it’s benefits, you would not go wrong to add it to your garden.
At ECHO, I was told it does quite well in large pots and will grow 6-10 ft in a year. If you are traveling I-75 through S Florida, take the Bayshore Road Exit in North Fort Myers and go East one mile to ECHO (Environmental Concerns for Hunger Org). It is worth the stop. You will not be disappointed. Amazing!
I planted a maringo seed three weeks ago and I see a white root! This is pretty cool! I can’t wait to see what it will do!
if someone cant afford the moringa then I will give them one ; I have 50 small 16 inch trees in pots;
Hi,
I would love to take you up on your generous offer!!! I am in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area, are you? Please contact me at rs15431@gmail.com.
Thank you so very much.
patriciagast, please, please if you still have one available let me know. My emailaddress is cathi381@yahoo.com
Thank you!
I was a hopeless diabetic now free from the gross injections due to the benefits of Moringa. I’m looking for the fresh leaves and live in a small town just north of West Palm Beach, Fl. Also a starter tree and support to get started. please email at discoverwithin@juno.com. Thank God for the tree and the person who developed this website.
hi, I am also hopeless. My mother is diabetic and her sugars are all over the place from low 40’s to 500’s She is insulin dependent and the doctors just tell her to take more insulin. its a constant rollercoster with her sugar. Does the morenga really work. and if so how can I get some.
I live I south Tampa, Fl and selling fresh Moringa pods and leaves , this weekend on Saturday harvesting fresh pods for he needy people, pods can be preserved by cutting in small pieces and blanching zey can share with their friends or family members who ever is needed.
Hi, I am also a diabetic and would love to try the Moringa, and have a tree of my own, I live in Lake Worth Florida,
My question is how long can the plant stay in a pot if grown inside, will it get fruits if grown in the pot. My home is on a small property, I am concern about the roots with the water line and the fundation of the house. Does anyone know it they will be effected?
Does anyone know where I can get the seeds, fruit, powder, leaves or plants around my area? I am really excited to try this plant for my family.
I live I south Tampa, Fl and selling fresh Moringa pods and leaves , this weekend on Saturday harvesting fresh pods for he needy people, pods can be preserved by cutting in small pieces and blanching zey can share with their friends or family members who ever is needed.
Amazon has Moringa seeds for sale. Maybe Moringa nutritional supplements too.
I just saw a moringa supplement+ in my puritans Pride catalog. Try their website. Puritan.com
I have a huge moringa stenopetala, about 5 years old, with about 5 trunks because it was cut back to a stump at about 3 years old. It is obviously very healthy but never has pods. Every year in summer I get lots of blossums but never pods. This is a mystery to me. Have you any experience or data on this?
I live in Clearwater, Fl. and I have some healthy young moringa oelifera trees in pots for sale. Email me if interested. cwlarose@gmail.com
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my hoby grow moringa in school
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I am looking for seeds from this plant if you have some for sale please contact me. Located in north Florida
Amazon.com has them, that’s where I bought mine.
I live I south Tampa, Fl and selling fresh Moringa pods and leaves , this weekend on Saturday harvesting fresh pods for he needy people, pods can be preserved by cutting in small pieces and blanching zey can share with their friends or family members who ever is needed.
I also have some seeds to sale
I would love to grow this wonderful plant, if anyone has one that they would like to give away I would greatly appriciate the gift.
can these trees be grown in Tucson, az with some care
It really depends on how cold it gets.
We are now selling seeds harvested August 2014 grown in sunny Florida and hand picked with tender loving care. We harvest seeds about every four months. Fall is a good time to buy seeds if you live in the north. Seeds can not be shipped to northern climates during freezing weather. Buy now and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 years until planning….because our seeds are always fresh off the tree.
sounds like if you have enough acreage, just plant it and leave it to grow. here in texas the periodic frosts will keep it at bay.
I am exploring on the culture of moringa in Florida, i am from México and want to know if you have seeds and how does the tree grows? Tks
Great article.. I live in Arizona and planted two seeds, and your right it is almost four foot tall. I put the leaves in my smoothes every morning
I just hope it does not freeze this winter.
Hi Elaine
If you have any seed pods I would love a few seeds. I live in western AZ… where it never gets cold! Thanks
I live in north Georgia and would like to try to cultivate 2-3 Moringa trees. Are you willing to part with some of your seeds?
Thanks.
If you would like inexpensive seedlings…I have about 30-50 just about an inch to 2 inches tall and another 50 soaking. My sister worked for a plant nursery here that went bankrupt and I had to find a way for her to enjoy her hobby and still make a bit of money. The seedlings are 3 for $20 and they’re growing about 1/2 inch per day. The saplings will be ready in a few weeks and they’ll be 2 for $25 to include shipping in SC. Outside of SC we have to add fire ant killer to mix so a few dollars more for shipping. Mary in Charleston, SC (email is best)
Do you still have the moringa for sale?
Thanks,
David
Hi, I live in Lehigh Acres Fl, and would LOVE to be able to get any form of Moringa from someone who may be in the area so I could pick it up. I can’t pay much right now but maybe we could trade for something? I have lots of ferns and nopal (opuntia) cactus, or let me know what you could use and I can try to help. You can e-mail me direct (subject: Moringa) at chargc@gmail.com Thank-you so much in advance!
I regularly sell fresh, organic moringa leaves in Craigslist. I am in Hollywood, FL. Anybody interested can just drop by and will pick it fresh from the tree. You can make your own tea or powder with it. It makes an excellent soup. Send me an email: bobmagbanua@gmail.com.
Hi, I am interested in getting the seeds. I love this article. Can I use the fruit to plant a tree? I have some here.
Thank you 🙂
The fruit should have seeds in it. That’s how one of mine got started, from seed/
I just started soaking my moringa seeds tonight, if you are interested in seeing the growth process I will be posting images here @ http://theeternalgarden.blogspot.com/
~ Lawrence
Update on my Moringa tree seedlings 😉 http://theeternalgarden.blogspot.com/2015/02/growing-moringa-oleifera-tree-from-seed.html
~ Lawrence
If you live in the Orlando area you can get moringa from Tom Carey at Sundew Gardens just behind UCF. You can look it up online. I do not know if he sells trees, seedlings or seeds. My daughter used to work for him as a volunteer. She gave me cuttings from four saplings he gave her to take up to a farm in Pensecola. His place is very interesting all by itself and provides fresh produce for several restaurants around town.
So many of this moringa tree grows at my backyard,I always thought them to be unwanted trees,so I often cut them off but no matter how much I do they come up again…but today,I have known its so important to life,so am never gonna cut it again,but take care of it…Thanks to God for the Miracle tree sent to me.
you mentioned bringing them inside for winter, being so big, is there a pot big enough to keep them standing in strong winds? they’d love our summers but we have long winters. I’d happily pot them if it would work. thank you
I live in Dallas, Texas and I would love to buy a Himalayas variety of Moringa Oleifera plant. I saw 1 nursery who sell African variety of Moringa Oleifera but I want the Himalayas version. Do you know anybody who sells a Himalayas variety Moringa Oleifera Plant? Please email me.
I just want to say that moringa seeds are inexpensive at ECHO in Fort Myers. To get to ECHO, take I-75 to Bayshore Exit (N side of river) and go about a mile East of I-75 toward the civic center. There will be a sign and you turn left.
They do well in large pots on the lanai. If Johnny Appleseed knew about moringa, he would have sowed the countryside with it. In fact, I plant them here and there. Churches should plant at least one to supplement their food pantries.
I was at ECHO a few weeks ago and their moringa saplings looked like crap. Actually most of their plants looked pretty poor. I did buy a couple Barbados cherry trees at the time though and they are doing great! My chocolate Labrador spends half her life under my neighbor’s Barbados cherry tree foraging like a little brown pig so now she has her own! Wee!!!
Hi,
I live in India and supplier of Moringa seed to Hongkong and china regularly. It is miracle seed and highly nutritional supplements too.
If anybody need this please contact me my mail or mobile.
abhisexport@gmail.com. / 00919443190994. ( what`s app )
I wouldn’t necessarily say that having a tree as beneficial to your health as Moringa growing at an overwhelming rate is a bad thing. That would mean that it is easily available, and replenishes fast. Considering how much it can help solve global issues, this makes it the perfect candidate
hi! I sell moringa seeds dry and clean if you want it please email me at jwdavandid@yahoo.com
I sell too and I take eveyday 🙂
I come from Southern Africa and looking at supplying the crushed leaf to anyone who is interested. This crop is grown organically with only natural animal manure as fertilizer on small scale farms by women who are trying to sustain families in the harsh economic environment, all seen too often in Africa. I am now ‘pre-diabetic’ so brought some back with me. I promised that on my return to Europe I would give their plea a shout out, so here it is.
how can I order from them? I live in det mich.
You can buy them on Amazon
Hi Heather, how can I order please?
I will order from your ladies, Heather. My daughter has cancer and I want natural, organic help for her. Thank you.
I live I south Tampa, Fl and selling fresh Moringa pods and leaves , this weekend on Saturday harvesting fresh pods for he needy people, pods can be preserved by cutting in small pieces and blanching zey can share with their friends or family members who ever is needed.
Also have some seeds to sale
My tree is about 6 ft tall and the stem is still green will it turn brown and get stronger and some of the leaves are turning yellow help.
I have moringa trees in my backyard in Miami Florida. I can supply both dried/powdered leaves and seeds. Contact me via email for your moringa needs.
Hi Ukay, Interested in Moringa seeds please. I live in SC but going to try growing inside and outside. My address is 2003 Country Manor Dr., Mt Pleasant SC 29466. Excited..let me know if you need anything else from me please. Thank you
Hi Lauri, Would love to know how you are doing with your Moringa seeds. Would love to try some seeds too. Anxious to start growing the tree too. Anna
Did buy two Moringa trees from a local nursery in October. Have it in my high ceiling enclosed porch that gets morning sun. Transplanted it in two large pots with miracle grow potting soil. I will be putting the pots outside when it gets warmer here in Florida. I am able to pick leaves every day to add to smoothies or cooking. Can feel the difference using it.
Was the Moringa Oliver a success?
Would love some seeds.. pls email me for contact info.
Do you still have seeds available? I have a crippling autoimmune disease and would love to plant these. Thanks!
I will happily trade Moringa oliefera seeds for other seeds. If you will tell me what you’re interested in, I’ll check my personal inventory of seeds, as I have a good collection.
I am interested in some moringa seeds. Live in Apollo Beach, FL, near Ruskin.
Please let me know if I can get some seeds from you.
My Daughter lives in Ft. Lauderdale & might be able to pick them up. Or can send to me by mail.
Thank you.
Terry Grewer
Terry, Kerby’s Nursery in Brandon has Moringa trees. 2311 S Parsons Ave Brandon, FL 33584-5213. http://Www.kerbysnursery.com (813) 685-3265
I have an interest in getting some of the dried /powdered leaves and seeds.. please provide details.. Thank you.
Can I have your email need powder and seed for treat my partner cancer. Asp please. I living in florida, Deerfield beach.
I would like some seeds please.I’m in Arkansas. 5014427739
* * * * Update September 2015 * * *
The first tree has 3 trunks and is growing nice, The second tree is a single stem and is growing nice also 🙂 I will do updates on the other 5 tree seedlings within the next few days & weeks 🙂 http://theeternalgarden.blogspot.com/2015/02/growing-moringa-oleifera-tree-from-seed.html
I am interested in moringa seeds.
i tired growing the tree in WV in pots to bring in for the winter. I was very successful but they did branch out and stayed lanky. In the pot they stayed about 5-6 feet. I would love to try growing them again if someone can tell me how to get them to branch out. i had three trees and only havested about 5 cups total of leaves. I finally got rid of the trees. they were too bulky in the pots with very little yield. help in wv 🙂
Just trim the top off until all you have is the stem. It looks scary at first and you’ll think you may have killed it. But in about ten days or so you’ll see new little leaves sprouting. Good luck.
I would love to get some moringa seeds. I live in Cypress, Tx. We have very mild winters here.
Are there places I can buy the plant in Texas. I live in Houston on the west side.
Hey Joe, I saw morigna trees at Buchanan’s Native Plants nursery in Houston. It’s more towards central Houston but I just wanted to let you know since I know for sure that they have them there.
Hi Ram,
I live in hyderabad in India, so I don’t know the indian name for moringa. Can you tell me please moringa for indian name.
Thank.
Bengalese Sajna. Sojna, Sujana, Munga ara
Gujarati Suragavo, Midho-saragavo, Saragavo, Saragvo
Hindi Munaga, Munga ara, Sahijna, Sarinjna, Segra, Shajmah, Shajna
Hindi/Orissa Sanjna, Saijna, Shajna, Soandal
Kannada Nuggekai, Nuggekodu, Nugga egipa, Nugge, Noogay, Nuggi Mara
Kol Mulgia, Munga ara, Mungna
Kumao-
Himalyan
region Sunara
Konkani/Goa Moosing, Mosing
Malayalam Sigru, Moringa, Muringa, Murinna, Morunna
Marathi Sujna, Shevga, Shivga
Modesia/
W. Bengal Mangnai
Monghye/
Punjab Sejana
Oriya Munigha, Sajina
Punjabese Sanjina, Soanjana
Rajasthan Lal Sahinjano
Sanskrit Sigru Shobhanjan, Sobhan jana, Shobanjana, Danshamula
Sindhi Swanjera
Tamil Murungai, Murunkak-kai, Morunga
Telegu Tella-Munaga, Mulaga, Sajana
Teling Morunga, Morungai
Urdu Sahajna
Central
Provinces Mulaka, Saihan
Thanks this will help me
I live in Minnesota and just purchased some dwarf moringa seeds from the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. They charge $3.50 for 10 seeds and $3.50 for shipping in the US. This is the Moringa Oleifera variety from India which does not grow as tall but is perfect for growing in a pot in northern climates. The leaves, flowers and pods are edible. I plan to grow in large pots that I will put outside in summer and bring indoors for the winter. I think they would also make as a nice gift for anyone interested in gardening and improved health.
I don’t know the plant needs some seeds first
My company imports real moringa from Ghana (no website yet, only email orders). Follow up with email with supply needs (either by count or weight). Will ship out within 7 days.
We use it for fencing here in Nigeria and you can contact me if you need the seeds or leaves both dried and fresh.
I need seeds. Please email me jamesweikart@yahoo.com
Thank you!!
How do I order seeds ?
I don’t sell seeds. Maybe one of the commentators does.
Seeds can be ordered from ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization). They are in North Fort Myers, Florida. They have been promoting Moringa since 1982. They send Moringa and many other amazing seeds all over the world for free to help solve hunger problems. They sell some seed in the U.S. to support their ministry. Their website is http://www.echonet.org
hi I am meera. I am interested in getting some seeds . I live in Trinidad and Tobago. I need it for health purposes .. thank you meera..
Hi meera… You can get that anywhere in Trinidad … Ask the old generation for a Saijan tree… That the Name in Trinidad… Yes and it is really good for health properties…good luck… It is very common in Trinidad and Tobago. Rani
Just want to ask if you know where can I buy a moringa tree in Dallas Texas?
Norma,
Moringa is grows primarily in tropical/subtropical regions. While it is an amazingly resilient tree, withstanding heat and drought conditions, the hoe thing it does not fare well in is cold (temperatures 64 degrees F and less.) So, while it would grow well in Dallas in the late spring and summer, and part of the fall, winter would kill it. I currently live in Costa Rica and we are growing Moringa. But I am from Dallas…It is doubtful you can find a tree to purchase there due to the above and I would be suspect of anyone who sold you a tree there, but you could buy seeds (online) and plant your own…in a large pot. There is info online on how to take care of the tree if you live in an area that gets cold, but it would not include planting it in your yard. With all of that said, buying the powder in loose or capsule form is getting easier in the states. Look for products that guarantee 100% Moringa, as many producers have started adding fillers.
There’s actually a series of Youtube Videos of someone growing Moringa in Central Texas. It looks like it dies back when it freezes and then comes right back when the weather warms up. You probably need to cut back the dead growth though. I’m going to plant a few and I plan on keeping it cut down to 3 to 4 feet. Apparently, they take off fast, but I can always just use the cutting for mulch in my vegetable garden.
MORINGA – THE MIRACLE TREE! — Part 01 in Elgin Texas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaXuWWUpcoA
Norma,
You can buy moringa plant grown already at about 3 or 4 feet tall planted in a small pot it cost $15.99 in Hiep Thai market it’s a grocery store located in 3347 W Walnut st. Garland,Texas..I bought yesterday and there is still 4 pots left..when you go inside the store there is a small area to the left that has a number of various plants. Anyway, when you go north of 635 on Jupiter, that store will be on the right just past Walnut St…Don’t wait to long because a lot of people are buying it.
I have a moringa in cc and plenty of seeds and canings, mine seems to do ok with mild freezes but it was several years old and deeply rooted before any freezing temperatures. It did die back one winter but was ten to fifteen feet tall the following summer. So not sure if you could keep it alive in Dallas but I would try, maybe even plant close to the house for a little more heat in the winter.
MARINGA can be grow its branches… without seed you can grow a maringa plant..just a suitable branch buried into the soil with water
i just planted four points of moringa yesterday. Two by the branch, other two by seed though i did not soak seed in water . Feel i should personalise moringa too.
I have a Moringa that right now has hundreds of tender moist tasty beans that are about the size in diameter as a slender woman’s pinky and approx 2 feet or more long. This is the time to harvest them. If anyone lives in SE Florida, They are free. There are way more than I can ever consume.
I live in Colorado could you send some to me or if I send you a postage-paid envelope can you send me some seeds ?
Hi,
I am in Hawaii and have a tree down the block. I am pretty sure I can send you some seeds. I used to live in Colorado!
Hi, I live in California and would love to have some moringa seeds. Please let me know if you could send me seeds. I’m happy to send you SASE. Thanks!
Hi I’d love some seeds to plant in my garden.
Abby, I am several hours from you but send me a self addressed envelope and I will send you some seeds if you like.
Hi Char-lee,
I live in NM, would you be able to send me seeds of Murunga if I send you a self addressed stamped envelope? I do have seeds of ” Indian Spinach ” a vining prolific grower producing leaves through out the summer and maybe in the winter for you in zone 9. Would really appreciate this.
Elaine, I would be happy to
Could you possibly give me some, I am in SE FL
I’m in Florida and am having the hardest time locating fresh moringa I see that you have seeds could it be possible to send me some. I will await your reply and then send my address. Thank you for your anticipated reply.
Dollie Cardwell
Char-Lee
Can I send you a SASE and you send me some seeds. I am in North Central, FL in Dunnellon. My e-mail is Ninette2@Bellsouth.net. Want to get “growing” as soon as I can and share this with others. Thank you so much. I will need your address of course if you are willing to help me. Thanks, Ninette
Hi Char-Lee
I live in Quebec Canada. If I send you a SASE, would you mind sending me some Moringa seeds so that I can plant them indoors in winter for the leaves which I would like to give to my husband to help bring down his blood sugar level. I will need your mailing address.
Thank you very much for your help.
Hi Char-lee,
I live in NM, would you be able to send me seeds of Murunga if I send you a self addressed stamped envelope? I do have seeds of ” Indian Spinach ” a vining prolific grower producing leaves through out the summer and maybe in the winter for you in zone 9. Would really appreciate this.
Hi Char-lee,
I live in NM, would you be able to send me seeds of Murunga if I send you a self addressed stamped envelope? I do have seeds of ” Indian / Mahabad Spinach ” a vining prolific grower producing leaves through out the summer and maybe in the winter for you in zone 9. Would really appreciate the morunga seeds.
I would LOVE some seeds, or pods, I am living in Texas and I also have a friend in Cocoa Florida. I have just shared the news with her about the incredible healing aspects of taking Moringa. She has parents and a husband that need healing. Anyways, I have a pet that needs healing and so do I. If you wouldn’t mind I would love some seeds. My phone number is 832-289-1597 and you have my email as well if you prefer. Send me a text if for some reason I miss your call and I will see it and will get back with you asap. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful gift. HollyMarie
Can you send me some seeds. Where are you from? My address: ALaib 200 Clementon Rd. Berlin, NJ 08009 and thanks so much. Do you have any information on growing it here indoors for starters. Its too early to grow here outside. Where do you get the sand and what kind?
Do you have to soak the seeds prior to planting?
You don’t have to soak the seeds, no. But it enables sprouting more easily. You could also file one of the sides a bit, to encourage quicker sprouting.
He is not kidding on growth rate. I live in Phoenix, Az and have these trees. All soil here is amended clay. Back yard, not doing well, but flowered the most. Front yard. grew 10 feet in 6 months. Nope, I’m not exaggerating.
I am presently cutting branches, I wilt the branches outside for 2 days, bring inside, take the leaves off the branches/stems, dry on a clean sheet in an inside room. I combine sea buckthorn leaves, lemongrass and moringa and sell as a tea for the healthiest tea found anywhere.
Eaten raw, the leaves are spicy like arugula. The aroma is green and nutty. The oil taste is nutty. Don’t use it in brownies, it doesn’t work like you’d think with a nutty taste. lol
I will plant more as soon as I get more seeds. The dried leaf powder is used in smoothies, gives energy, it’s just a wonderful herb.
Good morning Shar, I would love to get some Moringa seeds can anyone like to share some with me? I bought some from India – never sprouted for unknown reason. I can mail you a SASE
I got 20 seeds for three dollars at the flea market. I can get some for you and send them to you. Need an address.
I’ve read it 3 times. I is the best concerning the literature about it. I find all is true about this tree as far as mine here in ” Kafouri” area where I live and what my people tell me in other parts in Khartoum or Sudan at large.
Is there anyone near Dunnellon, Fl that I can get some moringa seeds from. Or can I send a SASE to someone and them send me some seeds.
I will gladly share these with everyone I know who wants to grow a tree and do so free of charge. Thank you so much. Contact me at Ninette2@Bellsouth.net
Thanks for the article, I love Baker Creek and just ordered this from them. Can you teach me about their root system? Should I worry about planting near my septic drain field? I’m thinking of about 10 feet or so away from any pipes. Certain trees like weeping willow searches water plugging drain pipe holes with their roots. Although this is said to be drought tolerant, should I be concerned or choose a different planting site?
We had a few trees growing in our house in India before we moved to US. Yes this is draught tolerant but hates wet feet/ water logging, leaves turn yellow and the trunk starts to rot during our heavy monsoons there. Keep it away from water bodies and water 1-2 times a week after established root system. Hope this helps
No worries. The moringa has a tap root and unlike many trees with spreading roots, won’t break into plumbing lines or through cistern walls.
I live in Florida not far from ECHO in Fort Myers, a wonderful research facility. IFAS has put the small leaf moringa tree on the invasive list of plants in north, central and south Florida. The exceptions are for places such as ECHO who presumably have special permission. Sadly, I am in the process of digging up my moringa tree in order to comply with Florida Friendly Landscaping.
Thanks for the info regarding Florida listing. In reading about the tree and it’s propensity for growth in addition to seed production, I could not help but wonder if it was classed as an invasive species for Florida. Although the tree sounds quite intriguing, it looks like I will have to exclude it from my list of potential edible plants in my yard.
Good morning from South Africa. I would like to hear from some diabetics, type 1’s, preferably. I would also like to find out if there are any diabetics who are blind due to glaucoma who has been using this product/plant, and what their results were? I am 28-years old, type 1 diabetic since the age of 7, and in 2011 I suffered a severe case of glaucoma, which left me blind. I only have one eye with some light perception. Please if someone in such situation can get in touch with me and tell me about their results? email me at: josh.valefor@gmail.com since I am quite curious and eager to find out what the benefits will be. I am starting with moringa next week.
Hello,
I have Moringa Tree In my Backyard in Miami Florida. I can Supply Both Dried/Powdered Leaves And Seeds. I am Interested In the moringa Seeds Products And Instructions Please Contactme via Email for your moringa needs.
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Im in fort pierce florida too. You can buy moringa seeds online btw 🙂
I would love to get some clippings or seeds, I am in fort Lauderdale please contact me fit4tropics@gmail.com
Hello,
I have Moringa Tree In my Backyard in Miami Florida. . I am Interested In the moringa Seeds Products And Instructions Please Contactme via Email for your moringa needs.
Hello,
I am interested in the moringa Seeds Products. so Please contact me my Mail ID & mob no (9427870001)
I am looking for Moringa seeds grown in the US. May also be looking for branch cuttings.Please email me if you have some of these available. (cbw1953@hotmail.com).
Thanks,
Charles
Hi Charles, I bought 500 seeds from Paisley Farms Florida on line there email is: customerservice@paisleyfc.com I think they were about $20. I planted 100 seeds and 94 came up. They grew to 7 ft before winter hit them. I live between Austin and San Antonio TX.
I harvested all the leaves before the winter dropped them. Dehydrated them and ground them to powder. All 94 trees look like dead sticks, but now I looked at them today and they are growing from the roots new trees. I just cut off the old 7 ft stalk and left two inches of the old stock sticking up. They are all in 2 gallon pots. I am now putting them in the ground to really let them grow. I planted one in my garden with no pot and it grew to 10ft before winter. Hope this helps you. These are incredable plants.
I live in Kerrville Tx. Could l get some seeds , a cutting or plant. Will pay. Please text or call (214) 404-9913. Carl.
What could be done with branch cuttings?
I have a very good quality of moringa leaves and nuts for sale from Senegal in West Africa
My goal is to be a supplier of the product to any one who is interested in developing it for commercial purpose.
Thanks to reply for more informations
I would love to purchase the moringa seeds. But the shipping could be costly. Please contact me with information.
Thanks
Please anyone could you send me some Moringa seeds so I can grow the tree. I live in New Jersey. If you need a self addressed envelope just send me a email and your address. Mine to anyone who can send me seeds. Send too: Annie 200 Clementon Rd., Berlin NJ 08009 and Thank You and God Bless You. My email: ALaib11233@verizon.net
Have you received any seeds yet? I have a lot of very viable seeds.. Contact me if you like.
Hi Steff,
I would love to grow a moringa tree! I don’t know where to get seeds…have been searching.
If it’s possible, could you kindly send me a few seeds?
I will email you my address if you can contact me…email.
Big thanks! 🙂
Can you send me some seeds. Where are you from? My address: ALaib 200 Clementon Rd. Berlin, NJ 08009 and thanks so much. Do you have any information on growing it here indoors for starters. Its too early to grow here outside. Where do you get the sand and what kind?
Would live to get some seeds from you if possible. Thanks!
Hi! I would love some seeds as well. I have enough room for about 6 trees.
Let me know how get some.
Thank you,
Deb
Hi, if i could email u. I would like some seeds if u have any left.
Hi Steff,
Thank you for your offer. I grew a beautiful moringa tree in Houston, TX last year, but lost it to the one night we had a hard freeze. I’m trying in vain to find some seeds for this year. I’d love a few good seeds. Please contact me by email (rprasan1985@gmail.com) or phone (314-402-3689) to arrange for shipping and payment.
Thank you,
Prasanna
I am interested in getting some of your morninga seeds for a friend who has a small green house and is so into her plants etc. I sent her info on this tree and she would love to grow one. Are u selling the seeds? I just bought some powdered morninga and am drinking it in my coffee this morning. Can’t wait to see and feel the results. God bless. Carol E.
I would gladly pay you for seeds and/or a Moringa tree!! Contact me at 386-365-7250 or by email at equusangel2003@yahoo.com or regular snail mail at
Terri Zierke
578 S.W. zierke Drive
Lake City Florida 32024
Have been seeking seeds from this ‘ Miracle Tree’. If possible l will pay shipping for six (6).
214-404-9913.
Did you get the mornings seeds?
Hi Steff,
Can you email me if you can send me some moringa seeds and how to grow them.
My address is:
150 Symons Street
Toronto, Ontario
M8V 1 V2
Canada
Thank you
Do you eat the whole pod, or take it out of the shell?
Depends on the age.
Please l have lumps in my breast can moringa solve it
I am not an herbalist and not qualified to talk about medical issues. It’s all beyond my pay grade.
Hi Steff:
I would love a few seeds! Do I need to send a SASE? Also, do you think the tree can be controlled if planted in a pot? and the roots trimmed (bonsai style but larger?) TIA
Becky
25795 Vista Fairways Dr
Valencia CA 91355
I live in SW Florida and have four moringa trees. Two from seeds that I keep pruned to 7-8 ft tall and two from cuttings that have recently been transplanted to the ground that are three ft.tall. I harvest the leaves and use in salads and smoothies. Also dehydrate the leaves and grind to a powder that is added to smoothies and I give to family and friends.
I would like to buy a bag of moringa seeds. I live in orlando
Amazon has a good supplier in Paisley Farms (not sure about the others), or you can buy direct from Paisley Farms at http://paisleyfc.com . They have a regular strain and PKM1, which is a variety that will fruit twice a year instead of once.
I am considering planting multiple Moringa as a border on the east side of my garden. Im wondering if the Moringa has a spreading root system that will interfere with tilling fairly close to the tree or , like similar trees is it just one giant tap root. Anyone?
The roots might interfere but they are very fragile so getting rid if then is easy.
Will the Moringa tree do well in heavy clay soil…and santa ana winds?
I would really like to have moringa leaves for my health. If I plant a seed and keep the growing tree in a very large pot will it continue to produce leaves if I cut small branches frequently? I do not have space in my yard for such a large tree. Also, B&T seems to be European; what is a good mail order source for California?
Echo in south Florida sells Moringas. (And yes they keep producing leaves if you trim or coppice them.)
We work in The Congo. DRC we are trying to improve the nutrition of some remote tribes. Morninga grows all over but they do not eat it and they are very malnourished. I am teaching them how to use it and they are planting it where the rainforest has been clear cut. I was speaking with someone at a conference awhile back and she said Morenga could cause problems for African people. She could not give me any more detail and I am unable to find anything on this anywhere. I am wondering if she had it mixed up with something else or if you might know anything about this?
Never heard of anything like that.
Is there a place in the New Port Richey Florida area where I can purchase plants or seeds?
I have anemia and try to eat food high in iron and etc.
This is in answer to the question from the Congo. We have friends who grow Moringa in Ghana and use it to increase the nutrition there. They never told us about any negative effects.
I live in South Florida. How much space is needed for a mature tree as in diameter. Is it best planted on South side of house with full sun, or North side with full sun?
They are huge trees. It will quickly dwarf your house no matter which side you plant it on. Put it where you have the most space.
Has anyone grown the dwarf version? I purchased Baker Creek’s dwarf moringa seeds and I’d love them as a hedge, but your warning has me a bit intimidated. 😉 TY for your time!
You missed another great benefit…Moringa juice makes a great foliar spray fertilizer
Moringa is very easily grown from seed or cuttings, which is one of the reasons why is has been listed by the University of Florida/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural areas as invasive and it should be avoided throughout the state. The tree is highly adaptable to the different climates throughout our state, grows in a variety of soils, and the high amount of seeds could be easily spread by wind and water.
With these characteristics, it is highly likely it will spread to and survive in our natural areas, where it could outcompete native plants and upset our ecosystems. In short, do not plant this tree in your yard.
Why is it Popular?
Even with its invasive nature, Moringa has been gaining popularity due to its usefulness and significance in the cuisine of some Asian cultures. Some also tout medical uses of the plant, but none of these health benefits have been fully proven by scientific study and more research is needed on potential benefits from the plant.
However, even with some unique uses, this tree could still be attributed to the destruction of our natural areas as an invasive species and its cultivation in Florida should be avoided completely.
If you have any horticultural, agricultural, 4-H, or family and consumer science questions, contact the University of Florida/IFAS Clay County Extension Office online at http://www.clay.ifas.ufl.edu or call by phone at (904) 284-6355.
I think our heavenly Creator is trying to tell us something… maybe we should listen. its Yahweh’s magic wand tree.
I live in zone 7 Arkansas. What could I do to be able to grow Moringa? Should I keep in a green house? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
It would definitely need to be inside for the winter.
I’m wondering if it will grow in The Raleigh/Durham area of NC… anyone please?
I have had a Bone Marrow Transplant for cancer ii live in Birmingham Alabama if any has some sprouts tree limbs I can grow seeds please email me I will be glad to pay the freight to get them to me. I would like to eat the leaves to give me a chance with my cancer. Thanks Mark Tombrello email marktombrello@gmail.com
Someone ‘accidentally’ turned mine into a stump leaving no leaves behind. Will it grow back ?
Yes…
I am interested in a moringa, and got some cuttings from a friend, but the leaves dried up. Will it still root? What else can I do? Thanks!!!
I’m searching for a variety of seeds. If anyone willing to ship to me I’d gladly buy! Jamesweikart@yahoo.com is my email
Thank you,
James
this tree is so awesome! I am wondering if there is anyone who will ship me some of their “drumsticks” I want to try and make this soup that everyone is raving about…lol. I live in Illinois, not sure how well the tree would grow around here, but i’ve had the powder before, years ago. Used it for help in healing after surgery…let’s just say at my first post op, appt. doc was astounded! said he didn’t know what I was doing…but to KEEP DOING IT! Told him i was drinking Moringa Tea… he had no clue what “Moringa” even was… If anyone is willing, ill pay shipping. All these comments are making me hungry! lol And the TEA is delicious! it has sort of a sweet, “fruity” taste. Wonder if it’s acceptable for Fasting?
I will buy some seeds or a small potted tree.
Please let me know I live in Broward county Fl.
I enjoyed reading your site and have a question.
Two years ago I bought 2 moringa trees, the instructions for potting them was to plant in 8″ PVC pipe about 3′ long because of long root tap. I live in Wilmington Is Ga.
Needless to say I didn’t have room to bring them in, One I used a post hole digger and put it about a foot in the ground. It has grown like crazy. I trim it 2 or 3 times a year and it’s still at least 20″ high with a 6″ diameter trunk. It’s leaning now from the last storm we had which gave us a lot of wind and rain, plus it’s shading my garden and in the way.
Can I cut it back and dig it up and move it?
The other one is growing out of the pot, it’s only about 10″ tall and a trunk of 2″ diameter so I’m going to get it out of the PVC pipe and plant it or should I plant it PVC pipe and all just deeper. I read the trunks don’t get over 6″ but I’m not sure I believe it.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give me
Sorry I meant feet on the height of the trees and not inches lol
I got my seeds from this seller. Planted a dozen in yogurt containers and all sprouted in about 7 days. No soaking, or peeling the seeds. Just stuck them in potting soil and kept moist. Here’s hoping they can take AZ summers!
https://paisleyfc.com/
WE will have 100- 3 foot tall moringa available in September @ Lakeland downtown curb market. 8 am-2pm On Kentucky at lemon street downtown Lakeland fl. Come see us I H S Environmental at the south end of the market. introductory priced at $14.00.
March 8th, 2022
I am south of Jacksonville in Green Cove Springs and currently have 500 seedlings getting repotted and ready for sale. Also I do Education/Consulting for schools/gardens/Community Centers/Community gardens/Individuals beginning or expanding Moringa grows/production. Send email for more information…pickup only at this time.
I have moringa trees, seeds and leaf for sell
tjohnson070@att.net