Moringa likes warm environment and is suitable for planting in March in spring, so fresh vegetables will be supplied from February to March in the following year. It is best to plant in loose, fertile, moist soil rich in organic matter, and the drainage of the soil must be good to avoid water accumulation. Its seeds are large, but it is not suitable to plant them too deep, and the distance of 2-4 cm is appropriate.

Moringa oleifera sowing time

Moringa oleifera, also known as drumstick tree and wasabi tree, belongs to Moringa family, with 14 species, among which Moringa oleifera from India and Moringa oleifera from Africa are edible and have strong adaptability to the environment, and can be planted once a year. Moringa likes warm environment and is suitable for planting in March in spring, so fresh vegetables will be supplied in February-March of the following year.

Moringa seed method

1. Seed selection: Only full new seeds will have a high germination rate. If it is cheap and inferior old seeds, no matter how carefully maintained, the emergence rate will be very low.

2. Accelerating germination: Although accelerating germination looks simple, it still needs certain skills, and it is not too big. Moringa seeds are best soaked in warm water for 8 to 10 hour.

3. Soil: Moringa seeds are best planted in loose, fertile, moist soil rich in organic matter, and the drainage of the soil must be good, so as to avoid water accumulation.

4. Sowing: Moringa seeds are large, but the planting depth should not be too deep, so as to avoid root breathing difficulties and seedlings will be stuffy, preferably 2-4 cm.

Moringa oleifera ripe harvest

Moringa oleifera grows slowly and needs careful maintenance for one year after sowing. If planted in March in spring, it will mature in February-March of the following year. Moringa oleifera yields about 15 kg per mu.