When should I plant Moringa?

Sow seed indoors 6–4 weeks before your last spring frost. Move seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks after your last spring frost. Sow seed straight into the ground 1–4 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Moringa?

Space Moringa about 60″ apart. It grows best in full sun.

What grows well with Moringa?

Good companions for Moringa include Turmeric, Roselle.

What zones does Moringa grow in?

Moringa is suited to USDA zones 9–12 and takes ~200 days (to first leaves).

How to grow Moringa (Moringa oleifera)

The 'drumstick tree' - a fast, drought-proof tropical whose protein-rich leaves and long edible pods make it one of the most nutritious plants you can grow.

Quick tip

Grows incredibly fast from seed - cut it back to keep the nutritious leaves in reach. Drought-tolerant once established; pot and prune it hard to overwinter in cool zones.

☀️ Full sun↔ 60″ apartZones 9–12⏳ ~200d

When to plant Moringa

Start indoorsSow seed indoors 6–4 weeks before your last spring frost.
Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks after your last spring frost.
Direct sowSow seed straight into the ground 1–4 weeks after your last spring frost.

At a glance

Botanical name

Moringa oleifera

Companion planting

Plant near

Turmeric Roselle

🌱 A fast, deep-rooted tree that casts light shade; underplant heat-loving crops that don't mind a little dappling.

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