Growing moringa means you have a superfood and shade tree all in one!
A very fast growing tree that is packed with an almost unbelievable number of health benefits. Moringa has been used for medicinal purposes for at least the last 4000 years.
Also known as the Miracle Tree, Mothers Best Friend, Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, just to mention a few.
The leaves have the following benefits:
7 times more Vitamin C than that of Oranges
4 times more Vitamin A than that of Carrots
4 times more Calcium than that of Milk
3 times more Potassium than that of Bananas
2 times more Protein than that of Yogurt.
Tiny leaves. Enourmous benefits. These tiny leaves could save millions of lives.
The Moringa tree grows naturally precisely where people need it most, where there is malnutrition
Amazingly, Moringa grows in subtropical areas, where malnutrition is most prevalent. It was as if people had a goldmine in their backyard and simply didnt know it.
It grows in tropical and sub-tropical regions, from cuttings or from seed.
One of the richest sources of essential nutrients often lacking in people's diets
Some call it a miracle.
Every part of the tree is said to have beneficial properties.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow in the spring. The trees shouldnt be planted in the colder months, when the temperature is below 50 degrees.
The seeds retain the ability to germinate for an entire year provided that the soil mixture is warm.
Moringa trees can be grown in the ground, but are often started in containers. Its important to protect young plants and saplings from harsh winds and stormy weather. You can use wind barriers around the plants that comprise heavy bags of rocks, potting soil, and sand.
Moringa trees have a deep taproot system, which means they need lots of space to stretch out their roots in the soil. The trees generally prefer loamy or sandy soils with a neutral pH. They will need to have full sun exposure year-round, so be sure to provide that.
Since the plant is native to subtropical and semi-arid regions, it can only tolerate light frost.
