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It is advised to cut back moringa to 3 – 6 ft. tall yearly. This allows easier harvesting of pods and leaves.1
Termites and Nematodes can kill young saplings take measures to protect them from these two dangers.2
It is wise to plant the tree where it is going to stay and not transplant it. The area should be light and sandy soil which should also be loose free of stones. Compost or manure will help even though moringa can grow in poor soils. Seeds should be planted no deeper than three times its width (approx. 1.5 cm). Soil should be kept moist.2
It is best to plant Moringa where it will stay and not start seeds in containers. Moringa does not like to be transplanted.
As Malunggay is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.This tree should be cut back yearly in order to make it easier to harvest the pods and leaves.1
These estimates for how long Malunggay takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Malunggay, kalamunge and kapampangan are Filipino names for this plant. Horseradish tree is from the root, which has a sharper flavor. However, it is not related to horseradish.
Moringa derives from the Tamil word, Murungai or Marayalam word, murinna (alternately muringa).1
Drumstick tree, Horseradish tree
Moringa oleifera Lam.