Drumsticks, Moringa Oleifera - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Moringaceae |
| Native region |
Indian subcontinent |
| Mature height |
3-10 m (prunable in pots) |
| Growth rate |
Very fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun |
| Watering |
Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained sandy loam; tolerates poor soils |
| Fertilizer |
Compost or vermicompost; minimal feeding needed |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>The tender pods (drumsticks) are a staple in sambar, dals and curries, while the iron- and vitamin-rich leaves are cooked as a green or dried into nutritious powder. Flowers are edible too, and every part is valued in Indian traditional medicine.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Soak seeds for 12-24 hours, then sow <strong>2-3 cm deep</strong> directly in a large pot, grow-bag or ground spot. Germination takes about <strong>7-14 days</strong> in warm weather. Space trees 2-3 m apart in ground; in pots grow one per large container and prune the top at 1-1.5 m to keep it bushy and pickable. Pods appear within <strong>8-12 months</strong>; leaves can be harvested in 2-3 months.</p>