{"product_id":"drumstick-seeds","title":"Drumsticks, Moringa Oleifera - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrumsticks, Moringa Oleifera - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoringaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-10 m (prunable in pots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate; drought tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy loam; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost or vermicompost; minimal feeding needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds for 12-24 hours, then sow \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;2-3 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; directly in a large pot, grow-bag or ground spot. Germination takes about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 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 \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;8-12 months\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; leaves can be harvested in 2-3 months.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow Drumstick seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in spring to early monsoon (February to June) when temperatures are warm, as Moringa needs heat to germinate and establish. Avoid sowing in cold winter spells, especially in north India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan a Drumstick tree be grown in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large grow-bag or 18-24 inch pot. Keep it pruned to 1-1.5 m so it stays bushy and easy to harvest for leaves; for a full pod yield it does best planted in the ground with room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053767721206,"sku":"SED-VEG-DRUMSTICKS-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-drumsticks-moringa-oleifera-vegetable-seeds-16968832745612.jpg?v=1782715518","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/drumstick-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}