Moringa is often called the "miracle tree."
You can grow moringa in zones outside of 10-11, but you will need to take precautions for colder weather by growing it in containers and bringing them indoors during winter, or by protecting it with a greenhouse. While it thrives outdoors year-round in zones 9 and warmer, it goes dormant in cold weather, loses its leaves, and will die if it experiences a hard freeze. Growing it as an annual is also an option.
Seed Count: 10
Hardiness Zone: Perennial 10-11
Maturity: 160-170
Germination: 3-14
Seeding Depth: 1 inch
Plant Spacing: 4-6 inch
Row Spacing: 3 feet
Plant Height: 25-35 feet
Growth Habit: Softwood, fast-growing tree with a long taproot
Soil Preference: Well-draining, moist but not wet sandy loam, with a neutral-acidic pH.
Full Sun
Sunlight: Moringa plants need at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil: Plant in well-draining, loamy, or sandy soil.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting, but avoid overwatering. Yellowing leaves can be a sign of too much water.
Pruning: Pruning is beneficial to encourage bushier growth and more leaf production.
