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Moringa tree
this might be a silly question, but ... I'd like to try my luck planting a moringa tree. It says to use loamy soil. Would Mel's mix qualify as that?
christinetarifa- Posts : 9
Join date : 2018-10-23
Location : Tarifa, Spain
Re: Moringa tree
Hi, Christinetarifa! The Moringa Tree would probably grow in Mel's Mix, but the major problem I would expect would be the depth of it. Planting instructions for the Moringa Tree says to prepare a hole 3' wide by 3' deep. The roots would then grow out and down into the surrounding soil.
What type of soil do you have where you live?
The technical definition for loam is soil that contains:
What type of soil do you have where you live?
The technical definition for loam is soil that contains:
- less than 52% sand,
- 28-50 % silt, and
- 7-27% clay
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
Re: Moringa tree
None, my garden is on my rooftopOhioGardener wrote:What type of soil do you have where you live?

christinetarifa- Posts : 9
Join date : 2018-10-23
Location : Tarifa, Spain
Re: Moringa tree
I've read some sources that claim it's possible to grow Moringa in containers. The main problem seems to be to get them to sprout. I've soaked for 24 hrs and then put several seeds each in a) starter soil, b) damp paper towel in zip lock bag and c) in ziplock bag without paper towel and placed in a dark drawer. The latter was in the instructions that came with my seeds. 1 week in nothing has sprouted but it says it can take 14 days ...OhioGardener wrote:Hi, Christinetarifa! The Moringa Tree would probably grow in Mel's Mix, but the major problem I would expect would be the depth of it. Planting instructions for the Moringa Tree says to prepare a hole 3' wide by 3' deep. The roots would then grow out and down into the surrounding soil.
christinetarifa- Posts : 9
Join date : 2018-10-23
Location : Tarifa, Spain
Re: Moringa tree
I saw this video on Growing Your Greens Youtube channel, and found it full of interesting tips on growing Moringa.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
Re: Moringa tree
Baker Creek seeds offers a dwarf variety that can be grown in a pot, if you are worried about soil conditions. Here's a link:
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Yardslave-
Posts : 537
Join date : 2012-01-19
Age : 72
Location : Carmel Valley, Ca.
Re: Moringa tree
This morning, Baker Creek Heirloom posted a link to an interesting article on the Moringa tree:
[url=https://www.heirloomgardener.com/plant-profiles/moringa-oleifera-zmaz15wzsbak?newsletter=1&spot=headline&utm_source=wcemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HGR eNews 11.29.18&utm_term=HGR_eNewsAll subscribers&_wcsid=4C47AF43D9416A1E83F48869ED79048476DA510D1BA81B76]Moringa Oleifera: A Great Immune Booster [/url]
[url=https://www.heirloomgardener.com/plant-profiles/moringa-oleifera-zmaz15wzsbak?newsletter=1&spot=headline&utm_source=wcemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HGR eNews 11.29.18&utm_term=HGR_eNewsAll subscribers&_wcsid=4C47AF43D9416A1E83F48869ED79048476DA510D1BA81B76]Moringa Oleifera: A Great Immune Booster [/url]
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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