When is the latest planting time for moringa?
Moringa is the most nutritious tree in the world, containing about 20 amino acids, 46 antioxidants and rich trace elements. It originated in northern India, and there are about 14 varieties worldwide. It is now also widely planted in our country, and is grown as an ornamental tree in tropical and subtropical regions. It has high planting value. Let's take a look below at when moringa is planted!
When is moringa planted?
Moringa can begin to be raised as seedlings after the Spring Festival, and planted once the seedlings have grown to 10 cm. Moringa has very strong adaptability and does not demand much from soil pH. Its main root is very well developed, and it is also very easy to manage. Normally, apart from watering, no special management is needed. Once the trunk grows to the thickness of a fist, watering is no longer necessary. Its drought tolerance is especially strong. When the tree grows to about one meter, the tender leaves can begin to be picked.
Growing conditions for moringa
Moringa likes light, and its main root is very long, so it can withstand long-term drought. Its suitable growing temperature is 25-35°C. In shaded conditions it can endure high temperatures of 48°C, and it can also tolerate slight frost. Severe cold may kill the aboveground part of moringa, but after severe cold, new buds can still sprout again and grow into a plant. It can adapt to various soils such as sandy soil and clay soil, and can also grow in slightly alkaline soil.
Propagation methods for moringa
Moringa is very easy to propagate, either by sowing or by cuttings. Its growth rate among trees is second only to balsa. A sown seedling can reach 3 m in 10 months. If propagated with 0.8-1 m long cuttings, it can flower in 2 years, and in 3 years it can already be used as a living support for vines. It is heat-resistant, drought-resistant and tolerant of poor soil. If water and fertilizer are sufficient, its growth rate and yield will be even higher. The drawbacks are that its branches are brittle and break easily, it cannot withstand typhoons, and its lifespan is short, generally not exceeding 20 years.