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Old June 7, 2009   #1
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Anyone grow Moringa (drumstick tree)?

I got some seeds and am waiting for germination!
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Old June 9, 2009   #2
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all i can say is, wow you've got seed and wait for germination,good luck,i look forward to seeing how it goes
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Old June 12, 2009   #3
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woo! the 3 in paper towels and plastic bag treatment are looking a tad moldy, but the ones I planted outside almost 2 weeks ago, 2 of 3 broke the soil!!!

mmmmm vegetable tree... soon!
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At least you've got a few growing,where did you get the seed from?
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Old June 13, 2009   #5
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I got them from Ebay actually. the address says US, but it came from India. took a little while, and since I hadnt gotten it, he sent me a new package (and i paid him when the 2nd came!!

Do you want some to try?
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Old June 23, 2009   #6
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Maybe I can post some pics soon...
Ive got 2 little trees in a pot. I pinched 3 leaves and ate them today. Just a bit of green/planty taste, not bitter.

they have the thinnest most ephemeral seeming leaves, I guess thats how they survive in the desert is to have a high evaporative surface?
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I just posted a question asking if anyone knew anything about this. After reading an interesting article about it, I thought it would be neat to try growing it. How did you do? I'm not sure it would be warm enough here in Oregon to grow it, but would love to try.
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Last year got away from me... i got married and my dad spent months in the hospital and a nursing home!

but, the one moringa tree somehow lived in its quart sized pot. didnt get big but made leaves. they are OK tasting raw. Didnt get much farther than munching a few. Didnt seem to have any pests. This year I have 2 planters (3-4 gal) and ill clip to the strongest if I have both seeds in a pot come up!
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Congratulations on your wedding and I understand about parents with medical troubles.

If you think about it, please post sometimes to let us know how the Moringa plants do.
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Growing both Moring Oleifera and Moringa Stenopetala in 15 gal pots. Plants have broke the surface and produced sets of leaves, flavor is fairly unremarkable, can't wait for flowers and seedpods! I'll keep you updated.
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