🌺 Moringa
Moringa oleifera
exotics
Perennial
Moringaceae
☀️ Sun
Full sun
💧 Water
Low to moderate; extremely drought-tolerant once established
🗺️ Zones
9, 11 (can be grown as annual in cooler zones)
🧪 Soil pH
5.0, 9.0
🪴 Soil Type
Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils
🚿 Drainage
Well-draining (roots rot in soggy soil)
📏 Spacing
6, 10 ft (or 3 ft for intensive leaf production)
📐 Height
15, 35 ft (can be pruned to 6, 10 ft)
⏱️ Maturity
240, 365 (8, 12 months for leaf harvest)
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (9)
General companion, pest deterrent
Nitrogen-fixing beans near moringa
Nutrient accumulator, mulch
Moringa provides partial shade; corn benefits from windbreak
Pest repellent
Pest deterrent
Nitrogen fixer, windbreak
Ground cover
Shade-tolerant understory
⚠️ Keep Apart (4)
📝 Growing Notes
Fast-growing drought-resistant tree; can be coppiced for leaf production; frost-sensitive but regrows from roots; seeds used for water purification (flocculation).
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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