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Moringa is a superfood. It contains 96 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, and 18 amino acids. It is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world, luckily for the Florida Grower, it thrives in the Sunshine State! The flowers, leaves, and seed pods are edible. The roots are the only part of this miracle tree that are not edible.
Moringa is not native to Florida but thrives in our sub-tropical climate. This incredible edible is actually native to Africa and Asia.
Starting Moringa from seeds is actually very simple, there are two main strategies used.
- The first strategy is to sow the seed(s) into starter soil in a container or directly into the ground (we recommend a container). Keep the sown seeds well-watered. The seeds will begin to sprout within a few weeks.
- The second strategy is to soak the seeds in water before sowing them into starter soil (preferably into a container). Soak them in water for a couple of hours to even a day (we recommend soaking them for no more than a few hours). After soaking them, then sow them into the starter soil, again starting them in a container is preferable.
*Sow seeds no more than 1/3 of an inch deep.
Transplant Moringa Starts once seedlings have grown to at least 4″ to 6″ tall. Transplant them into the ground or into a larger container.
Growing conditions: Moringa prefer full sun and need to be kept well-watered, if they are being grown in a container. Moringa becomes dormant during the cold months (in Florida this is typically January to the end of February). It’s vibrance returns after dormancy. If there is a danger of frost, protective measures must be taken, otherwise the Moringa can die.
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