Moringa tree
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Moringa oleifera
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Caractéristiques de la plante
- Moringa oleifera : Moringa tree
- Family: Moringaceae
- Origin : India
- Height in its natural environment : 12 m
- Hardiness : -1°C
- Colour of the flower : white
Height : about 15 to 30 cm (depending on seasons)
Fast grower
Descriptif de la plante
In the tradition of ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine)it cures over 300 illnesses. Everything about Moringa is useful and beneficial: its flowers, fruit, leaves, young pods, which are edible and contain more vitamins and proteins than most vegetables, its seeds, which make an excellent edible oil, and its roots, which can be transformed into a delicious condiment similar to horseradish!
This Moringa is also known for never dying, growing back when cut or scorched by the sun. It resists drought thanks to its tuberous roots - in short, it couldn't be easier to live with!!
Moringa oleifera We can't say enough good things about Moringa......
Miguel tells us more
Moringa oleifera is a superfood exceptionally rich in essential vitamins, minerals and proteins. Its leaves contain more vitamin C than oranges and more calcium than milk, strengthening the immune system and bones. They are also an excellent source of protein, contributing to muscle growth and tissue repair. Moringa is rich in iron, helping to combat fatigue, and potassium, supporting heart health. Thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it plays a crucial role in protecting the body against various diseases. In the right conditions, Moringa grows very quickly, and the leaves can be harvested as early as the first year. So don't hesitate any longer, adopt this marvellous tree !
Culinary uses of the Moringa:
Leaves: raw in salads, cooked like spinach. Dried, they make a delicious herbal tea.
Flowers: raw in salads.
Young pods: cooked like snow peas
Roots: edible, reminiscent of horseradish.
Advantages of Moringa oleifera :
Hardiness: slightly frost-resistant (short periods at -1°C).
Growth: very fast (up to 4 metres in 1 year in southern Portugal).
Resistance: to drought once well established.
Moringa, planting and watering :
Sun: full sun, protected from the wind.
Soil: well drained, neutral to slightly acidic, avoid alkaline soil. Moderate fertilisation (e.g. horse compost).
Water: keep the soil slightly moist for the first month. Once well established (60 to 80 cm), water every other day. Once fully grown, water more frequently.
Growing tips from the Orchard of Flavours botanical garden:
If necessary, cut the pot with a cutter.
Planting : only when temperatures are above 15°C, ideally in midsummer, even in full sun, with adequate watering.
Soil: avoid heavy, waterlogged soils to prevent root rot.
Rapid growth: in southern Portugal, it can grow by a metre a month in summer, reaching 4 metres in its first year.
Pruning: can withstand severe pruning (in dry weather). Keep a compact size for windy gardens to improve resistance.
Frost: if a few leaves are damaged by frost, they grow back quickly.
Conseils de culture
Rempoter ?
Arroser ?
Apport d'éléments nutritifs ?
Plante d'intérieur ou plante d'extérieur ?
Que faire en cas de maladie ?
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