Moringa oleifera - moringa (5 seeds)

Descriptions Small deciduous tree, it can reach up to 8 m in height. The trunk is erect and branched at the base, the leaves are robust and full-bodied and light green in colour. The flowers are small and numerous and white in colour. The fruits are triangular, green in color and soft and then become ocher colored with a woody consistency.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to all types of soil, except alluvial soil with water stagnation, preferring well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Non-rustic plant that can tolerate very hot and dry climates but cannot tolerate temperatures below 6°/8°c for short periods.

Sowing

In spring

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera

Family: Moringaceae