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07-11-2021, 03:41 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Katuk & Moringa
Hard to believe but I do grow plants other than bananas!
I visited ECHO farms here in FL recently and picked up a bunch of edible plants (Moringa, Katuk, Cranberry Hibiscus, Okinawa spinach, etc). Looking for different tastes / textures for my salads, etc. Any suggestions on growing the Katuk? Its pretty small right now... I'm sure the Moringa will do fine regardless, but I like the taste of Katuk better. I've got enriched South FL soil and tried to find some afternoon shade for it. I haven't found any recommendations on best way and/or how often to harvest Katuk. Wondering if someone grows it and their experience. And if you do Moringa, what is best height to prune to experience good harvest. Thanks!
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Re: Katuk & Moringa
I don't know about katuk, but moringa can be pruned at any height. If growing from seed, it's good to start pruning by 3rd or 4th branching (cut the tips) to encourage more branching. If they are tall ~5', you can chop them down to 2' and they'll come right back. That's how my family and others I know did/do it anyway. I had a 3" sapling which the cabbage worms ate the tiny leaves, leaving a bare trunk. I was bummed to see. BUT no problems though, it threw out two branches. Moringa are robust plants. Let us know how it goes. Here's video I just found that says exactly what I told you: https://youtu.be/WaR31jsAfA8
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