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Old 08-23-2013, 07:40 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Anyone growing Moringa?

Hi,

I am. But I'm in the tropics; so I don't know if what I have to say is very relevant.

On soils of low bulk density they grow fast. Clays might be another matter.

I have four phenotypically distinct accessions ( from 4 provenances). I plant from seed when breeding. I also routinely plant from small log pieces 2" - 3" diameter & 4' long at the inception of the rainy season. They grow really fast from these thick sticks... one of mine - a "tall" type exceeds 20 ft height within one year when planted this way.

I think that while nothing is a panacea, Moringa oleifera is worth looking at for its health benefits. This in contrast to Morinda citrifolia which was once in vogue and way over-hyped.

Naturally, a wise diet; sleep at night; exercise; and freedom from stress are prerequisites to health.


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