RSLT Drumstick - Moringa Oleifera Seed  (100 per packet)

GROWING GUIDE FOR MORINGA SEEDS PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Moringa is a taproot plant/tree which requires plenty of room below soil for its roots. Start by digging at least 20 inches deep in the ground where you wish to grow the plant. Add organic manure like cow dung with coconut coir to enrich the planting area. Water the area one day before planting and keep the soil evenly moist. Plant the seed at a depth of 1 cm in the ground. The seeds should germinate within 15 to 20 days of planting. GROWING REQUIREMENTS PESTS Although Moringa plant is resistant to most pests, some waterborne root diseases such as Diplodia root rot. This can be managed by ensuring that the planting area is not saturated with water and is getting ample sunlight during the day to dry off. In addition to this, caterpillars and termites can also pose some problems from time to time. You can protect the plant from these pests with some organic neem oil or castor oil. SOIL Moringa plants can easily be grown in well-drained soil rich with organic manure mixed with coconut coir. Do not use clay soils for growing these plants since the long taproot below the soil surface may not be able to take shape properly. SPOT Moringa plant prefers a sunny spot to grow and develop it’s trunk. An ideal spot to grow Moringa plant should receive 6-8 hours of sunlight everyday. TEMPERATURE Ideal germination temperature for Moringa Seeds must range between 21 to 35 °C(70 to 95 °F). WATERING Moringa plants are mostly drought tolerant hence are ideal for warm climates. Keep the soil evenly moist until the plant has established woody trunks. After that, you can reduce the frequency to only when the soil feels dry to the touch.