How to Grow Moringa

My boyfriend at the time, later husband, gifted me a moringa branch as he knew I liked tea and I drank moringa tea. At the time it was hyped up as “the miracle tree” for good reason too, with it being used as a healthy boost to tea, soups, seasoning, hair oil, etc.

I planted it in my family home. Based on experience and research I present and encourage you, like I would in putting anything into your body, to grow it yourself as much as you can. I know we are all too busy to do everything on our own but trust me, moringa is an easy win. Here are my tips…

Planting: Seeds or Branch?

Good news: moringa is not picky.
You can plant it from seeds or a branch (cutting)—either works fine.

• Seeds:
  Pop the seeds straight into the ground, about an inch deep. They germinate quickly once the soil warm.

• Branch/Cutting:
  This one is even easier. If somebody gives you a piece of their tree, just stick it in the soil. Honestly… that’s it. Moringa loves a cutting.

How Fast Does It Grow?

Moringa grows like crazy and crazy easy but make sure to give it its space.
Once it catches, you’ll see height in weeks, and in a few months it’s already looking like a proper tree. With good sun and water, it can shoot up several feet in one growing season.

Best Spot to Plant

Moringa is a sun-lover, so put it where it can get full sunlight. Don’t tuck it away behind the house or under bigger trees.

Give it space, this tree shoots up tall and quick. And remember, the branches can be a little soft, so try not to plant it somewhere that gets battered by strong wind.

Weather & Environment

Moringa tree loves a sunny place but handles other weathers impressively still,

• Hot, dry weather:
  It thrives! This is its comfort zone. Even during drought, moringa stays tough.

• Rainy season:
  No problem. It’ll soak up the water and flourish—just make sure the soil drains well.

• Humid coastal breeze:
  It manages fine, though too much salty sea spray might slow growth.

• Cooler hilltop areas:
  It can grow there too, but it won’t grow as fast or as lush as in the low, warm areas. Cool nights might make it drop a few leaves.

• Stormy or windy spots:
  It will grow, but the branches can snap easily. If your yard gets strong gusts, plant it somewhere a little sheltered.

• Occasional flooding:
  Moringa doesn’t like “wet feet.” If your area holds water for long, plant it on a mound or in a raised bed. Overall the soil needs to drain well.

Little Tips From Experience

• Don’t overwater. Moringa is independent.

• Trim the top when it reaches about 4 feet if you want a fuller, bushier tree.

• Pick the leaves often—it actually encourages more growth.

Final Word

Moringa has been one of the easiest, most forgiving plants I’ve grown. Give it sun, give it space, give it love and it’ll take care of the rest.