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[wavepsychic]

If you cut the tree in half like that wouldn't it kill it?

And how can a seed you put in the ground nourish those kids in just 6 months?

[ronmaryad]

In six months a moringa tree can be 12 foot high. In two years we had

ones 30 feet high and 15 wide. This was in great soil in Florida. They

grow at a slower speed under worse conditions, but they do grow fast.

Their only problem seems to be cold weather and too much water.

[ronmaryad]

...continued...

Our trees grew so fast that they became a nuisance. They kept growing

onto our roof and our neighbors. When we cut them, they grow back

quickly and more dense. Even ones cut at ground level grow new sprouts

around the stump. The logs that we cut sprouted. We started new trees by

cutting small branches and pushing them into the ground. Once this tree

gets over a foot high, it is the most resilient plant I have ever seen.

Karen VZ

[wavepsychic]

@ronmaryad WOW that sounds... unreal. Can trees really grow that quick?

I live in Pennsylvania, can I grow those trees here or would they freeze and die? Even if they do freeze can I grow them for one year and have plenty of leaves to eat?

[ronmaryad]

@wavepsychic

I'm originally from Pennsylvania. You don't have many consecutive warm

days for a moringa growing season. Even the low thirties harms or kills

the plant.

Also, moringa is hard to transplant. It is best to start indoors in a

peat pot. That way you can replant it outside without disturbing the

roots. When all possibilities of cold are passed, pick a sunny, dry

area. Start pinching off the top branches and using the leaves when the

plant is about a foot high.

[ronmaryad]

@wavepsychic

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If you think of it like lettuce and not a tree, you can do what we call

intense cultivation. The seeds are planted close together, kept small,

and die at the first frost. They will not have enough time to produce

seeds, but the seeds can be purchased from ECHO or other online sources.

A friend of ours grew some in Washington D.C. It is so much more

nutritious than lettuce. Please let us know how this works for you.

[marthale7]

@wavepsychic I have grown one from 2 inches to 6 foot tall in 6 months It could of grown taller but I want all the branches to be down where I can reach them. I have tried my first fruit and moringa shake today, I had too much moringa, it is a bit bitter I had over 1 cup of leaves so Next time I will try 1/4 cup But this is for real.

[benhurtube777]

I do believe in the effectiveness of Moringa (malungay for filipino). I found this Moringa facial care which I am using now and It's really works. I wont go back to any chemical based skin care. I love it, love it my Moringa.

[wavepsychic]

@ronmaryad I'll let you know. I am trying to grow some from seeds. I am serious about growing Moringa because I am a Vegetarian and I am always looking for healthier foods.

[researchergcel]

it's called here nthe philippines as "kamunggay" or "malunggay"..and take note, it's VERY VERY CHEAP"..that's why i'm angry at some foreigners who overpriced it..