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[StrayDogWanders]

Dwarf Moringa from Bakers Creek
https://www.rareseed...isaAhopEALw_wcB




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Soak
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Rinse and soak in very warm tap water
Of note - 2 out of 3 had amber colored water. 1 did not.
Of note - Moringa seeds are known to help purify/clean water. I used tap water with chlorine. Wonder if a difference if soaked with out chlorine in tap water.



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Rinse and soak
Of note - forgot to use warm tap water but did start storing them in the flat the peppers are starting in that has a heat mat under

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Transferred to paper towels

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Noticed some cracking of seeds
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First tap root
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Transferred to solo cup

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[YoshiTrainer]

Good luck with them StrayDog! Once they get going they are pretty easy plants. As they get older, you can prune them to be a nice clump which increases your harvest. The leaves have lots of benefits to them but start off with small amounts first. Usually when I walk by the them, I'll pluck a few leaves and chew them up. Not sure if that is the best way but I enjoy wondering my yard grazing on various fruits/veg/herbs.

They are pretty easy to propagate from cuttings too.

[StrayDogWanders]

Nice. Thanks.
I want to put a couple in ground but most will be in planters to take in over the winter. I want to see if I can grow them to seed in my zone 6 area. But better to k ow they can root from cuttings

[YoshiTrainer]

Good idea on the pots! I don't think they'll survive outdoors in Z6 without some serious protection? Z9 might be the lowest for it???

[StrayDogWanders]

Yes zone 6 should be a killer. I will be building a cattle panel hoop house/high tunnel for some required elements for my outdoor grow. Hoping that will extend my season long enough for mature seed pods.

[bezevo]

DOSE This Moringa have any medicinal property's

[YoshiTrainer]

I've heard it called a "multi vitamin tree" because of the leaves.

[StrayDogWanders]

DOSE This Moringa have any medicinal property's

From the bakers creek website
https://www.rareseed...isaAhopEALw_wcB

“This plant is prized for its very high-protein leaves, its rich concentration of minerals and vitamins, and its heavy load of anti-oxidants! Leaves, blooms, seeds and immature seedpods, called “drumsticks”, are edible; seeds are source of a high-quality oil.”

Of note there is not much green leaf that has an amino acid profile that is considered a complete protein. This tree seems more then just a multi vitamin. It’s like a damn nutritional protein smoothie - just add liquid and blend lol

[StrayDogWanders]

Quick pic update.
4 seedlings emerge

[ItBeBasidia]

Awesome undertaking!

I've always wanted to see these grown.

Hope you get some love back from these seedlings when they mature. I'll be staying tuned.

[StrayDogWanders]

No root development for transplant at this time
Several seedlings are this size so I decided to transplant one out of red cup to check root and no roots yet showing out side of the soil mass