I heard about this tree some time ago and all the benefits that are derived from it, so you can imagine my excitement when I saw that it was now available in our garden centers here in the Cape.
Yesterday, I purchased one and today I shall be planting it in a container and crossing fingers that I can be successful as this tree grows very fast and very tall, but I am told it will grow in a container.
These trees are grown for their leaves which are one of the most nutritious dense plant foods on the planet. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked or dried into a powder form - some health outlets have the powder available in a capsule form.
Cuttings of the tree are successful or one can plant from seeds that appear on the tree - these very long seeds pods are also edible.
The Moringa tree is also known as the Miracle Tree because of the high nutritional content of the leaves. Apparently, there are many different varieties from various countries in the world, so I am pleased that I have found one that has been grown here. I am hoping that it will survive our winter rainfall and cold, so am thinking of bringing the container indoors when the weather is beastly. If there is anyone that is growing this tree, I would love to hear any advice available.
