MORINGA OLEIFERA FOR SALE:
"The Miracle Tree of Life"
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Grown in America! Harvested and packed by hand with TLC.
$25.00 for one ounce bag
Bag contains about 100 seeds-packed by weight: seed count varies with seed size.
Shipping within US: $4.95
We do NOT ship outside the US due to customs agriculture regulations.
PayPal and Credit Cards accepted only. No checks. No phone orders. No refunds.
Now selling seeds harvested in August 2011.
Buy during Fall for Spring planting in northern climates to avoid shipment during freezing weather.
Request by email with name, address and phone number:
$245.00 for ten ounce bag when available.
Bag contains about 1000 seeds-packed by weight: seed count varies with seed size.
Shipping within US: $14.95
Email: info@HendryCreekHideaway.com
You Tube Channel: AllAboutMoringa
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Plant seeds 1/4" deep in well-drained, sandy soil mixed with mulch or organic material and light fertilizer in large pot.
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Top with about 1” of mulch.
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Do NOT soak seeds or remove hard seed shell or “wings”.
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Maintain full sun exposure and warm environment of 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Set pot on black plastic garbage bag to increase heat until seeds sprout.
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Water lightly daily until seeds sprout in about 2-3 weeks; do NOT over-water!
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Seedlings grow quickly and might reach a height of 15' in one year.
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Cut tops of trees to encourage branching at lower levels.
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Cultivate by cuttings: use minimum 3/4" diameter branch. Keep it moist in partial shade until sprouting occurs after about 3 weeks.
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Moringa has drought-resistance, but is NOT cold tolerant. Freezes will cause it to die back.
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Good salt tolerance.
Rate of growth per year is relative to the number of hours of full sun per day.
Grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 9, 10 and 11
Keep seeds in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 years prior to planting. Buy now for early spring planting next year!
Learn to Make Citrus Moringa Tea Using the French Press Method on You Tube!
Grow your own Moringa trees for nutritional, medicinal and cosmetic uses for a continuous supply!
Edible leaves and flowers! Grows quickly with little maintenance in sandy soil.
Dry leaves and flowers for tea, or substitute for oregano or parsley in your favorite recipes to add valuable nutrition.
Google-Scholar "Moringa oleifera". You see many research articles finding Moringa as the newest source of nutrition and healing.
Also known as the Horseradish Tree, Ben Tree, Benzolive, Malunggay and Drumstick Tree.
Excellent feed for cows, horses, goats and humans!
Seedlings.
Mature seed pods:
The best seeds for cultivation are mature, dark brown in color and have ripened on the tree until the seed pod (drum stick) is brown, crispy and opens easily with slight pressure;
or the pod splits naturally and feels “hollow”.
The drumsticks have dried on the tree until harvest and are not edible by humans.
The dry, brown husk of the drumstick makes good mulch after the seeds are removed.
Cut the high limbs low to the ground after you harvest your summer crop.
Seed pods or drumsticks.
Eatible green Moringa seeds.
Limbs used for cuttings to start "living fence".
Moringa leaf Harvest:
Significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, potassium, calcium and phosphorus.
Dried Moringa leaf for tea and cooking:
7 times the vitamin C in oranges
4 times the calcium in milk
4 times the vitamin A in carrots
2 times the protein in milk
3 times the potassium in bananas
Moringa flower harvest. Ants love them! If you harvest flowers, you will not have seed pods.
Moringa Mojito Recipe:
Crush fresh Mint and Moringa leaves/flowers in bottom of tall glass.
Add crushed ice and 1 oz. Bacardi Light Rum; crush herbs with end of wooden spoon to extract herb flavor and nutrients.
Fill glass with Sprite Zero.
Squeeze large lime wedge on top. Garnish with second lime wedge, mint or moringa.
Beat the heat: drink with straw and smile!
Add dried, crushed Moringa leaves to oil with other fresh herbs. Dip hot bread.
Moringa and tomato omelet.
Olive Oil, Rosemary, Basil, Moringa Leaf, Seasoned Salt, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar
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Tomato topped with fresh Mozzarella. Serve on a bread slice. Healthy snack!
Useful links:
Download "The Incredible Moringa Leaves" brochure by www.treesforlife.org
Download Moringa Information from Trees For Life
Click here for information on Moringa oleifera from Wikipedia
A Review of the Medical Evidence of Nutritional, therapeutic and Prophylactic Properties of Moringa by Fahey
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Moringa_oleifera.html#Energy
http://www.moringanews.org/index.html
The Potential of Moringa Oleifera For Agricultural and Industrial Uses by Makkar and Becker
Slice young beans in food processor. Add to soup.