Moringa

Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerDynamic AccumulatorProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLowLowLow

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mung BeanVigna radiata

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Black-Eyed PeaVigna unguiculata

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

LentilLens culinaris

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

BaobabAdansonia digitata

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Robusta CoffeeCoffea canephora

Shade ProvisionNutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Giant AlliumAllium giganteum

Both plants have extensive root systems that compete for soil nutrients and space

Wild GarlicAllium ursinum

Wild garlic requires cool, moist conditions completely incompatible with moringa's tropical requirements

PistachioPistacia vera

Moringa's vigorous root system and allelopathic compounds can inhibit pistachio growth in overlapping climate zones

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFoodFodderMedicine

Edible Parts

LeavesSeedsFruit

Common Questions

What zones does Moringa grow in?

Moringa grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Moringa a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Moringa is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Moringa?

Good companions for Moringa include Mung Bean, Arabica Coffee, Black-Eyed Pea, Lentil, Baobab.

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