Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Fast-growing tree whose nutrient-rich leaves are widely eaten as a cooked or dried leafy vegetable.

Species: Moringa oleifera
Family: Moringaceae
Climate requirements: Warm, semi-arid to humid tropical climate, drought-tolerant.
Temperature range: 20-35°C (absolute 7-48°C)
Rainfall range: 700-2200mm (absolute 400-2600mm)
Altitude range: 1000m
Soil types: Tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils
Soil pH: 5.5-7 (absolute 5-8.5)

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Value chain

Fresh moringa, sourced from farms across Kenya and sold by the kilogram. See the Knowledge Platform entry for growing details.

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