Moringa is a tropical multipurpose tree.The Moringa Tree is a Natural Source of Food and Medicine.

Research institutions around the world have investigated the Moringa plant and its use for improving human health.

The World Health Organization and humanitarians have promoted Moringa as an effective option to treat malnutrition.

The Most Nutrient-Rich Plant Ever Discovered.

Moringa tolerates a wide range of soil types and pH (4.5–9),

but prefers well drained soils in the neutral pH range.

It can grow well in heavy (clay) soils provided that they do not become saturated for prolonged periods of time.

Trees are easily grown from seed, and direct-seeding is the most common method used for commercial production in India.

Commercial production of immature pods for processing is a large industry in India with about

1.2 million MT (metric tons) (1.1 million T) produced annually on 38,000 ha (94,000 ac)

Pod yields in India are reported at 19 kg (42 lb) pods/tree/year

Actual yields vary widely, depending on season, variety, fertilization, and irrigation regime.

Moringa is a slender softwood tree that branches freely, and can be extremely fast growing.

Moringa is adapted to monsoon rainfall patterns.

Although it can reach heights in excess of 10 m (33 ft), it is generally considered a small- to medium-size tree.

Tripinnate compound leaves are feathery with green to dark green elliptical leaflets 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) long.

Lightly fragrant flowers are borne on inflorescences 10–25 cm (4–10 in) long, and are generally white to cream colored..

The fruit is a tri-lobed capsule, and is frequently referred to as a “pod.”

Immature pods are green and in some varieties have some reddish color. Pods are brown and dry at maturity and contain 15–20 seeds.