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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in British Columbia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grow indoors

Start in a 15+ gallon pot — moringa grows fast enough to give a leaf harvest within 3 months.

Plant zones

9a–12b

British Columbia last frost

early March

British Columbia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in British Columbia

Start indoors

Feb 1

Transplant

Mar 1

Harvest

May 30 – Aug 28

Dates are approximate, based on British Columbia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Moringa (Drumstick Tree)

Moringa (the drumstick tree, sahjan) is one of the most nutritionally dense plants on Earth. Every part is edible: leaves in dals and stir-fries, pods (drumsticks) in curry, seeds pressed for oil. Grows fast from seed and handles container culture in cold climates.

Start indoors in a large container. In cold zones, cut back aggressively each fall before bringing indoors — it regrows vigorously. Grows 10-15 feet outdoors in warm zones. Harvest leaves throughout the season. Drumstick pods appear on trees 2-3 years old.

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Gardening in British Columbia

BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.