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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Won't grow here

Moringa is frost-tender, but in a large container it grows fast and produces leaves all summer.

Plant zones

9a–12b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 14 – Oct 12

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick'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 New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.