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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 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

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in Quebec

Start indoors

Apr 3

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jul 30 – Oct 28

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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.

Full moringa (drumstick tree) growing guide →

Gardening in Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.