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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

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

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in Yukon

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Sep 13 – Dec 11

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.