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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grow indoors

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

Plant zones

9a–12b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 16 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.