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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

Moringa grows as a perennial tree in your zone — harvest nutritious leaves and pods year-round.

Plant zones

9a–12b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in Arizona

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 20

Harvest

Apr 20 – Jul 19

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.