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Can You Grow Moringa (Drumstick Tree) in Maine?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

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

Maine last frost

mid-April

Maine first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Moringa (Drumstick Tree)s in Maine

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jul 14 – Oct 12

Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine

Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.