FB Valayapatti (Moringa) Drumstick Seeds

About Product

• Dual-purpose variety suitable for leaf production and pod (drumstick) production
• Exhibits dark green, tender foliage with intense flavor and high nutritional content.
• Capable of three harvests per year
• Produces approximately 900–1,100 pods per tree (Depending on season and cultural practice)
• Annual variety widely cultivated Performs well under dry and semi-arid conditions
• Initial pod production begins 6 months after planting (Maximum commercial yield achieved after 18 months)
• Develops deep root systems after establishment and highly tolerant to drought conditions
• With proper maintenance and regular pruning, plants can remain productive for up to 50 years
• For Leaf Production Initial Pruning at 50–60 days after planting, cut the main stem at 1.5–2.5 feet height to promote branching.
• Regular Pruning after initial pruning, prune every 40–50 days for continuous and regular leaf harvest.
• Proper pruning increases leaf yield and plant longevity.

Specifications

• Produces approximately 900–1,100 pods per tree (Depending on season and cultural practice)
• For Leaf Production Initial Pruning at 50–60 days after planting, cut the main stem at 1.5–2.5 feet height to promote branching

Features

• Dual-purpose variety suitable for leaf production and pod (drumstick) production
• Exhibits dark green, tender foliage with intense flavor and high nutritional content.
• Capable of three harvests per year
• Produces approximately 900–1,100 pods per tree (Depending on season and cultural practice)
• Annual variety widely cultivated Performs well under dry and semi-arid conditions

Benefits

• Method: Direct seed sowing
• Spacing (Leaf purpose): 1.5 × 1.5 m
• Spacing (Pod purpose): 2.5 × 2.5 m
• Sow seeds at a depth of 2–3 cm

Additional Information

Climate & Soil

• Suitable for tropical and semi-arid climates
• Best grown in well-drained sandy loam to red soil
• Tolerates drought and low rainfall conditions
  
  Irrigation
• Light irrigation immediately after sowing
• Requires minimum water
• Once established, plants develop deep roots and tolerate drought
• Avoid waterlogging
  
  Nutrient Management
• Apply well-decomposed FYM or compost during land preparation
• Light application of organic or balanced fertilizer after each pruning improves regrowth