Moringa Drumstick Seeds (Saijan) (सहजन/मोरिंगा के बीज)

Drumstick is a versatile vegetable that is very famous in India and other countries. People think how to grow a moringa drumstick tree from seeds or grow moringa in a container will be difficult so, they are wrong; the drumstick (Saijan) is a low-maintenance plant that grows fast and requires little care. 

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About this item

• Number of Moringa Drumstick Seeds: 10 Seeds
• Where to grow: Field or terrace garden
• Growing season: Summer and Rainy
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Seeds sowing depth: 2-3 cm
• Germination temperature: 20- 32°C
• Germination Time: 14 to 21 days 
• Harvesting: 8 to 9 Months

What size grow bag is best for Drumstick?

• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)

Drumstick Plant Growing Season In India

Moringa or drumsticks are warm-loving plants and cannot survive in cool weather. The best month for sowing moringa seeds is March to May or June to October.

How To Grow Drumsticks in Pots

Drumstick is generally transplanted rather than directly sown in any pots/grow bags. Moringa or drumstick seed's best germination temperature is 20-32°C. Move your drumstick container indoors during the cold season to avoid very cold winter temperatures.

Drumstick Seeds Sowing Method

Take a seedling tray or small pot, fill it with coco peat or perlite medium then sow drumstick seeds 2-3 cm deep in the growing medium. Keep the seedling in a sunny location till the seeds germinate and water the seeds with a spray pump. Give adequate water; keep the soil moist and give proper sunlight for better growth of drumstick plants. Moringa or drumstick seeds will be germinated within 2-3 weeks.
After 3- 4 weeks of drumstick seeds sowing, when the plant grows at least 25 cm long with few stems, the drumstick plant will be ready to transplant. Take a big pot/grow bag, fill the soil in pots with any organic fertilizer then transplant the moringa or drumstick plant safely along with root balls of a medium. After transplanting give water to the plant and keep moisture in the soil.

Best Fertilize For Drumstick Plant

• Add nutrients rich organic compost when moringa (sahjan) planting.
• Apply all-purpose fertilizer or liquid fertilizer once a month, to help support growth.
• Once the drumstick plant establishes, they do not require regular fertilizer.

Drumstick Plant Care Tips

Water – Drumstick plant does not need much water, give water when you feel the soil becomes dry.
Sunlight - Drumstick plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight to grow.
Soil – Moringa or drumstick grows fast in a well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.
Temperature – 25 to 35°C is the ideal temperature for growing moringa or drumstick. After moringa is established, they are drought resistant and they can tolerate extremely high temperatures up to 47°C.
Common pests and diseases - Termites and nematodes generally attack drumstick plants. Drumstick plants are infected by Root rot disease. Use neem oil to avoid these pests from moringa plants.

Drumstick Harvest Time

• Moringa or Drumstick plants start flowering within 6 months of planting and sometimes flower twice a year.
• Moringa drumsticks will take 8-9 months to harvest from planting.
• Plucking the young green moringa pods from their branch.

Drumstick Plant Special Features

• Common name – Sahjan, moringa (in Hindi)
• Scientific name – Moringa oleifera
• Plant height – 960 to 1200 cm
• Flower color - Pale yellow
• Level of growing – Easy

FAQ

Why are my moringa seeds not germinating?

Drumstick or moringa seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering.

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