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Moringa
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Whether you're looking to grow moringa on your land or buy high-quality USA-grown moringa products, you’re in the right place. Many people contact us because they have land and want to develop it with moringa trees. The Grow Moringa Collective is a network of 1,000+ members worldwide, and we help connect landowners with trained growers who may be looking for work in their area. Share details about your property inside the community so the right person can reach out and collaborate. If you’re looking for work planting trees, there may be land that needs your help.
Is Growing Moringa Profitable? YES, WITH A PLAN
How Many Trees Can I Grow On 1 Acre? 100,00 + trees
How Much Can I Make From 1 Moringa Tree? $1,000 + from 1 tree
Does Moringa Grow in My State? YES, IN THE SUMMER AS AN ANNUAL
Headquarters
Grow Moringa Farms in Plant City, Florida
Location: Grow Moringa Farms on Google Maps
Open: Tues-Sat 10a-2p. No appointment Needed.
From backyard harvesting to a USA wholesale growers & suppliers. In 2016, Kendrick Henry began harvesting moringa trees from other people’s properties. By partnering with homeowners and landowners across Tampa and St. Petersburg, he turned unused trees into opportunity — harvesting greens and selling them directly at farmers markets.
Visit the Farm Store
Visitors are welcome during hours of 10-2p Tuesday through Saturday. No appointment needed. Someone will be in the farm store to help you with products and checkout. While we can not guarantee Kendrick will on site at the time of your visit, we can assuredly help answer any questions.
In-Person Special Events
Each year, Kendrick and the Grow Moringa Collective host annual events at Grow Moringa Farms in Plant City. MoringaCon is a 3-day conference event each April and MoringaFest is a Farmers Market Event that happens every November. Tickets are included with membership.
General Moringa Questions
1. What is Moringa?
Moringa is a fast-growing tropical tree known for its nutrient-dense leaves. The leaves are commonly used to make tea, powder, supplements, oil, and other natural products.
2. What does moringa do?
Besides growing fast, moringa can help regulate blood sugar and pressure. It can also reduce the symptoms of diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases. Talk to your doctor if you are on medications. Moringa can be used as a complete protein source and multi-vitamin. It can be used as a pre-natal and parasite cleanser. It can be used as a heavy metal detox and may also reduce the symptoms over over 300 other know ailments and diseases.
3. What is moringa good for?
It’s anti-inflammatory, full of antioxidants, and known to support blood sugar, pressure, and digestion. The oil can be used for the skin, hair, eyes, cuts and bruises. While the tea can be good for the nervous system. The powder can be good for mineralizing and for energy. The capsules can be good to supplement as a whole multi-vitamin. The tincture can be good for adding to your water or taking directly under the tongue.
4. What does moringa taste like?
Moringa has an earthy, green flavor similar to spinach or matcha. Some people notice a mild horseradish-like note depending on the preparation. It has the same proteins as peanuts, some say it has a peanuty flavor.
5. How do I I take moringa?
Moringa can be consumed in many forms including tea, powder, capsules, tinctures, or oil depending on your preference. If you're on the go, try the capsules. If you want to drink it, consume the tincture. To flavor your food while adding nutrients, use the spice. The oil can be used on the skin, externally and also in cooking.
6. How much moringa do I take?
Most people begin with a small amount such as one cup of tea or one teaspoon of powder daily, then gradually increase based on personal preference. Talk to your doctor in case you're on any medications.
7. How long does moringa last?
Properly dried moringa products maintain peak nutrition for about one year when stored in cool, dry conditions. Transfer packaging over to glass storage bins. Since our moringa is the freshest you can get, it lasts the longest with the highest nutrients available. Seeds can sprout after 5 years. Oil can last many years without going bad, if not contaminated once opened. Consume the tea and the powder within 1-2 years. The tincture is preserved in alcohol and lasts several years.
FAQ's
Growing Moringa
Can I Grow in the USA?
Yes. Moringa can grow in most all parts of the USA during the warm summer months. In colder climates it is often grown as an annual, replanting several moringa trees in a small space every spring and summer. It may never get to full size or produce drumsticks, but you'll be able to harvest fresh moringa greens all summer long.
Can I Grow Moringa Indoors?
Yes, with bright light, warm temperatures, and good airflow you can grow moringa indoors in containers by recreating tropical conditions. Add fan to help strengthen the stems and also keep the bugs from reproducing on the leaves. Grow moringa in a sunroom or patio near a window. Bring them inside for winter.
How Fast Does Moringa Grow?
Moringa is one of the fastest growing trees in the world and can grow several feet within a few months during the summer. Trim moringa trees back regularly to get a short bushy tree. It will regrow super fast with fresh greens to eat. Harvest your first moringa greens within 30 days from sprouting the seeds. Use moringa as a fast growth fertilizer on other plants.
What Soil Does Moringa Prefer?
Moringa like rich sandy-composted soil. It needs to be well-draining with lots of beneficial microbes. Moringa does not like heavy, waterlogged soil or to be planted too deep. It like to be planted high and dry in tropical conditions. It can be planted in more of a hole in the desert region to help with moisture retention and shading. Its draught tolerant but still needs moisture to sprout.
How Often Should I Water Moringa?
When sprouting the seeds, soak them overnight to soften the shell. Then, plant them in moist soil. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. Moringa prefers deep watering with good drainage rather than constant moisture. Allow the top to dry out. If you water too much, mold and bacteria could form on the surface preventing them to sprout. Keep in a warm dark space for germination.
Can I Grow Moringa in a Pot?
Yes moringa can be sprouted in small trays. Plant 100 seeds in a small tray for microgreens. Then re-plant them in bigger pots. You don't need to use the 'step up' method into larger pots. Skip all the extra work and time by planting 100 moringa seeds in no less than a 3-gallon pot. They grow fast and dislike transplant shock. You'll have several big trees forming to transplant after they have root tubers.
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Care & Maintenance
How Soon Can I Harvest?
In the first 30 days. Once the moringa seedling has 2 levels of leaves you can 'pop the top' and harvest the head. This small harvest will inspire the tree to split into 2 heads and thicken the stem, keeping it short and bushy.
How Tall Does Moringa Get?
Moringa Oleifera can reach over 20ft tall, but you can't reach the greens up there. Plus, if you let the tree go without maintenance pruning, the sticks can rot easily, its a soft wood. Instead, make a heading cut, to split the tree low, allowing to have many short branches allowing for more greens. Trim regularly for fresh dark greens.
How Often Should I Trim?
Moringa can live entirely without any intervention from man. But in this case, we want to benefit from the greens. So, by keeping the tree short and bushy it will consistently produce new fresh greens. Depending on your purpose, trim every few months. There is a method of removing the inward facing branches.
Can Moringa Grow in Northern Climates?
Moringa is a tropical tree, which means most of the United States is technically considered a northern climate for it. The tree has thin bark and cannot survive freezing temperatures, so in many regions it behaves more like an annual crop rather than a permanent tree.
While moringa can produce drumsticks (seed pods) in its first year, those pods may not always contain fully mature seeds. For growers in colder climates who want to make extra income, the best strategy is often selling seeds and small potted trees, since moringa may only live for one growing season outdoors.
In much of the USA, moringa is planted in the spring, grows rapidly through the summer, and can be harvested for leaves every 30 days before dying back in winter—similar to crops like corn or wheat. It can be grown in the ground, in containers, or even indoors as long as warm tropical conditions are recreated, ideally with nighttime temperatures above 70°F.
FAQ's
Growing & Harvesting
You can explore more educational resources throughout this website or join the Grow Moringa Collective to access the full training library, including Kendrick Henry's eBooks. Growing moringa maybe considered tricky at first, but once you get a feel for the seasons and temperature, you'll find that adhering to the LAWS (Land, Air, Water, Sea) of nature, it will allow you much more success and freedom, without the worry and anxiety because moringa leaves will yellow, often. Harvest the greens, before they turn yellow. The yellow leaves are not desirable to eat or package.
Not Sure what 'Pop the Tops' means?
Visit The Planting Instructions Page
When Can I Harvest?
Grab the leaves BEFORE they turn yellow. If your tree is lush with tons of greens, that's when you harvest. When the tree has lots of yellow leaves, then you didn't harvest fast enough. Pull greens from lower branches before they turn yellow.
How Tall Do They Get?
In a profitable moringa operation, all the moringa trees are kept and maintained short and bushy, because the leaves are accessible. You can let the tree grow full size, over 20ft or trim the branches short for fresh new greens.
Can it Survive Winter?
Yes, they can live through frost temperatures, the stem may die back, but it could regrow from the root. Having a layer of mulch helps. A cloth covering could help for frosty nights.
When Should I Trim?
'Pop the tops' in the first 30 days above the first leaf. This causes the stem to thicken and it sprouts 2 more heads. This is the method for shorter bushy trees, 'Pop tops' regularly.
FAQ's
Will You Buy All My Moringa? Yes!
Most people ask: “Will you buy all my moringa?” Here’s the truth: We don’t want to be your only buyer. We help you build a business with many buyers.
Send us: Samples, Photos & videos, lets feel your Packaging. And we’ll help you to: Promote your product, Market your brand. Get customers across the country. That way, you are Less dependent on us to BUY all your moringa. Instead, we help build your business so that anyone can buy from you. This way, you have more demand and more freedom. Get all your Moringa Sold!
How Do I Dry The Leaves?
Prevent mold, bacteria and E.coli by avoiding the 'hanging' method. Do not bundle your moringa leaves and hang them. While, this is a common practice for many herbs, this is not the best practice for preparing moringa.
How Can I make Moringa Tea?
Dry the leaves on screen racks. Spread the leaves out as much as possible, one layer thick, on a screen, with fans and air flow. The leaves could rot or get moldy quickly. Make sure to dry the greens quickly after harvesting. The leaves should be crispy to touch within 24hours.
What about Freeze Drying?
Many methods work to dry the leaves, freeze dryers, dehydrators. But the best method, is the free method. It doesn't take machines or much electricity to dry the leaves effectively. Simply, bring them inside and place them on a screen rack for several days with fans and they'll dry safely.
How Long Does it Take to Dry?
It can take 5 days to dry the leaves completely. Although, they should be crispy within 24 hours of harvesting. Use a screen rack, or hanging herbal rack to set the leaves out to dry.
Moringa for Pets & Animals
Moringa is commonly used as a natural supplement in animal feed and can support coat condition and overall vitality. Many farmers include moringa leaves or pellets as part of livestock feed to support healthy growth and production. Moringa has been used with poultry, cattle, goats, and other farm animals as a natural plant-based supplement.
How Much Can I Feed My Dog?
We have USDA Certified Animal Feed Pellets that are perfect for your pets. Put a few pellets in each of their meals and you could see them turn into young puppies again.
Moringa FAQ's
Moringa Money
Is it Profitable?
Yes, moringa can be extremely profitable. You can make $10,000-$100,000 an acre. Planning and organizing your harvests and production. Timing is key.
I Have Land
Plant 100,000 moringa seeds on an acre. They only take up 6" in the first year. Might as well utilize the space. Begin harvesting greens within the first 30 days of sprouting.
What Certifications?
Register your moringa business with the State as a 'Plant Nursery' and utilize 'Cottage Rule' Food Labeling Requirements with little to no rules or regulations to launch and begin making income right away..
Orders & Products
Do I Ship My Moringa to You?
As a member, you could fulfill orders and ship your moringa directly to buyers. Our goal is to prepare your moringa business to get orders from anyone, not just The Grow Moringa Collective. Our business helps to build your business. Not only will we buy your moringa, but so will many others. Provide photos, videos, and your stories so that we can get to know your process and promote your products.
How Long Does it Take to Ship?
Orders typically take 7-10 business days depending on demand and seasonal harvesting schedules. Moringa is a tropical tree and can be damaged in the winter. Sometimes tree orders or supplement orders can take longer than expected. Thank you for your patience as we grow together.
From backyard harvesting to a USA wholesale growers & suppliers. In 2016, Kendrick Henry began harvesting moringa trees from other people’s properties. By partnering with homeowners and landowners across Tampa and St. Petersburg, he turned unused trees into opportunity — harvesting greens and selling them directly at farmers markets.
Are Your Products USA Grown?
Yes! We focus on building a USA supply chain teaming up with local growers. While the greens can easily be sourced from the USA during the summer. We maintain partnerships with certified grower members in tropical countries to help supply high quality seeds for planting, pressing and eating.
STILL Have QUESTIONS?
Moringa FAQ's
What is The Grow Moringa Collective?
The Grow Moringa Collective is a worldwide community of growers, entrepreneurs, and sellers working together to grow and sell moringa. Join Here
How Do I Join?
Membership gives you access to training, the community forum, daily zoom calls, and the business systems used by our network. We use the Skool Communities App to connect in-person and online.
What are the benefits of Joining?
Members gain access to: Training and certification, The members marketplace to make sales right away, The moringa map directory to get calls right away, Wholesale & Affiliate Commissions to earn commissions right away, Community support and networking to get attention and sales right away.
How soon will I receive my order?
When you order through our online websites, your order will arrive in 7-10 business days, your tracking info and receipt will be provided at the time of checkout and you'll be updated on the progress as your order is being made fresh at the time of checkout. Contact us if you have any issues.
Where Can I Get Hands on Training?
Join the Grow Moringa Collective online, then attend in-person meetups, conferences and festivals planned throughout the year. We take group trips and have special events in cities across the USA.
How Much Money Can I Make From Moringa?
Kendrick Henry made over 7 figures from moringa without owning any land or trees. He started by harvesting and drying other people's moringa. Using their properties and drying their greens. Now, he makes a living from working with others, growing and selling moringa, making over 7 figures a year from moringa.
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