Moringa (Sahjan): The Fast-Growing Drumstick Tree for Jaipur
Moringa oleifera
Sahjan (moringa) is a native, fast-growing food tree whose leaves, flowers and pods are traditional vegetables. Learn when to plant it in Jaipur, how to protect young plants from frost, and why it is a food tree rather than a big shade tree.
Soil pH
Check your soil pH
No verified pH range for this tree yet. Test your soil and ask your nearest KVK before adding anything.
Before planting
- Ask your nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) to test the soil and advise.About 8 weeks before planting
At planting
- Mix well-rotted farmyard manure or compost into the pit soil.At planting
After the monsoon
- Test the pH again after the first monsoon, then once a year.After the first monsoon
When this tree is planted
- Northwest arid · Jul, Aug
- Northwest arid · Feb, Mar
Guidance only. Test your soil (Soil Health Card or your KVK lab) before adding anything.
Based on
- Aonla cultivation (Unit 2) – IGNOU eGyanKosh
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