Hello ECHO Community members!
Dr. Motis and I are interested in hearing more about the questions that remain within the ECHO network about moringa horticultural practices and how you are managing moringa trees currently. We have received many requests over the years about moringa pruning in specific. Questions like
- How do I prune moringa for greatest leaf production?
- Can I prune one plant to get both leaves and pods off of the same tree?
- After how many years of leaf harvest do I need to replant my trees?
There is some literature we are reviewing on these topics, but we’d like to hear directly from producers - what do you find success with?
- Where are you located and what are your general climate patterns?
- How do you prune your trees and how often?
- What is your primary moringa product (leaves, pods, seeds)?
- How far do you space your trees?
A great example by Elhardt and Diouf (2023) of a specific system that outlines moringa production practice can be found here: Moringa Spacing Considerations | ECHOcommunity.org
We’re grateful for your questions and examples of moringa production systems!
Stacy