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Drumstick (Moringa)
सहजन / Sahjan
Moringa oleifera · Moringaceae
Extremely hardy, nitrogen-fixing tree with edible pods and highly nutritious leaves. Excellent agroforestry component and superfood market crop.
At a Glance
Duration
365 days
Organic Yield
8-12 t/ha (pods)
Organic Premium
+60%
Water Need
low
pH Range
6 – 8
Soil Type
sandy-loam, loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
minimal — N-fixing
P
Phosphorus
20 kg/ha
K
Potassium
20 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Planting
Minimal FYM at establishment — very low-input crop.
2
Harvest
Pods harvested continuously once mature, leaves harvested regularly.
3
Pest management
Generally low pest pressure, hardy species.
Common Pests & Diseases
🐛 fruit fly🍃 leaf spot moringa