Any BIG plant or tree i can have in my backyard as food sources?

[MichaelaW]

Does anyone have moringa seeds?

 

[xXtortoiseloverXx]

Have your local plant nursery order you one. That's what I do.

Ok,thanks

 

[Kapidolo Farms]

Does anyone have moringa seeds?

Depending on where you live you can buy started trees in many places, even some local grocery stores near me sell started pants up to about 4 foot tall. It is becoming very common/popular. I've eaten some now too, it sorta reminds me of spinach without the grittyness.

www.facebook.com/KapidoloFarms/

 

[MichaelaW]

I've never seen them here in Illinois but I'll keep an eye out.

 

[BeeBee*BeeLeaves]

I researched it. Looks like a great fit for my area, but it says that it cannot handle frost. We do get an occasional below freezing night here during winter. Could this tree survive that? Regular hibiscus, cape honeysuckle, and Ficus benjamina cannot survive here over winter. Would this tree fare better than those?

If yes, can I arrange to buy some seeds from you by spring time?

Yes, Tom, of course. My trees are young but I would be happy to share seeds, no buy, share with ya.

About surviving cold, I believe I read that moringa originated in the foothills of the Himalayas before going to Africa and other areas. I'm thinking it will be okay. It might "die" (or "brumate") and then come back stronger in spring, every year, which would jive with your little Russians. I guess more looking into that for us is in order ...

 

[MichaelaW]

Yes, Tom, of course. My trees are young but I would be happy to share seeds, no buy, share with ya.

About surviving cold, I believe I read that moringa originated in the foothills of the Himalayas before going to Africa and other areas. I'm thinking it will be okay. It might "die" (or "brumate") and then come back stronger in spring, every year, which would jive with your little Russians. I guess more looking into that for us is in order ...

Oh, could I have some seeds too, please. I can trade you some seeds.

 

[BeeBee*BeeLeaves]

Oh, could I have some seeds too, please. I can trade you some seeds.

Yes, of course. As soon as my tree produces some, and it might be this year since my tree is 4 years in the ground, yes, any tortie geek of TFO is welcomed to them. Moringa fun for everyone!

 

[MichaelaW]

Yes, of course. As soon as my tree produces some, and it might be this year since my tree is 4 years in the ground, yes, any tortie geek of TFO is welcomed to them. Moringa fun for everyone!

Thank-you so much!

 

[Yvonne G]

The last time we talked about maringa on the forum I sent to Amazon for some young plants (seedlings) The only one I have left is about 3' tall now, and I just purchased it this past spring.

 

[Tom]

The last time we talked about maringa on the forum I sent to Amazon for some young plants (seedlings) The only one I have left is about 3' tall now, and I just purchased it this past spring.

What has gone wrong? Do they survive our winter freezes?

 

[xXtortoiseloverXx]

Have your local plant nursery order you one. That's what I do.

BTW how tall is mulberry tree ?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Where are you located?
Tropical Plant has a selection of mulberry trees in Tamarac as well as a zoo with several tortoises.
The Swap Shop in Fort Lauderdale always has a vendor or two selling spineless cactus plants in pots for around $5 and there are two or three in the fruit and vegetable section that sell the regular pads with the spines cut off. I've planted them before and they still grew.

 

[BeeBee*BeeLeaves]

The last time we talked about maringa on the forum I sent to Amazon for some young plants (seedlings) The only one I have left is about 3' tall now, and I just purchased it this past spring.

Mine are 8, maybe 9 feet tall, lanky but going. I cannot remember when I can expect seeds. Soon I hope. I have a small greenhouse so once I can, I think I will just get the seedlings started so I can share little baby trees wrapped in newspaper with my fellow tort keepers. This tree should be in everyone's garden, if possible. It rocks for health. Amazing to read all the good stuff it has. (Google or Pinterest search it everyone~!)

Tom, moringa originated in the foothills of the Himalayas. I found this: "The Himalayan region mainly experiences two season winter and summer. The average summer temperature in the southern foothills is about 30 degree Celsius and the average winter temperature is around 18 degree Celsius." So we have 86 down to 64.4 Fahrenheit average. I had no idea it was that warm in the foothilI. I guess you get much colder over at your ranch. Maybe grow in pots and bring in, greenhouse them, or down to the heated bunkers for winter along with the sullies? Just a thought.

 

[Yvonne G]

What has gone wrong? Do they survive our winter freezes?

I'm not real good about remembering to water them. They're planted in pots, so are moved into the greenhouse in winter.

 

[Tom]

Tom, moringa originated in the foothills of the Himalayas. I found this: "The Himalayan region mainly experiences two season winter and summer. The average summer temperature in the southern foothills is about 30 degree Celsius and the average winter temperature is around 18 degree Celsius." So we have 86 down to 64.4 Fahrenheit average. I had no idea it was that warm in the foothilI. I guess you get much colder over at your ranch. Maybe grow in pots and bring in, greenhouse them, or down to the heated bunkers for winter along with the sullies? Just a thought.

I can try some in pots and maybe two or three in the ground in various spots to see how they do. Let me know when you have some seeds. Thanks!

 

[Ariza]

Planting of mulberry trees is illegal in Pima County, where I live, because they're allergenic (I am allergic, too). If someone is willing to sell me some leaves I'd be happy to buy in the Spring for my tort. I can freeze them like one of the posters here is experimenting. Anyone?

 

[dmmj]

I'm not real good about remembering to water them. They're planted in pots, so are moved into the greenhouse in winter.

Doh (slaps forehead)

 

[CharlieM]

i can't find any non fruits mulberry tree online,anyone know where i can get one .thanks

Go with a red mulberry. The non fruiting are hard to find.

 

[CharlieM]

I researched it. Looks like a great fit for my area, but it says that it cannot handle frost. We do get an occasional below freezing night here during winter. Could this tree survive that? Regular hibiscus, cape honeysuckle, and Ficus benjamina cannot survive here over winter. Would this tree fare better than those?

If yes, can I arrange to buy some seeds from you by spring time?

The Moringa should bounce back or send up new shoots after frost.

 

[xXtortoiseloverXx]

Where are you located?
Tropical Plant has a selection of mulberry trees in Tamarac as well as a zoo with several tortoises.
The Swap Shop in Fort Lauderdale always has a vendor or two selling spineless cactus plants in pots for around $5 and there are two or three in the fruit and vegetable section that sell the regular pads with the spines cut off. I've planted them before and they still grew.

Cool , I am living in Coral Springs , I know both places . Thanks