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Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Fast-growing tree whose nutrient-rich leaves are widely eaten as a cooked or dried leafy vegetable.

Family

Moringaceae

Temperature

20-35°C (absolute 7-48°C)

Rainfall

700-2200mm (absolute 400-2600mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

5.5-7 (absolute 5-8.5)

Soil types

Tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils