DRUMSTICK OR HORSERADISH TREE, Moringa oleifera

The Horseradish tree originated in India and has spread in popularity to many parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa and the Pacific. This tree has delicate foliage and attractive pale yellow flowers. Possibly one of the most useful trees in the world, it produces long green pods that have been compared to a cross between peanuts and asparagus. The roots are used as a substitute for horseradish and the edible leaves make a highly nutritious vegetable. The roots have also been documented as useful in many folk remedies.

The slender, semi -deciduous, perennial tree, to about 10 m tall with drooping branches. Thrives in subtropical and tropical climates, flowering and fruiting freely and continuously. Grows best on a dry sandy soil. Makes an ideal shade tree with high drought resistance.

140mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |

Tips on Drumstick or Horseradish Tree ^BETA

We welcome your Tips on Drumstick or Horseradish Tree. Share Your Tip.

Drumstick Tree or Horseradish Tree

The fruit is also edible when cooked. Harvest the fruit when it is not fully mature or reached the woody stage. Slice the fruit lengthwise by following the groove. Easier to slice into four pieces to access the soft pods. | Susana Realica-turner - Belmont, NSW 05-Jan-2006

Drumstick Tree or Horseradish Tree

The young leaves of Drumstick tree can also be cooked and used as a vegetable. This is a commonly used vegetable in Northern part of The Philippines. | Jay Queja - Berowra Heights, NSW 12-Jan-2006

Drumstick Tree or Horseradish Tree

Very tasty when added to chicken stew/chicken soup | V. Austin - Blaine, WA 30-Jan-2006

Drumstick Tree or Horseradish Tree

The soft yellow and white flowers are an excellent vegetable also. May be sauted withy onions and a pinch of tumeric, or added to your omlette. If you choose the latter, keep your omlette simple with just onions and drumstick flowers in beaten eggs | Yogendra Narayan - Griffith, NSW 05-Feb-2006

Drumstick Tree or Horseradish Tree

The Pods are wonderfully tasty when cooked with Tumeric and English Mustard as part of Sri-Lankan cuisine. | Noel Burdette - Goodna, QLD 02-Oct-2006

Drumstick Tree or Horseradish Tree

Wanted, hints on how to grow the seeds | Sheila Tierney - Gold Coast, QLD 02-Jun-2007

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

Hi Sheila, I haven't tried growing drumstick tree from seeds but I am not a botanist. You can grow it from mature cuttings say 3 cm diametre by 1 m. It needs very rich soil, protect cutting from getting dry or sun burn. | Susana Realica-turner - Belmont, NSW 30-Oct-2007

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

Adding the ground up seed of the drumstick tree clarifies turbid water. According to New Scientist it also traps much of the bacteria content in the water as well. How cool is that? Who needs water purifiers? | Ruben Garcia - Jiggi, NSW 03-Jan-2008

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

Young trees need protection from Possums as they will destroy them> | Steve - Bundaberg, QLD 28-Feb-2008

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

Can you grow drumstick in a pot?? | Diane - Springfield, QLD 18-Mar-2008

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

Hi Diane you may but it will not thrive well unless planted outside directly in the soil. The young plant is very frost-sensitive until the branches harden and become woody with age. | Y Narayan - Griffith, NSW 11-May-2008

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

I love drumsticks cooked in a curry but want to know where to buy a tree in perth western australia | Yvonne Pringle - Armadale , W.A. 06-Aug-2008

Drumstick or Horseradish Tree

G'day all wanting to know if anyone has access to large quantity's of Moringa seed as I would like to trial this tree in North Queensland (near Cairns)as a Bio-diesel and stock-food crop amongst other things. | Jeff Griffey - Cairns, QLD 24-Sep-2008

For Further Information:

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Moringa_oleifera.html

Updated: 3rd of July, 2008 at 12:24pm © Disclaimer/Privacy/Copyright