
59 responses
| About the Author Melissa Luddenham 7th July 2007 9:10am #UserID: 108 |
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Paul says... I haven't tried it yet (well i've nibbled the flowers) but I know a lady who spent time in Sri Lanka where the Drumstick Tree is commonly used in cooking (maybe try a google search on Drumstick recipes) you can eat the whole thing, the root even, but the leaves and flowers allows for it to keep growing | About the Author Paul Kyogle 9th July 2007 5:40pm #UserID: 158 View All Paul's Edible Fruit Trees![]() |
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kim says... The tree is very easy to plant. I have never watered the tree once the plant was established and quite easy to strike from cuttings. It is hard to describe taste but the roots are supposed to taste like horseradish, not that I have tried it. The drumsticks have a slight bitter taste. Before I continue, I must state that I am no the cook in the family. The drumsticks are cut into short pieces and cooked with your curry. You chew on the stick, suck out the soft centre and discard the hard fibrous outer part. The drumsticks are harvested before they are fully mature. It took some trial and error to arrive at when to harvest. The leaves and flowers are stirred fried with dessicated coconut and some curry powder. If you have some Indian friends, they would be able to tell you more. It is a delicacy among all my Indian friends. | About the Author kim greenbank 9th July 2007 9:12pm #UserID: 128 |
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| About the Author Melissa Luddenham 10th July 2007 9:41am #UserID: 108 |
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| About the Author Melissa Luddenham 10th July 2007 9:42am #UserID: 108 |
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| About the Author kim greenbank 10th July 2007 5:49pm #UserID: 128 |
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riki says... I planted a drumstick tree about two months back here in the mid mountains in nsw and it seems to have died back. I'm hoping that it has just gone to sleep for the winter. However i researched it quite a bit and apparently the seed pods are supposed to taste like asparagus, the leaves are edible and highly nutritious and the root is edible too. If you google drumstick there is a heap of information. Sorry cannot tell you about it firsthand | About the Author riki woodford blue mountains 20th July 2007 8:48pm #UserID: 168 |
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Melissa says... Hi Kim Luddenham is at the foot of the Blue Mountains and it has High temps in the Summer and we get a few frosts in the Winter...but the back of the house has a protected area fenced off and is a lovely sun trap...so I do have succes with some tropicals....and out the exposed front I have my stone fruit.Sadly at the moment a lot of damage from the worst frost I can ever remember.....but I don't think anything is dead ...fingers crossed :) Riki.....ooooh blue mountains...a bit brisk for tropicals....good luck with it...is it in a warm pocket?....good luck...chrissy | About the Author Melissa Luddenham 21st July 2007 2:56pm #UserID: 108 |
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Mrs Turner says... Hi Melissa, Drumstick tree (malunggay)is regarded as one of the most nutritious plant in the Philippines where I came from because it is high in protein. I suggest not to plant near the house as the tree is a soft wood type and could easily break when during strong winds. It can grow very tall (7-10 metres)and if you can not avoid planting it near the house you will need to prune it hard so it stays to a manageable height. It likes very rich deep soil, thrives in tropical to subtropical condition and needs a lot of sunshine. I live in Newcastle and had a friend who got one in their backyard. It would require a protected area from frost if you live in cooler areas. The leaves when cooked taste a little bit like spinach, which has a bit tangy and just a tiny bit bitter so it is never eaten raw. It is easier to eat the fruit when it is sliced out of the shell. To do this, slice the fruit lengtwise into four or quarters then run the blade of your knife close to the skin. The fruit and flowers can be added in stir fries, and including the leaves they can be cooked as curries, or with coconut cream. We cook it with mungbean into a thick vegetable soup with minced pork or chicken or prawns. You can substitute the drumstick leaves to any dish that uses spinach. | About the Author Mrs Turner Belmont NSW 29th October 2007 10:20am #UserID: 388 |
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Julie says... Hi Melissa, You can get some great information on the drumstick tree from Isabelle shipards website www.herbsarespecial.com.au. I find the leaves nice raw and eat a handful a day or put them in green smoothies. | About the Author Julie sunshine coast 29th December 2007 12:19pm #UserID: 520 |
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| About the Author Glory 19th January 2008 10:58am #UserID: 587 |
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russell says... Does anyone have any ideas where i can get some malunggay seedlings or seeds from in australia. It grows along the fence near my wife and my house in the philipines and is great in fish soup and other dishes. It will grow in poor soil and next to the beach as is the case in the philipines as well as in the mountain areas. There some philipina girls in Gin Gin queensland who have malunggay growing. Hope someone can be of help. :0) | About the Author russell eidsvold 3rd April 2008 8:15am #UserID: 845 |
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| About the Author Bruce Carnwell Gold Coast Hinterland 16th April 2008 6:16pm #UserID: 876 |
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| About the Author kim greenbank, Qld 16th April 2008 6:56pm #UserID: 128 |
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| About the Author Bruce Carnwell Gold Coast Hinterland 16th April 2008 7:29pm #UserID: 876 |
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| About the Author Pete van Loon Nerang 6th May 2008 10:15pm #UserID: 934 |
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| About the Author kim greenbank, Qld 7th May 2008 7:12pm #UserID: 128 |
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| About the Author Pete Nerang 12th May 2008 2:35pm #UserID: 934 |
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juanita says... I've grown drumstick trees/moringa oleifeira successfully from seeds. Out of 6 seeds only 2 germinated...1 tree is about 12 inches tall & the other one is slightly smaller (it's their 2nd winter)....They don't seem to be affected by the cold weather provided you keep them in the gh away from cold draught & rain...I'll post a pix later on. | About the Author juanita melbourne 7th June 2008 11:20pm #UserID: 702 |
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| About the Author juanita melbourne 13th June 2008 12:46am #UserID: 702 |
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| About the Author Glory Melbourne 16th June 2008 8:23pm #UserID: 587 |
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| About the Author juanita melbourne 17th June 2008 1:31am #UserID: 702 |
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russell says... If someone could provide me some cuttings I will give them macadamia nuts in return if anyone is interested. Also out of interest there is a tree called a wampi (originating in thailand) that grows well in frost prone areas. Its bears fruit like a cross between a longan and a lemon. Looks a bit like a longan but is a bit tart to eat. Very pleasant. Russ. | About the Author russell eidsvold 19th June 2008 6:52pm #UserID: 845 |
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| About the Author Rose NSW 18th July 2008 5:26pm #UserID: 0 |
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| About the Author juanita melbourne 1st August 2008 12:53am #UserID: 702 |
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Ellen says... Rose Stay tune to Daleys Nursery, now is the season they've starting to sell the Malungay plants as the weather getting warmer . I just bought 1 from them 3 weeks ago by chance I saw they had them, I bought it for my work mate. And just yesterday I've received their mail notifying me they've got some in . but today when I went to place my order,,,it's had all gone. So that should tell you something Rose,,,they've moving very FAST at Daley's. So stay tune . | About the Author Ellen smithfield 22nd October 2008 12:07pm #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Ellen smithfield 16th November 2008 1:21am #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author John Albany Western Australia 17th November 2008 4:20pm #UserID: 0 |
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tony daniel says... Hi Melissa The drumstick plant is very versatile. Normally its leaves and elongated fruit pods are used in Indian cooking. The leaves have a light bitter taste and the pods have to be used when it is tender, if not it tends to be woody. It is said to be a good remedy for diabetes. Usually it can be used to stir fry on its own or with other veges. When in abundance the flowers are also used for cooking, but then, you don't get the pods, not a good idea. Once again, try to use tender leaves and pods. It is easy to like the taste when properly cooked with the right ingredients. It is one of my favourites. | About the Author tony daniel sydney 27th November 2008 8:30am #UserID: 1690 |
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| About the Author tony daniel sydney 27th November 2008 8:34am #UserID: 1690 |
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Ganesh Bhat says... Drum stick plant can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It sheds leaves in winter,being soft wooded tree it needs to be protected from stong wind. I am trying to get a cutting of the plant in Perth. This plant used to grow by itself in our farm in India. This green vegetable, including leaves or white flowers add great flavour to many south Inidan curries. Helps to reduce diabetis and cholesterol. | About the Author Ganesh Bhat Perth 27th November 2008 11:58am #UserID: 1628 |
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| About the Author Ellen Smithfield 28th November 2008 7:49am #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mrs Turner says... Hi Rose, Sorry for the delay in my response. I am not getting an update from the forum regularly. Anyway, Belmont is in Lake Macquarie near Newcastle. I think you shouldn't have any problem growing malunggay in Sydney provided it gets a lot of sun and the soil is well draining. A friend in Dubbo said his plant died due to root rot one winter. I replanted mine because it is not getting a lot of sun and I thought it died but it is recovering well. They are very hardy in tropical to subtropical climates. | About the Author Mrs Turner Belmont NSW 4th December 2008 1:33pm #UserID: 388 |
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| About the Author russell eidsvold 7th December 2008 9:23am #UserID: 845 |
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| About the Author Darsh Brisbane 7th December 2008 10:08am #UserID: 1742 |
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| About the Author Hans Dairyville 7th December 2008 8:40pm #UserID: 1745 |
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| About the Author Hans Dairyville 7th December 2008 8:43pm #UserID: 1745 |
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| About the Author Kishen Lachireddy Sydney 14th December 2008 3:28pm #UserID: 1765 |
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| About the Author Ellen Smithfield, NSW 18th December 2008 11:08am #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author russell eidsvold 31st December 2008 6:36am #UserID: 845 |
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juanita says... Hi Ellen, I just saw your post today as i don't usually show up here often, 1st of all i would like to greet everyone's here happy new yr!...My potted moringa has always been kept in unheated small gh away from cold draught & rain, still thriving well..I don't think i'll be transferring it in ground. | About the Author juanita melbourne 1st January 2009 6:45pm #UserID: 702 |
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| About the Author juanita melbourne 3rd January 2009 11:45pm #UserID: 702 |
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Ellen says... Juanita Your drumstick is only growing heightwise not very robust with leaves and branches wise, you know why? Because you have that shady green thingy covered up in your gh, uncovered it, as this plant needs plenty of heat and sunlight, don't worry as long as it's in a big pot , soil is plenty of moisture, it can stand even in 41 degree Celcius. thanks to this hot weather we've been up here in Sydney, my Drumstick is springing small brances, I loves it, it will flower soon, I hopes . | About the Author Ellen Smithfield, NSW 8th January 2009 7:39am #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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juanita says... Hi Ellen, Tnx for your advice, but i tell you it doesn't make any difference whether it's in the gh or outdoor in full sun as it keeps growing upward & not branching out @ all..It might be the sudden changes of weather here w/c is affecting its growth..Oh well! main thing it's still alive. | About the Author juanita melbourne 17th January 2009 10:27am #UserID: 702 |
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Beryl Evans says... Hi John, seeds can be purchased by mail order from Yilgarn Traders in Geraldton Tel: 08 9938 1628 email: yilgarn@midwest.com.au. Because of the slow start to summer here, I planted my seeds only 4 weeks ago and 2 out of the 8 have so far germinated. I keep them in the warmest part of my garden, but sitting in semi-shade under other plants, but they still get quite a bit of sunlight. | About the Author Beryl Evans Perth 21st January 2009 2:54pm #UserID: 1899 |
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| About the Author giri cheltenham 1st March 2009 6:54pm #UserID: 2031 |
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Fortune Bullen says... Hi Juanita, Im moving from Qld to Melb and i have a friend who has a small malunggay plant growing for me. Just wondering with your pots, how do you care for them in melb with the frost and cold and rain? And if mine didnt survive, would you know how i could get some in Melbourne? Kind regards | About the Author Fortune Bullen MElbourne 2nd March 2009 8:47am #UserID: 2033 |
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juanita says... Hi Fortune B!! I keep mine in a mini gh from winter till spring & take it out @ the beginning of summer(nov) when the weather starts to warm up.. I propagated mine from seeds. You can get the seeds from ebay...Here's the latest pix of my drumstick.
| About the Author juanita melbourne 5th March 2009 12:09am #UserID: 702 |
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| About the Author Sherly Plumpton NSW 25th April 2009 11:20am #UserID: 2236 |
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| About the Author Ellen Smithfield 3rd May 2009 11:05am #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mark says... you can buy Moringa at the big nursery at Fairfield area. http://www.bonnyrigggardencentre.com.au/outdoor.htm Im after Moringa in Brisbane...anyone got a spare cutting or seed? markh79@gmail.com | About the Author Mark BRisbane 31st May 2009 9:31am #UserID: 2407 |
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| About the Author Ellen Smithfield 1st June 2009 8:22am #UserID: 1339 View All Ellen's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author sal springfield 24th August 2009 8:49pm #UserID: 2707 |
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| About the Author kim brisbane 24th August 2009 9:42pm #UserID: 128 |
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| About the Author sal springfield 6th September 2009 9:13am #UserID: 2707 |
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| About the Author Ruth Hello 28th December 2009 2:07pm #UserID: 0 |
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| About the Author Kim 28th December 2009 8:13pm #UserID: 0 |
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| About the Author juanita melbourne 30th December 2009 1:21am #UserID: 0 |
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| About the Author enija Salisbury 14th February 2010 6:59pm #UserID: 3380 |
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| About the Author Jim Fremantle 14th February 2010 7:52pm #UserID: 3242 |
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