Our First Moringa Harvest

in #homesteading7 years ago (edited)

Hey there Steemians!

I just had the pleasure in taking part in the largest (and first in a way) Moringa harvest we have ever had.

Our second largest Moringa tree was getting a little taller than would easily facilitate harvesting without a ladder, so I harvest the top portions.

Before harvesting

IMG_2064.JPG

After harvesting

IMG_2065.JPG

Many of you might not know that Indian variety of Moringa I have can be cut back significantly without damaging the tree. I was told we could even cut every leaf off and leave nothing but a foot of trunk and it would send off side shoots and regrow.

The African variety isn't like this, or so I'm told. (We made sure to only plant the Indian variety hehe)

My loot

IMG_2066.JPG

Peace offering to the wife lol

IMG_2067.JPG

Good harvest!

IMG_2068.JPG

De-stemming from main stems

IMG_2069.JPG

Going to try to replant some soft cuttings, might not work because they are just that, soft wood. Usually hard work cuttings have a much better chance at making it.

IMG_2070.JPG

Now I washed the leaves after de-stemming them and I like to enjoy the leaves raw. Some people dry their leaves and blend them up to make a powder. They then can add the powder to anything like smoothies, juices, you name it.

If you're not familiar with the insane health benefits and nutrients that Moringa plant offers, I will leave you with a link and a video here:

http://www.naturallivingideas.com/moringa-benefits/

It's not called the "miracle tree" for nothing!!!

Thanks for stopping by, Steemians!

@vegansilverstack

Hansen's Gift.gif

Sort:  

Great to see making magic happen with these trees! Thanks for sharing @vegansilverstack :)

Thank you! Yes, they truly are fantastic!

No problem :)

good stuff. mine is now about 12" tall in the 5 gal bucket on the chicago porch 3 stories off the ground

Wow! That's amazing! These things just love to grow!

Thank you for sharing! I did post pictures of my garden(s) on my page, as we previously discussed. Thank you for your inspiration!

Awesome! I will check them out!

I love Moringa and it grows here in Costa Rica where I live. Have you ever tried making soap with it. It is super amazing on the body.

Wow that sounds interesting! No, I haven't tried making soap with it!

This post received a 3.8% upvote from @randowhale thanks to @vegansilverstack! For more information, click here!

I can't wait till my morning seedlings are big enough to harvest from!

Upvoted and resteemed for future reference!

Great share!!! I make moringa capsules and take 4 every day!! Up-voted and re-steemed👍🏻