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'''Can I Use Vermiculite to Grow Moringa?''' | |||
*Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-use-vermiculite-grow-moringa-101214.html | |||
:By Julie Richards | |||
From roots to seeds, every part of the moringa (Moringa oleifera) tree is useful to the home gardener. A native of India and some parts of Africa, the moringa tree grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 10. You can propagate moringa from seeds or cuttings. You can use vermiculite to grow moringa from seeds. Vermiculite provides a sterile environment for the seeds to germinate. Cuttings should be rooted outdoors in garden soil. | |||
:Benefits of Vermiculite | |||
Vermiculite is a mineral that is heat-processed to create an inert and sterile growing medium for seeds. The mineral helps the soil retain moisture, and when mixed with peat moss or sand, creates an aerated planting mix. The addition of vermiculite to clay or other compacted soils keeps the soil loose. Porous soils benefit from vermiculite because the vermiculite helps the soil stay moist. Because the mineral is sterile, there is less chance of bacteria infecting the seeds or seedlings in the seed tray. | |||
:Choosing a Seed Tray | |||
The seed tray used to grow moringa seedlings should be evenly divided into cells that measure approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches square. The space gives the moringa seedlings time to develop a strong root system before transplanting. The seed tray needs drainage holes so the vermiculite does not get over-saturated. A cover is not necessary for the moringa seeds to sprout. You can choose a larger pot to sprout the moringa seeds if you want the transplants to be larger before moving them. | |||
:Sprouting Moringa Seeds | |||
Moringa seeds should be fresh, as the older the seed gets, the less likely it is to sprout. Two or three moringa seeds should be planted at a depth of about 1/2 inch into the vermiculite. Once the seeds are covered, they need watering so the moisture surrounds the seeds. The vermiculite should remain slightly moist but not wet. The seeds need low light and warmth to sprout. If you sprout the seeds outdoors, they should remain in the shade while you grow the seedlings. The seeds will sprout in about two weeks. | |||
Care of Moringa Seedlings | |||
The moringa seedlings need thinning as soon as possible so the strongest get a good start. Since vermiculite is nutrient-free, you should feed the moringa seedlings when they grow their first set of true leaves. You can feed the seedlings with a water-soluble plant fertilizer at a rate of 1 tablespoon of fertilizer to 1 gallon of water. Transplant the seedlings when they are about 12 to 24 inches tall. | |||
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'''10 Incredible Health Benefits of Moringa Seeds''' | '''10 Incredible Health Benefits of Moringa Seeds''' | ||
*Source:http://food.ndtv.com/health/10-incredible-health-benefits-of-moringa-seeds-1645730 | *Source:http://food.ndtv.com/health/10-incredible-health-benefits-of-moringa-seeds-1645730 | ||