International Moringa Seed Bank
2023 Catalog
USER GUIDE
In this catalog we list and briefly describe the various species and varieties of moringa represented in our seed bank and the seed lot numbers that may be available for sale in our Online Store. More detailed descriptions of the varieties and ecotypes of Moringa oleifera, the most widely cultivated species, are found in this Compilation. Descriptions of the other species will be available in the species pages in the Moringaceae Section of this website. Most of the species pages are incomplete and are under development.
Categories and Lot Numbers
Our moringa seeds are categorized in this catalog section by species and variety and then by seed source (location grown). Within each category seeds available in the seed bank are listed by lot numbers. The format of our lot numbers begins with a field coding for the species, followed by the country source/supplier code field and a final numeric code indicating the shipment number from the supplier. Each of these fields are separated by dashes. If there is more than one supplier from a given country the supplier code will end in a suffix code in parenthesis to identify the specific supplier in that country. For example, the lot number MO-IND(E)-04 identifies the seed lot as the fourth shipment of Moringa oleifera (MO) from India (IND), supplier “E”.
Mixtures of Moringa oleifera (MO) seeds from multiple lots were first offered in April 2019. For mixtures, the format of our lot numbers begins with a field coding for the species (MO), followed by “MIX”, indicating the lot is from a mixture of sources, an abbreviation for the region from which the seeds were obtained, code and a final numeric code indicating the batch number. For example, the lot number MO-MIX-AFR-01 identifies the lot as a mixture of seed lots from Africa, batch one. Our Worldwide Mixture MO-MIX-WW-01 consists of seeds from all regions.
Seed Mixtures
Our seed lot mixtures provide an economical way to obtain a genetically diverse selection of seeds from a specific geographic area or varieties. Since the identity and seed source of specific trees grown from these mixtures cannot be determined, these mixtures may not be suitable for field trials or other research purposes.
Organic Claims
Moringa is usually grown without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and most of our seed suppliers claim that their seeds are “organic” or “organically grown”. Particularly for seeds sourced outside the U.S., it is difficult or impossible for us to verify these claims. We have even found some moringa products displaying the USDA certified organic logo to be lacking confirmatory documentation. For these reasons we are no longer reporting the organic status of moringa seeds unless they are certified by an appropriate program or we can independently verify that the seeds have met certification requirements.
Farms producing certified organic crops may jeopardize their certification status by possessing or planting non-certified seeds on their property.
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Status
Some suppliers advertise their seeds as Non-GMO and have certifications affirming this. This status is not listed in our catalog listings. We are not aware of any use of these genetic modification methods to develop new varieties of any moringa species, and we are unable to verify any claims relating to this.
Seed Availability
Please check our store listings for the lot number(s) of interest to obtain the most current information on availability. Listings for our seed products will be updated frequently but may not be current. Seed inventories are subject to rapid change and some of the seed lots listed here may depleted from our on-site seed bank before our website and online store listings are updated. If you need to confirm availability please contact us.
Small inventories of most seed lots may be kept in a secure off-site repository. We may be able to retrieve out of stock seeds from the off-site repository for critical research purposes but access to the remote repository is infrequent and requires special arrangements. Seeds will not be retrieved from the repository for routine sales.
Germination Data
We test most of our seed lots for viability before they are offered for sale. Germination data, from our most recent tests, is usually presented in the catalog and store listings. The small size of some seed lots and other constraints may prevent testing or limit testing to small numbers of seeds. For these reasons our germination results may not be reproducible.
Low or zero germination rates were found with some seed lots, particularly the rarer African species. These seeds may germinate under other test conditions or be non-viable.
If no germination data is shown testing may be in progress or there is an insufficient amount of seeds left in the inventory to conduct testing.
Selecting Seed Lots for Purchase
Select Seeds Using this Catalog. Within our online store moringa seeds are arranged by categories and offered for sale by lot number. We suggest browsing through this catalog section making a list of the lot numbers you may be interested in before going into our store section, which may not have detailed information on the seed lots. This will reduce the time and tedium of switching back and fourth between the catalog and store sections of the website.
Maximize Genetic Diversity. If you need seeds for new farms or large scale plantings we recommend purchasing small amounts of a wide selection of seeds rather than bulk amounts of a single varieties. This will maximize the genetic diversity of your crop and allow you to select the best performing varieties for larger plantings. Also, avoid focusing on named varieties (cultivars) unless you are looking for varieties with specific characteristics. Most of the named varieties were developed in India with characteristics for optimal production of edible pods. For production of leaves, or growing moringa in other areas we strongly recommend including some of the unnamed varieties and ecotypes from other geographic areas in your plantings. These will provide greater genetic diversity and may be more productive or better adapted to growing conditions outside of India than the named varieties.
We Value Your Feedback
We do not have farms of our own so we largely depend on our customers and research associates to provide information on how the seeds from our bank perform in their growing areas. This data will be compiled and presented on this website for public benefit.
DISCLAIMER
We are largely dependent on our suppliers for data on the identification and characteristics of the seeds in our bank, this catalog and that are sold by our company. Most of these seeds are from foreign sources and we are generally unable to independently verify the information provided to us.
CURRENT SEED INVENTORY BY SPECIES, VARIETY, SOURCE AND LOT NUMBER
Moringa arborea (MA)
| Seeds of Moringa arborea Photo © Edward Rau, Sustainable Bioresources, LLC Use licensed per CC BY-SA |
Seeds of this rare species are scarce. Small quantities of these seeds are available from our online store.
Kenya?: MA-KEN(C)-01. Germination rate 62.5%.
Kenya?: MA-KEN(C)-02. Germination testing not conducted because of limited inventory.
Seed Availability. Seeds of this variety are available from our online store .
Moringa borziana (MB)
 Moringa borziana Seeds |
Seeds of this species are rarely available.
NE Kenya: MB-KEN(B)-01. Harvested January 2020. Germination rate 62.5%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds of this species are available from our online store .
Moringa concanensis (MC) – Nimmo, Konkan moringa
 Moringa concanensis seeds |
Seeds of this species are scarce and they may be the products of introgressive hybridization with Moringa oleifera.
India: MC-IND(S)-01, 02. Germination testing of these lots showed inconsistent and slow germination with rates ranging from 16 to 70%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds of this species are available from our online store .
Moringa drouhardii (MD) – Bottle tree
 Seeds of Moringa drouhardii |
Seeds of this species are currently scarce, require prolonged times to germinate and typically have low germination rates. Seeds are available from our online store.
India: MD-IND(O)-01. Germination testing in progress in May 2021. They do not appear to be viable but the lot size is too small for adequate testing and germination conditions in winter were unfavorable. Small quantities of seeds from this lot are available in our online store.
Madagascar?: MD-MADG?(B)-01. This a large lot of seeds imported in 2021. Based on testing in progress in fall 2021 they appear to be viable with a germination rate of about 38%. We are waiting for a response from our supplier to confirm where the seeds were grown.
Seed Availability. Seeds of this species are available from our online store .
Moringa hildebrandtii (MH) – Hildebrandt’s moringa)
 Moringa hildebrandtii Seeds |
This species appears to be extinct in the wild and all seeds are produced from trees in cultivation. These large seeds can take several weeks to germinate and often have low germination rates.
Madagascar: MH-MADG(A)-01. Seeds do not appear to be viable and have been removed from sale.
Madagascar: MH-USTX(A)-01. Seeds do not appear to be viable and have been removed from sale.
Gran Canaria, Spain: MH-GCSP(A)-01. We acquired a new supply of seeds grown on Grand Canary Island, Spain and harvested in August 2020. Germination rates in the range of 25 – 38%.
Seed Availability. Seeds of this species are available from our online store .
Moringa longituba (ML)
 Moringa longituba seeds |
Seeds of this rare species are scarce.
Kenya?: ML-KEN(C)-01. Germination rate 63%.
Kenya?: ML-KEN(C)-02. Germination testing not conducted because of limited inventory.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds of this species are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera (MO)– Indian moringa, horseradish tree or drumstick tree
 Seeds of Moringa oleifera |
Characteristics of the Varieties
Descriptions of the various varieties, ecotypes and sources of seeds of this species are presented this section of the website. The following catalog listings indicate the availability of seed lots in our seed bank.
UNNAMED VARIETIES LISTED BY SOURCE (GROWING AREA)
Cameroon: MO-CAMR(A)-01. Germination rates in the range of 33-63%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this seed lot are available from our online store .
China, Southern: MO-CHN(B)-01. Wingless seeds with a germination rate in the range of 66-71%.
Seed Availability. Seeds of this and other lots are available from our online store .
Dominican Republic, La Canela, Ciabo Region, Santiago: MO-DR(A)-01. Germination rate was 25%. The seeds are no longer offered for sale.
Dominican Republic, La Canela, Ciabo Region, Santiago: MO-DR(A)-02. Germination rate 90 – 100%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Gambia, Banjul: MO-GAMB(A)-01. Germination rates in the range of 83-100%. This lot is out of stock.
Ghana: Banjul: MO-GHN(B)-02. Germination rates in the range of 83 – 100%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Ghana: MO-GHN(B)-01. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available. Germination rates in the range of 42 – 75%.
Ghana: MO-GHN(E)-01. This larger seed lot is from Ejura in the Ashanti growing area of Ghana. Germination rate 58%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Haiti, Carries Area: MO-HAIT(A)-01. Germination rate 73%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Indonesia, Berau Reagency, East Kalimantan: MO-INDO(A)-01. A very small amount of seeds is available for research use. Germination rate 33%.
Jamaica: MO-JAM(A)-01. Germination rates in the range of 17- 25%. This lot is out of stock.
Jamaica: MO-JAM(B)-01. Germination rate 92%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Mali: MO-MALI(A)-01. Germination rates in the range of 83-92%. A small amount of seeds from this lot may be available.
Mali: MO-MALI(A)-02. Germination rates in the range of 60-83%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Mexico: MO-MEX(B)-01. Germination rates in the range of 75-92%. This lot is out of stock.
Mexico: MO-MEX(C)-01. Germination rates in the range of of 63-92%. This lot is out of stock.
Mexico: MO-MEX(C)-02. Germination rates in the range of of 63-92%. This lot is out of stock.
Nicaragua: MO-NIC(A)-01. Germination rate 92%. Trees from this lot are amoung the best performing varieities in our ongoing field trials in Hawai`i. The leaves of trees at our field trial in Honokaa had the largest leaves of the many varieties in testing.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Nigeria: MO-NG(C)-01. Germination rates in the range of 58-67%. This lot is out of stock.
Nigeria: MO-NG(C)-02. Germination rate 92%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Pakistan: MO-PAK(A)-01 Germination rate 75%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Peru: MO-PERU(A)-01. Germination rate 92%. This was the best performing seed varieity in two of our ongoing field trials on Hawai`i Island. The trials are in two diverse growing areas: at Honokaa, on the wet north coast and at near South Point in an inirrigated, dry wind swept area. The grower at South Point has also stated that this variety had the best tasting leaves of the approximately 20 varieties of Moringa oleifera planted. Larger scale plantings of seeds from this Peruvian supplier are planned.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available.
Peru: MO-PERU(A)-02. This seed lot has the same source and is expected to have the same characteristics as the first lot, described above.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Philippines, Malate, Manila: MO-PHIL(A)-01. Germination rate 94%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
South Africa, Amanzimtoti, Kwazulu-Natal: MO-SOAF(A)-01. These seeds are in limited supply and cannot be reordered. Germination rate of 83%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
South Africa, Komatiepoort, Mpumulanga: MO-SOAF(B)-01. Germination rates in the range 75-91%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
South Africa, Komatiepoort, Mpumulanga: MO-SOAF(B)-02. Germination rate 75%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Tanzania: MO-TANZ(A)-01. Germination rate undetermined.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Thailand: MO-THAI(B)-01. Germination rate 75%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Uganda, Central District: MO-UG(A)-01. Germination rate 100%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
United States, Arizona, Phoenix: MO-USAZ(C)-01. Germination rate 100%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
United States, California, Brawley: MO-USCA(B)-01. Germination rates in the range of 83-100%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
United States, Florida, Kissimmee: MO-USFL(E)-01. Germination testing of this seed lot was started in April 2022 and is not complete.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot will be available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Discovery Harbour: MO-USHI(C)-01. Germination rates in the range of 83-92%.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Discovery Harbour: MO-USHI(C)-02. Germination rate 83%
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua-Kona: MO-USHI(E)-01. Germination rates in the range of 75-100%.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Discovery Harbour: MO-USHI(G)-01.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Waiohinu, Mark Twain Area: MO-USHI(F)-01. Germination rate 91%.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Waiohinu, Mark Twain Area MO-USHI(F)-02.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Waiohinu, Mark Twain Area MO-USHI(F)-03. Germination rate 93%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from the above Hawaiian lots (C-F) may be available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Discovery Harbour: MO-USHI(I)-01-07. These are seeds harvested several times over a period of about a year from tree grown in a small field trial to compare the performance of seeds from several sources and varieties at a site in Discovery Harbour. The tree had the best form, required no trimming and the highest productivity of those planted. It was grown from of seed believed to be of the Kenyan variety Mbololo. The seeds in this lot are from open pollinations and trees of other locally adapted varieties were blooming at the same times. These seeds are not from a pure line.
The germination rates of the seeds from the several harvests making up this seed lot are highly variable.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Hilo: MO-USHI(J)-01. These seeds were freshly harvested from trees at a small farm site in Hilo, and grown for production of a high quality leaf power. Germination testing of the seeds repeatedly failed for unknown reasons with rates less than 1%. We will attempting to get a new supply of these.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua-Kona: MO-USHI(E)-01. These seeds have a high germination rate.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Maui Island, Kahalui: MO-USHI(A)-01. Germination rate 83%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Maui Island, Kahalui: MO-USHI(A)-02. Germination rates in the range of 83-100%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
United States, Puerto Rico, Isabella: MO-USPR(A)-01. A small lot available for research use. Germination data is not available.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available from our online store .
United States Virgin Islands, Saint Croix: MO-SCVI(A)-01. Germination rate 83%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available from our online store .
NAMED VARIETIES (CULTIVARS)
Moringa oleifera, variety AMAR 32
India: MO-IND(P)-03A-AMAR-01. Germination rate 59%%. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store
Moringa oleifera, variety BHAGYA KDM1
Information about this variety is in the section below on Dwarf and Semi-dwarf varieties.
Moringa oleifera, variety Coimbatore 1 (CO-1)
India: MO-IND(P)-03D-CBE1-01. Germination rate 83%. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety Coimbatore 2 (CO-2)
India: MO-IND(P)-03D-CBE1-01.
The following information was provided by our supplier of seeds of this variety in India and was edited to improve organization and clarity:
Coimbatore 2 is now a more widely planted variety than Coimbatore 1 in Tamil Nadu.
Characteristics: This is a semi-dwarf, annual variety with shorter drumsticks (25 to 35 cm) long. It is high yielding drumstick with bulky pods and a production life three to four years.
Yield: This variety produces 500 to 900 pods per plant.
Germination testing was performed by International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) methods at a nationally accredited laboratory in India indicated a germination rate of 78% for seeds in Lot# MO-IND(P)-CO2-01.
Location Grown: These seeds are from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Availability: Seeds of this variety (Coimbatore 2), Lot # MO-IND(P)-CO2-01, are expected to be available from our ONLINE STORE by July 2023.
Moringa oleifera, variety Malawi
For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
Malawi, Salima Area near Lake Malawi: MO-MLWI(A)-01. A new seed lot with a high germination rate approaching 100%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety Mbololo
For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
Kenya, Kitui: MO-KEN(A)-01. These seeds were from the Kenya Forestry Institute and are believed to be of the variety Mbololo. We were unable to confirm this. Testing of samples from this old seed lot performed in late 2020 and early 2021 found the germination rate to be within the range of 58 – 75%.
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, K’aū District, Discovery Harbour: MO-USHI(I)-MIX-01. See note above for this lot number.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety MOL’E
A variety for developed for leaf production in highly intensive cultivation. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
India: MO-IND(P)-03E-MOLE-01. Germination rate 83%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety MS-01
A cultivar developed by a major producer of moringa products in Tamil Nadu, India.
India, Tamil Nadu: MO-IND(D)-01 Germination rate 83%
Seed Availability. Small amounts of seeds from this lot may be available from our online store .
India, Tamil Nadu: MO-IND(D)-02. Germination rate 67%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety MX 3
A high yielding Indian variety suitable for seed oil extraction. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
India: MO-IND(P)-03H-MX3-01: Germination rate 93%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety ODDANCHATHIRAN 3 (ODC3)
 Moringa oleifera ODC3 Seeds |
ODC3 is a famous drumstick variety and widely cultivated. We offer seeds from different growers in India and a mixture containing ODC3 seeds from multiple suppliers and seed lots. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
India, Tamil Nadu, Erode: MO-IND(P)-01A. We acquired this large lot of seeds from India. They failed multiple germination tests conducted in early 2021 and are non-viable. Unfortunately, the supplier of the seeds had them fumigated with methyl bromide to obtain the phytosanitary certificate required for export. We believe this process may have been faulty and sterilized the seeds. Fumigation may also void organic certifications. We do not apply any chemical treatments to seeds in our seed bank.
India, Tamil Nadu, Erode: MO-IND(P)-02A. This replacement seed lot was not fumigated and has a germination rate of 100%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: MO-IND(U)-01A. This seed lot from an alternate supplier had a germination rate of 83%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: MO-IND(MIX)-ODC-01. This is a mixture of seeds of this variety from multiple lots and suppliers. This mixture had a germination rate of 83%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this mixed lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety Periyakulam 1 (PKM1)
 Moringa oleifera PKM1 Seeds |
Periyakulam 1 (PKM1) is one of the most widely cultivated varieties of moringa. We offer seeds from several of the prominent growers in India and a PKM1 mixture containing seeds from multiple suppliers and seed lots. A dwarf cultivar of PKM1 is also available. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
Ghana: GHN(A)-01. Seeds from this lot are out of stock.
India, Tamil Nadu, Erode: MO-IND(P)-01B. We acquired a large lot of these seeds from India. They failed multiple germination tests conducted in early 2021 and are non-viable. Unfortunately, the supplier of the seeds had them fumigated with methyl bromide to obtain the phytosanitary certificate required for export. We believe this process may have been faulty and sterilized the seeds. Fumigation may also void organic certifications. We do not apply any chemical treatments to seeds in our seed bank.
India, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore: MO -IND(D)-02B: Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 58.3%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: MO-IND(J)-03: The lot germination rate on a recent test was low at 33%. Retesting is planned.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: Lot# MO-IND(L)-03. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 66%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India, Tamil Nadu: MO-IND(M)-01, MO-IND(M)-02. Seed lots with germination rates from 90 – 100%.
Seed Availability. Seeds out of stock.
India: MO-IND(N)-01: Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 52%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: MO-IND(N)-02: Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 52%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India, Tamil Nadu, Erode: MO-IND(P)-02B. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 83%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India, MO-IND(S)-01. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 75%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: MO-IND(MIX)-PKM1-01. This is a mixture of seeds of this variety from multiple lots and suppliers in India. The lot germination rate of the mixture on recent test(s): 83%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
United States, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi, Island, Ka’ū District, Discovery Harbor: MO-USHI(K)-01. A small seed lot produced from a PKM1 tree in open pollination. This was the best performing tree in a small field trial on a residential lot with no care. It was of typical form and high pod productivity. Germination rate 100%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety Periyakulam 2 (PKM2)
 Moringa oleifera PKM2 Seeds |
Periyakulam 2 (PKM2) is an improvement over PKM1 and widely cultivated. We offer seeds from different growers in India and a mixture containing PKM2 seeds from multiple suppliers and seed lots. A dwarf cultivar of PKM2 is also available. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
India, Tamil Nadu, Erode: MO-IND(P)-01B. We acquired a large lot of these seeds from India. They failed multiple germination tests conducted in early 2021 and are non-viable. Unfortunately, the supplier of the seeds had them fumigated with methyl bromide to obtain the phytosanitary certificate required for export. We believe this process may have been faulty and sterilized the seeds. Fumigation may also void organic certifications. We do not apply any chemical treatments to seeds in our seed bank.
India, Tamil Nadu: MO-IND(Q)-01. Germination rates in the range of 66-83%.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India, Tamil Nadu, Erode: MO-IND(P)-02C. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 83%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this lot are available from our online store .
India: MO-IND(MIX)-PKM2-01. This is a mixture of seeds of this variety from multiple lots and suppliers.
Seed Availability. Seeds from this mixed lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety Rohit 1
This is a high yielding, farmer developed drumstick variety from the northern region of Maharahtra. For additional information about this variety refer to this page.
India, Maharahtra: MO-IND(P)-03I-RHIT-01. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 83%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this mixed lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety Sarpan SD2
A newer, medium sized, perennial variety for drumstick production.
India: MO-IND(P)-03J-SRPN-01. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 100%
Seed Availability. Seeds from this mixed lot are available from our online store .
Moringa oleifera, variety South Texas-1 (STX-1)
United States, Texas, Lorado: MO-USTX(B)-02. The germination rate for these seeds is typically high, in the range of 75-100%
United States, Texas, Lorado: MO-USTX(B)-03. The germination rate for these seeds is typically high, in the range of 75-100%
Moringa oleifera, variety South Texas-2 (STX-2)
United States, Texas, Lorado: MO-USTX(B)-04. The germination rate for these seeds is typically high, in the range of 75-100%.
Moringa oleifera, Dwarf and Semi-dwarf varieties
Several compact varieties of Moringa oleifera have been developed in India. These are suited for gardeners with limited outdoor space or for growing permanently in containers. They can be grown indoors in cold climates or moved indoors during the winter.
The true dwarf varieties have the same general form as their standard sized counterparts but generally grow to a maximum height of only about 1.0 – 2.5 meters (3 – 8 feet). The standard forms can grow to 10 – 12 meters (30 – 40 feet) if untrimmed. Semi-dwarf varieties with intermediate heights are also available. As with the standard sized trees, dwarf and semi-dwarf trees should be trimmed regularly to encourage side branching and maximize leaf production. Start trimming when the tree is about 1 meter (3 feet tall). Untrimmed trees will grow quickly to their maximum height with most of the leaves and pods at the top. These overgrown trees may need to be trimmed repeatedly to about 50% of their original height to encourage side branching.
Information on the origins of some varieties is scant but dwarfs known to be derived from the annual, determinant height PKM1 and PKM2 varieties are the most widely available. We offer small quantities of seeds of dwarf varieties from India and occasionally very limited quantities of seeds from Hawai`i. The Hawaiian seeds are the products of open pollination and may be hybrids of trees of standard size.
For additional information about these varieties refer to this page.
We have acquired new seed lots of several dwarf varieties and these are now available from our online store :
Andipatty
This is a semi-dwarf variety of undetermined origin. The quality and taste of leaves and pods are good. The trees are resistant to pest and diseases, and grow quickly even in poor soil.
India: Lot# MO-IND(P)-03B-ANDI-01. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 83%
Bhagya KDM1
The following information was provided primarily by our supplier of seeds of this variety in India and was edited to improve organization and clarity:
History of Development: Bhagya KDM was developed by Drs. B. M. Madalgeri and Ravindra Mulge of the Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi at Paramaddi, Karanataka. Seeds of this institute-developed variety were in high demand locally but the lack of promotional activities and limited supplies limited plantings and awareness of it outside of the Karnataka.
Characteristics: This is a fast growing, semi-dwarf perrenial variety suitable for high-density planting and can be maintained at a height of two to four meters by pruning and training. It was from selection of plants from the variety Periyakulam 3 (PKM 3) beginning in 1998 and released in 2011.
Yield: This variety produces 350 to 400 pods per plant in the first year and 800 to 1000 pods in the second year.
Oil Content: Testing performed by International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)methods at a nationally accredited laboratory in India that the seeds in Lot # MO-IND(P)-BGYA-02 has a crude oil content of 37+1 %, and an oil content of 30 – 33% for this lot of seeds.
Location Grown: These seeds were grown on a farm at Gajaradad, Karnataka, India.
Seed Lot information:
India: Lot# MO-IND(P)-03C-BGYA-01. The most recent germination rate on our most recent test(s) on this lot was 67%
India: Lot# MO-IND(P)-BGYA-02. Germination testing performed by International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) methods at a nationally accredited laboratory in India indicated a germination rate of 80% for seeds in Lot# MO-IND(P)-BGYA-02.
Availability: Seeds of this variety (Bhagya KDM1), Lot # MO-IND(P)-03C-BGYA-01 are available from our ONLINE STORE. Seeds of Lot # MO-IND(P)-BGYA-02 and a mixed lot are expected to be offered for sale by July 2023.
Moolanur
A perennial, semi-dwarf ecotype.
India: Lot# MO-IND(P)-03F-MLNR-01. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 58%
Multiplex
A PKM1 and PKM2 hybrid dwarf.
India: Lot# MO-IND(P)-03F-MLNR-01. Lot germination rate on recent test(s): 100%
PKM1 Hybrid Dwarf
The most commonly available of the dwarf varieties. Dervived from the PKM1 variety.
India, PKM1 Hybrid Dwarf: MO-IND(V)-01. Germination rate 100%.
India, PKM1 Hybrid Dwarf: MO-IND(X)-01. Germination rate 92%.
PKM2 Hybrid Dwarf
The least available an most costly of the dwarf varieties. Dervived from the PKM2 variety.
India, PKM2 Hybrid Dwarf: MO-IND(W)-01. Germination testing in progress.
India, Shobhanjana Dwarf
A dwarf variety of undetermined origin. We are growing this in containers to observe its characteristics.
India: MO-IND(T)-01. Germination rate 83%.
Moringa oleifera, Seed Mixtures from Regional Sources
Africa: MO-MIX-AFR-01
This mixture includes seeds from:
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Tanzania
Estimated germination rate 70%.
Asia: Lot #MO-MIX-ASN-01
This mixture includes seeds from:
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Thailand
Estimated germination rates 41-90%.
Hawaiʻi: Lot# MO-MIX-HWN-01
This mixture includes seeds from:
- Hawaiʻi Island – Discovery Harbour
- Hawaiʻi Island – Kailua-Kona
- Hawaiʻi Island – Waiohinu
- Maui – Kahului
Estimated germination rate 67%.
North America: Lot# MO-MIX-NAM-01
This mixture includes seeds from:
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Mexico
Estimated germination rate 83%.
Moringa oleifera, seed mixtures from worldwide sources:
Worldwide: Lot# MO-MIX-WW-01
Mixture includes seeds from all of these regions:
- Africa
- Asia
- Caribbean
- Hawaiʻi
- North America
Estimated germination rate 58%.
Moringa ovalifolia (MOV) – phantom tree or ghost tree
 Seeds of Moringa ovalifolia |
Namibia, Erongo Region, Karibib: MOV-NAM(A)-01. This lot was harvested from wild trees in the Karibib, Erongo Region of Namibia in late 2019. Germination rates in the range of 90 -100%.
Moringa peregrina (MP) – Arabian moringa, yasir tree
 Seeds of Moringa peregrina |
Seeds of this species are becoming increasingly scarce.
India: MD-IND(O)-01. A small seed lot of uncertain origin and high viability.
Saudi Arabia, Al Madinah: MP-SAUD(A)-01. Harvested in 2014. Germination rates in the range of 90-100%.
Saudi Arabia, Al Madinah: MP-SAUD(A)-02. Harvested in 2015. Germination rates in the range of 90-100%.
We have lost our supplier of Saudi Arabian seeds and are out of stock. Arabian moringa seeds have exceptionally high germination rates even after several years in frozen storage.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Moloka’i Island, Kaunakakai: MP-USHI(G)-01. This small lot of seeds was the first from this species known to have been produced in Hawai`i. The seed bearing trees were from our Saudi Arabian seed lots. The appearance and growth of trees from this seed lot was typical of the species.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Moloka’i Island, Kaunakakai: MP-USHI(G)-02, 03, 04.
These rare seeds are from trees grown for us on a farm near Kaunakakai on Moloka`i island in Hawai`i. The trees from which the seeds were produced were originally seedlings that we grew from seeds collected in the wild in 2014 and 2015 in the Al Madinah area of Saudi Arabia (seed lots MP-SAUD(A)-01, 02).
Seedlings grown from the Moloka`i seeds emerge with the unique, narrow red primary leaves typical of Moringa peregrina. However, with continued growth, plants from some seed lots have not developed the needle like leaf structure typical of the species.
The trees from these seeds growing at our facility are immature and have not bloomed. The appearance of their flowers could help us determine if these are intraspecific hybrids, and the leaves may change to their normal shape as they mature. The unusual appearance of the leaves may result from growing conditions in Hawa’i. It is also possible that the Moloka`i seeds are the products of cross pollination with other moringa species (M. oleifera and M. stenopetala) that are also grown on the Moloka`i farm. Until we have more definitive information these seeds should be considered putative intraspecific hybrids.
These Moloka`i seeds typically have a high germination rate and will be offered for sale through our online store in April 2023.
Moringa pygmaea
Seeds of this very rare species are not available.
Moringa rivae
 Seeds of Moringa rivae |
Seeds of this species are rarely available. We acquired a small supply harvested in January 2020.
Northern Kenya: MR-KEN(C)-01. Germination rates in the range of 16 – 25%. The tests were performed under unfavorable weather conditions.
Northern Kenya: MR-KEN(C)-02. Germination rate of 60%.
Northern Kenya: MR-KEN(C)-03. Germination testing not conducted because of limited inventory.
Moringa ruspoliana (MR)
Seeds of this species are scarce and no seeds are available.
Moringa stenopetala (MS) – African moringa, cabbage tree)
 Seeds of Moringa stenopetala from Molokai |
 Hulled Seeds of Moringa stenopetala |
In recent years, seeds of this species were scarce, offered at high cost and had low viability. Some seeds sold as M. stenopetala were actually hulled seeds of the common M. oleifera.
We are attempting to increase domestic supplies of these seeds by growing the trees on several farms in Hawaii. The trees in Molokai are now producing good yields of seeds and these typically have high germination rates.
Ethiopia: MS-ETPA(A)-01. A small seed lot for research purposes. Estimated germination rate 75%.
Haiti, Carries Area: MS-HAIT(A)-01. A small seed lot for research purposes. Germination data unavailable.
Haiti, Carries Area: MS-HAIT(A)-02. A small seed lot for research purposes. Germination rate 14-27%.
United States, Florida: MS-USFL(A)-03. Germination rate 41%..
United States, Hawaiʻi, Oahu: MS-USHI(E)-01. Germination data unavailable.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Moloka’i Island, Kaunakakai: MS-USHI(G)-04. A large seed lot in stock. The seed producing tree was grown from a Haitian seed. Based on limited data, Hawaiian grown trees from the Haitian seeds tend to be smaller, produce seeds faster and have a higher seed yield than trees grown from the Florida sourced seeds.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Moloka’i Island, Kaunakakai: MS-USHI(G)-05. The seed producing tree was from a Florida sourced seed. Based on limited data, Hawaiian grown trees from the Florida source tend to be larger, slower to produce seeds and have a lower seed yield than trees grown from Haitian seeds.
United States, Hawaiʻi, Moloka’i Island, Kaunakakai: MS-USHI(G)-06. A large seed lot in stock. The seed producing tree was grown from a Haitian seed. Based on limited data, Hawaiian grown trees from the Haitian seeds tend to be smaller, produce seeds faster and have a higher seed yield than trees grown from the Florida sourced seeds.
This page was last updated on September 17, 2022.