Moringa Oleifera at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida Zone 9b

[@eldaterrell1564]

Mark, I appreciated your message last evening.

[@olaylengsavath]

Come visit Laos 🇱🇦 dear you will see so many natural tree and fruits

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

I bet there is a huge variety of tropicals there.

[@TampaTropicalGardens]

Great video. Thank you for sharing it brother Mark. I’ll see if I can find this tree in local nurseries. It would be nice to add it to my collection.

[@JazzMeUinFLUSA]

The leaves can heal wounds too. I have big moringa trees. I grew up using its bark for my toothache.

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Thanks for that information. I did not know that. Good to know. Happy Growing!

[@espartaco2028]

Loved the video, gave it a like, which I wish more would do when they watch. You've not 19 likes and no dislikes and that is becoming a high percentage in this world of hate we've made. Anyway, Moringa and I have had a love \ hate relationship for two years, with me loving it and it hating me. Started with 25 seeds, NONE of which germinated. Moved on to 4 sticks, none of which would propagate. Finally, had someone from a place about 50-50 between you and me send me two babies, growing together. I successfully watered their roots apart and planted them as two separate trees which are now growing from 4" to 8" in about two months. Wow! Thought maybe 'Life' had cursed me, being this is The Tree of Life. Sounds like everything is good in Lutz. Wishing you the best. You're looking good! You lifting again?

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Thanks! It is a tough world out there but no complaints from me. Luckily I was given the plant from a good friend of mine so I didn't have to start it from seed. It took off right away once I got it in the ground. Thanks for the well wishes. I wish you the best in your gardening. Also, I was working out regularly for a while but I just missed three weeks in a row. I'm getting back to the workouts tomorrow.

[@pamb7560]

Great video. Your Moringa is beautiful! I’m growing this too.

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Thank you. Smart choice. I'm using it everyday, twice a day in my tea.

[@informationmaven8985]

Mark and Cindy thank you for your videos, we look forward to seeing what is possible in Lutz. I would like to know what critters in the woods will nibble on the tree?

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Well, I have had issues years ago with some rats but that is no longer a problem. I've been dealing with squirrels lately. I did have problems with some possums but haven't any as of late. The squirrels are the biggest issue.

[@joypeace0321]

Thank you for sharing, I want to plant it but cannot find any near by Orlando. Do you know any where sale it. Thank you

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Try Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete. I'm sure she can get it if she doesn't already have it.

[@Jonnythemick]

Im new to Lutz and Florida. We just came from Fort Benning Georgia. Im looking to purchase banana plants and Plantain Plants. Where can I purchase these?

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Walmart garden center, Lowes or Home Depot sometimes carries banana trees. Try some of the local nurseries and Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete. You should be able to find them easily.

[@StormBringer-]

Anything that was unsuccessful that you planted in the past? Oh what type of fig tree(s) do you have. I’m just a tad both of you.

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

I have three healthy Guanabana (Soursop) trees that I have kept alive for at least four years now and had one fruit starting on one of the trees. It seems getting fruit is difficult in Central Florida. I believe it needs steady tropical conditions to bear fruit. I'm thinking of making a small greenhouse just for the three tress. I occasionally lose a papaya tree every now and then as they seem a bit picky on the spot they are planted in. I'm not sure why. Other than that I have been succesfull in about everything i've planted, getting fruit from it. I'm waiting for my ice cream bean tree to give fruit, wax jambu and finger lime, all of which are healthy.

[@HowToGardenChannel]

You might want to move that away from the house. They get big

[@StormBringer-]

He put it close to the house to protect it for any freezing temps.

[@HowToGardenChannel]

@@StormBringer- it would be a shame if it cracks the foundation. They get big and strong even in Tampa. I don't live far from there

[@StormBringer-]

@@HowToGardenChannel go to know👍

[@eldaterrell1564]

Mark, I appreciated your message last evening.

[@tropicalfruitman4394]

Thank you Elda! God is good! What are you growing?