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Moringa (Drumstick)All seasonsSeed-propagated annual varietyUpdated 30 August 2026

Dhanraj

A Karnataka release from UAS Arabhavi — a tall-growing, seed-propagated annual variety that flowers earlier than most, at around 90–100 days.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodFlowers roughly 90–100 days after planting; annual cropping
Expected yieldGrows into a tall tree (about 4–6 m) under normal management
Suitable soilWell-drained sandy loam to loam

Quick facts

Crop
Moringa (Drumstick)
Type
Seed-propagated annual variety
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
Flowers roughly 90–100 days after planting; annual cropping
Seed rate
About 2–3 kg/ha for direct seeding
Expected yield
Grows into a tall tree (about 4–6 m) under normal management
Suitable soil
Well-drained sandy loam to loam
Release
Developed at KRC College of Agriculture · University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Arabhavi, Karnataka

About this variety

Dhanraj was developed at KRC College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Arabhavi, Karnataka. It is an annual, seed-propagated variety that grows into a tall tree, typically 4–6 m under normal management, and comes into flower comparatively early, roughly 90–100 days after planting. It is grown mainly across Karnataka's moringa tracts alongside the Bagalkot release Bhagya.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeSeed-propagated annual variety
    MaturityFlowers roughly 90–100 days after planting; annual cropping
    Yield potentialGrows into a tall tree (about 4–6 m) under normal management
    Disease resistanceNo major disease resistance specifically documented
    SoilWell-drained sandy loam to loam
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeJune–July (monsoon, rainfed) or February–March (irrigated)
  • Seed rateAbout 2–3 kg/ha for direct seeding
  • Spacing2.5 m × 2.5 m for standard commercial planting; a tall-growing type benefits from the extra room
  • Sowing methodDirect seeding at the final site is preferred over transplanting
  • IrrigationRegular light watering through establishment, reduced once the tree is established
  • FertilizerThe zone-standard low dose for moringa — farmyard manure at planting plus a modest, twice-yearly split N:P:K application
  • HarvestingEarly flowering (around 90–100 days) means a comparatively early first pod harvest; a tall growth habit calls for early pruning to keep pods within picking reach

Soil & climate

Soil

Suitable soil
Well-drained sandy loam to loam
Irrigation
Excellent drainage is essential, as for every moringa variety

Climate

Climate
Well suited to Karnataka's warm, dry moringa tracts; waterlogging in heavy rain remains the main risk

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

Flowers roughly 90–100 days after planting; annual cropping

Expected yield

Grows into a tall tree (about 4–6 m) under normal management

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Management notes

  • Prune early to control the tree's naturally tall growth habit and keep pods within easy picking reach.
  • Boron at flowering helps hold pod set, as with every moringa variety.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Karnataka