ម្រុម/Moringa (Oleifera) 25 °F
Seedling of Moringa or ម្រុម at 3 weeks. Khmers harvest tender leaves, shoots and flowers for traditional Khmer cooking. It is used in stir fry, Soups, and a quick blanched used as wraps in dipping.
Nutrient facts:
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2974
- A native to Cambodia.
- A perennial in a tropical and subtropical climate. Though the online experts said minimum temperatures (40 °F) but in USDA zone 9a I grow them soutdoors year-round with only overhead protection. It is frost sensitive.
- Soft wood, bears white flowers.
- Tender leaves, shoots and flowers is much needed for traditional Khmer cooking.
6-26-22 |
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