Drumstick (Moringa) : Drumstick seeds contain a protein that can be used to clarify water. It is a natural flocculent. In India, the green drumstick fruit is popularly eaten and sold as a vegetable. Variety : Rohit 1 Coimbatore 2 P.K.M-1 P.K.M-2 Harvesting : When harvesting pods for human consumption, harvest when the pods are still young (about 1cm in diameter) and snap easily. Older pods develop a tough exterior, but the white seeds and flesh remain edible until the ripening process begins. When producing seed for planting od for oil extraction, allow the pods to dry and turn brown on the tree. In some cases, it may be necessary to prop up a branch that holds many pods to prevent it breaking off. Harvest the pods before they split open and seeds fall to the ground. Seeds can be stored in well-ventilated sacks in dry, shady places.