Curry Leaf Tree

Usually available: December to April

Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 3 - 6m
Position: Full sun
Soil preference: Well drained

This is how we pack and send your Herb Plants to all states except TAS & WA

You will receive
- 1 Curry Leaf Tree Herb Plant in a 50 X 75mm tube - General growing instructions

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers

Botanical Name: Murraya koenigii

Curry Leaf Tree is a small evergreen tree which grows 3-6m in height. It has aromatic compound leaves with about 12 dark green leaves pet stem. White flowers occur in clusters and are followed by pea sized berries which turn reddish brown when ripe.

Curry leaf tree is a native of India and Sri Lanka where it has been used medicinally and in cooking for hundreds of years. Leaves are used in curries, vegetable dishes, chutneys, pickles. The leaves are often fried first in oil before other spices are added. Curry Leaves are now also used in Malaysia and Indonesia mainly in fish curries.

Use the leaves on the BBQ to add a warm, smoky, spicy flavour to fish, meat and potatoes. Simply pile a large handful of leaves onto the BBQ plate and place the fish or meat on top and cook covered with a deep lid from a large pan.

Growing Conditions

Curry leaf trees are tropical plants but will grow in cooler climates if kept in warm area through the winter. The trees sucker vigorously so if space is limited growing in a pot is a good option. They grow well in a pot and make an attractive plant for a verandah or outdoor area.

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