Curry tree grow and care – tree of the genus Murraya and also known as Curry, Curry tree perennial tree in tropic its evergreen in the subtropical is deciduous plant. The fruit and the leaves are edible and also used as fragrant ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Flower color is white, the flower are small and grow in groups.
Curry tree leaves
Leaves are edible green and grow in pinnate shape.
Fruits are edible in the color red to dark purple the taste it’s sweet with strong flavor.
Curry tree for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Curry tree growing and care:
Slightly acid soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Very strong smell, some people can be irritate from this
Planting season:
Winter, spring autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Prune for design
Size of the plant?
2-6 m, 6-20 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Flower are small white and grow in groups
Pollination is done by:
Self-pollination, bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer / Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Curry tree fruits?
Eaten raw, jam, cooked, spice
Work requirements on the fruit:
Cover with net against birds
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years
Ripening of fruit
Possible to take them little bit before ready
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season
All year long in tropic in the subtropical spring / summer / autumn
How to harvest the leaves?
After the tree established the leaves can be cat with branches
Information about leaves:
Green leaves grows in pinnate shape
Uses of Curry tree leaves:
Salad, stir fry, cooked, spread, herb, spices
Scientific name:
Murraya koenigii
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