Raw / fresh
Use fresh where appropriate, especially tender young leaves, flowers, or ripe edible parts.
Other
Curry Tree growing guide
Small tropical tree whose aromatic leaves are essential in South and Southeast Asian cooking. Fresh curry leaves are far superior to dried. Slow-growing but rewarding.
28-42 daysGermination
365-730 daysHarvest
300 cmSpacing
1 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Jan - Dec |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Jan - Dec |
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Curry Tree after harvest.
Cooked
Cook according to the edible part: steam greens, roast roots, stew fruit, or use aromatics for flavour.
Store / preserve
Use fresh, pickle, freeze, dry, or preserve depending on the edible part.
Try: Fresh use, Cooked dish, Preserve, Garden-to-table experiment.
Good companions
Basil, Lemongrass
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Bring indoors in winter in cool climates. Fresh leaves freeze well.
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