Growing curry trees

[mªdcªt]

Does anyone here grow a curry tree?

I love having the fresh leaves, and people keep telling me "they're
eeeeeeasy to grow", but so far I've managed to kill two, and it looks
like I'm good for a third.

Does anyone have any tips on growing them?

Ideally I'd like to grow it in a pot rather than in the ground.

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[Spice West]

Post by mªdcªt
Does anyone here grow a curry tree?
I love having the fresh leaves, and people keep telling me "they're
eeeeeeasy to grow", but so far I've managed to kill two, and it looks
like I'm good for a third.
Does anyone have any tips on growing them?
Ideally I'd like to grow it in a pot rather than in the ground.

Where are you ? The curry leaf tree prefers a warm sub tropical
climate and lots off sun. It will tolerate a bit of shade but it is
happier in full sun. I know several people in Perth who have them and
they grow well!

Also make sure you are buying (Murraya koenigi)i. Some garden centers
will sell you a " Curry plant " (Helichrysum italicum). Not even a
close match

It will love a rich well drained soil and somewhere a bit protected.
Water regulary during the warm months but dont over water. Leave it to
its devices during winter but if your growing it in a pot then move
the pot around to make sure it gets plenty of warmth from the sun oe
at least in a warm place away from the wind.

Avoid picking leaves while the plant is young or becoming established.
It will stress the plant out. Once established pick/pinch out any
berries. Althought they have a supurb flower, the plant will divert
its energy into producing flowers. Pick out the berries and the plant
will concentrate on making yummy leaves. This is also a good rule of
thumb for other leaf herbs.



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[mªdcªt]

x-no-archive: yes On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:13:11 +0800, Spice West

Post by Spice West

Post by mªdcªt
Does anyone here grow a curry tree?
I love having the fresh leaves, and people keep telling me "they're
eeeeeeasy to grow", but so far I've managed to kill two, and it looks
like I'm good for a third.
Does anyone have any tips on growing them?
Ideally I'd like to grow it in a pot rather than in the ground.

Where are you ? The curry leaf tree prefers a warm sub tropical
climate and lots off sun. It will tolerate a bit of shade but it is
happier in full sun. I know several people in Perth who have them and
they grow well!
Also make sure you are buying (Murraya koenigi)i. Some garden centers
will sell you a " Curry plant " (Helichrysum italicum). Not even a
close match
It will love a rich well drained soil and somewhere a bit protected.
Water regulary during the warm months but dont over water. Leave it to
its devices during winter but if your growing it in a pot then move
the pot around to make sure it gets plenty of warmth from the sun oe
at least in a warm place away from the wind.
Avoid picking leaves while the plant is young or becoming established.
It will stress the plant out. Once established pick/pinch out any
berries. Althought they have a supurb flower, the plant will divert
its energy into producing flowers. Pick out the berries and the plant
will concentrate on making yummy leaves. This is also a good rule of
thumb for other leaf herbs.

Thanks for that.

I'm in Sydney, and other people here have grown them successfully.

I have no idea which species I have, but the leaves smell absolutely
*divine*. (As do any caterpillars I catch eating the leaves when I
squash them!)

It looks like my problem has been not enough sunlight. I'll move the
pot to a spot which gets plenty of sun. The previous spots I had them
in only got morning sun...


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[Spice West]

Post by mªdcªt
Thanks for that.

No Probs

Post by mªdcªt
I'm in Sydney, and other people here have grown them successfully.

Should grow fine there.

Post by mªdcªt
I have no idea which species I have, but the leaves smell absolutely
*divine*. (As do any caterpillars I catch eating the leaves when I
squash them!)

You have the right species...curry plant is ...wellllll ...Not divine
!

Dont squash them ...flick them over the fence. I love it when the next
doors poke thier head over and say ...Gees your garden looks good.
Mines getting hammered by caterpillers at the moment.

Oh really ... thats a shame ...
hehehe

Post by mªdcªt
It looks like my problem has been not enough sunlight. I'll move the
pot to a spot which gets plenty of sun. The previous spots I had them
in only got morning sun...

Yup that will be it ...and make it real sun (Outside ) not filtered
through glass.

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[Kitty]

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:13:35 +0800

Post by Spice West
Dont squash them ...flick them over the fence. I love it when the next
doors poke thier head over and say ...Gees your garden looks good.
Mines getting hammered by caterpillers at the moment.
Oh really ... thats a shame ...
hehehe ewest.com.au

So, you are the swine who has been doing that!! Well, you won't have to wonder about the bricks on your roof now, will you!!!

[Chookie]

Post by mªdcªt
I'm in Sydney, and other people here have grown them successfully.

Yep.

Post by mªdcªt
I have no idea which species I have, but the leaves smell absolutely
*divine*. (As do any caterpillars I catch eating the leaves when I
squash them!)

Frankly, I think they stink. Nice in a curry, but I've put the plant where I
won't accidentally brush past it.

Post by mªdcªt
It looks like my problem has been not enough sunlight. I'll move the
pot to a spot which gets plenty of sun. The previous spots I had them
in only got morning sun...

I'm afraid mine gets hardly any sunlight and is still fine.

This is the true curry leaf plant:

http://www.rjhorton.com.au/Site/Herbs/slides/Curry%20leaf%20(Murraya%20koenigii
).html

Here is the helichrysum:

http://www.cradocnursery.com.au/plants/Helichrysum-italicum-serotinum.shtml

HTH

[Moses Lim]

Post by mªdcªt
x-no-archive: yes On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:13:11 +0800, Spice West

Post by Spice West

Post by mªdcªt
Does anyone here grow a curry tree?
I love having the fresh leaves, and people keep telling me "they're
eeeeeeasy to grow", but so far I've managed to kill two, and it looks
like I'm good for a third.
Does anyone have any tips on growing them?
Ideally I'd like to grow it in a pot rather than in the ground.

Where are you ? The curry leaf tree prefers a warm sub tropical
climate and lots off sun. It will tolerate a bit of shade but it is
happier in full sun. I know several people in Perth who have them and
they grow well!

I'm in Sydney, and other people here have grown them successfully.

I know of one grown in the ground in the Western Suburbs of Sydney which is
about 5m tall. It's a monster! I never realised they grew that big. She has
it in full sunlight almost all day.

The ground did look pretty much what Spice West said - well drained and
loamy.