Curry Leaf Plant
Available from 13/06/2024
We have lots of these very special plants growing on at our Sussex nursery but the current batch just need a little longer before they are ready to sell. You are welcome to pre-order your plant for delivery from June onwards or check back here for an update in a few weeks time.
Known by many names included Bergera koenigii, murraya, curry leaf, sweet neem, kariveppilai, karipatta or karhi-pat. This is the true curry leaf that is a key ingredient in a number of dishes from south east Asia. Particularly prized by chefs and cooks this is a herb that is hard to get hold of in the UK at it's best when used fresh.
These are the youngest of our curry leaf plants, and we've tried to show on the tape measure the expected size on delivery. They've already filled a lot out since these pictures were taken, and in a warm bright spot they will put on lots more new leaves this summer. Want a bigger plant? You can find our full range here.
4.7/ 5
96 reviews
Excellent plant
Looks good
Great plant, difficult to source. Clear instructions. Really healthy looking
Thankfully as expected with a smell very reminiscent of buying Curry Leaves in Sr Lanka.
Beautiful fragrant plants , good colour. well packaged. Guidelines for care included . I also looked online and found further info by way of a small clip on caring for your curry plant .
Really pleased with this, smells divine and in great condition.
Perfect for future curries. Smallish but well shaped and healthy plant. Quality shipping. Arrived in perfect condition.
A lovely healthy plant.
delivery on time great plant orders and packed and delivered with amazing care! loved my two plants and glad they do the tropical rare plants in east Sussex! also came with instruction on how to care for the plant and free gift ????????
Safe & professional packing of the plant along with clear instructions
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
The Curry Leaf Tree (Bergera or Murraya koenigii) also known as the Sweet Neem tree produces pungent leaves which add that authentic curry taste in Indian and Sri Lankan dishes. Not to be confused with the herbaceous "curry plant" (Helichrysum Italicum) that smells but doesn"t taste of Curry. This true curry leaf can be used like bay leaves whole in cooking to add a pungent savoury flavour.
Native to warmer countries they do need to be protected from frost, particularly when young, so a bright windowsill is best in winter and a bright windowsill or sheltered patio in summer.
These young plants have recently been repotted and will be quite happy in there existing pots until at least next Summer. Over winter be careful not to over water, watering only a small amount when the top of the soil dries out completely. In the spring and summer as they start to put on new growth you will need to water more often and you might want to add a general purpose feed to the water every few waterings to encourage growth.
Once your plant has grown on a little you can start harvesting the leaves for cooking. Fresh leaves have by far the best flavour but you can also freeze or dry the leaves for future use.
Eventually these young plants can grow into attractive small trees and will produce white flowers followed by decorative black berries.
More Information
Scientific Name:Murraya Koeniggi
Also known as Sweet Neemh tree this is the true curry leaf tree
Small white flowers followed by black berries
Berries are toxic but valuable for seed when fresh
Originating in asia and southern india the curry leaf tree has been dried and used in slow cooked dishes for centuries.
http://www.growyourowncurry.co.uk
