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Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on Wed, Mar 1, 06 at 1:52
| Where can I get seeds for this plant ? I would like to grow it in my herb garden. |
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RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Hi popi, Murraya koenigii is actually a small tree but if you want to keep it small you can prune it or keep it in a container. I wouldn't start it from seed because it will take a long time to become productive. You're better of buying one from a nursery. They are becoming more widely available in recent years, you should be able to track one down without too much trouble. I hope this helps. Jamus. |
Here is a link that might be useful: curry leaf tree
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 2, 06 at 1:05
| Many thanks Jamus for your information. Most useful. I have had several curry plants that I have bought at an Indian spice shop, but they have always died after a while. I have my suspcions about the health of the plant. So I am eager to try again. I guess I will search the nurseries. Was there today, but had pesky son in tow, so couldnt think straight and remember to have a look. Oh dear! Thanks for your input my friend. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Are talking about a curry PLANT or a curry TREE - and is there a difference? We've had a curry tree for many years, with long frondy leaves. We prune when it gets a bit tall and it recovers well. They're now fairly readily available in most nurseries. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| There is a plant people call curry plant, but it's inedible and not good for anything at all really. Better to just forget about it and concentrate on the proper curry leaf tree, Murraya koenigii. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 10, 06 at 3:47
| Yes I know the plant you mean, Jamus, it is a plant worth forgetting about...the leaves smell like curry, but you cant eat them. Still looking for the murraya, though. I use a lot of curry leaves in Indian cooking and it would be wonderful to have it growing in the garden. Popi |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| popi, I noticed Bunnings garden centres have them. If they don't have one at your local store you could ask them to get one in. You will have no trouble growing it where you are, here in Adelaide my tree looks very sad all winter, but always booms back to life in the summer. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 10, 06 at 19:12
| Thanks Jamus, I will be visiting Bunnings to have a look. They where good last year when I ordered 6 grape vines, chiraz, they where very prompt and friendly. Do you use the leaves in cooking ? Popi |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 11, 06 at 3:31
| Went to Bunnings, I have ordered the Murraya koenigii, they had never heard of it. Might try other nurseries. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Bunnings must have seperate stock lists for each store? Here in Adelaide they certainly carry it. Popi, yes my wife and I have taught ourselves a lot about Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. We used to sell spices and spice blends at produce markets. I use curry leaves quite often, especially in a special fish curry we make, with tamarind and coconut milk. It's divine. :) |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 11, 06 at 19:25
| Jamus I do a lot of Indian cooking too, my hubbie is Indian, and I have a lovely mother in law who gives me recipes. Please, please...can you forward me the fish curry recipe you make..sounds devine. We also eat a lot of fish, and I need fresh ideas! Sorry this is a bit off topic! Popi |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 15, 06 at 2:54
| I have tracked down a Murray koenigii from Greenpatch seeds. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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Hello - I sowed some seed of Murraya koenigii about a month ago and they have germinated well.
A quick note on the other 'curry bush' - silver leaved and curry scented. It actually is edible, however cooking destroys its flavor. Try finely chopping the leaves and adding to mayonnaise for lovely curry flavor for potato and egg salads etc. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Could someone let me know a nursery selling Murraya plants (curry leaves) around Melbourne? Thanks. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 13, 06 at 2:14
| Sriyani I could not find any nursery with Murraya koenigii, I ended up getting it sent to me in the mail from Greenpatch Seeds. It cost about $15, its small, but it got to me in one piece! I think I will track down some seeds and try growing more myself. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Hi Sriyani, I have two 14" high plants of Murraya Koenigii for sale. I had about 100 of them and sold off all of them except for 5 large ones. I am selling off two of them. I live in Melbourne and if you are interested you could email me at ajay.kamath@mainstreamsoftware.com and we could discuss a suitable price.
Cheers-
Ajay |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Could someone let me know a nursery selling Murraya plants (curry leaves) around Indinapolis? Thanks. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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- Posted by popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Jan 10, 07 at 18:19
| Renugera I suggest you do a google search. Not familiar with that area of the world. BTW my Murraya is in the ground and has not put out any new leaves, its still green and alive, but just not growing. I water it, it has sun.....does anyone know if they are slow to get a move on ? Ajay....did you grow all those Murraya's from seed ? Popi Its about 10cm high not very tall. |
RE: Curry plant - Murraya sp.
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| Hi The statement ( * Posted by jamus_s SA Australia (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 10, 06 at 2:31 There is a plant people call curry plant, but it's inedible and not good for anything at all really. Better to just forget about it and concentrate on the proper curry leaf tree, Murraya koenigii. ) is not entirely correct.. You can use the leaves of the curry PLANT, in "flavouring" lite foods ie. soups and sauces and the like. This I have done many times with great success. The curry LEAF TREE (Murraya koenigii) is the one most people use in culinary creations. So both can be used but I would prefer the curry LEAF TREE for flavouring heavy foods. and yes they are distinctively different, in look and texture and uses. So there ya go! hope this helps.. |
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