Curry Leaf
Murraya koenigii
- Days to harvest
- 365–730 days
- Sunlight
- 6–10 hours/day
- Watering
- 3–5 per day
- Plant spacing
- 200 cm
- Minimum container size
- 40cm deep × 40cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 18 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-35 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1200-2000 mm
- Humidity
- 65-85%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Seedling or stem cutting; 2x2 m for small plot
Soil requirements
Sandy loam, well-drained, pH 5.5-7.5
Companion Plants
- Bird's Eye Chilimoderate
Traditional Indian-Malaysian garden pairing; curry leaf provides partial shade for chili; both attract beneficial insects
- Lemongrassmoderate
Lemongrass border deters pests from curry leaf; complementary aromatic profiles
- Turmericmoderate
Turmeric as understorey beneath curry leaf tree; both common in traditional Malaysian herb gardens
Common Pests & Diseases
Safety Notes
Generally pest-resistant tree. Avoid systemic pesticides as leaves consumed fresh. Scale insects manageable with neem oil spray. Prune regularly for bushy growth. Safe for regular harvest.
Market Demand
High — essential for Indian cuisine; constant demand from Indian restaurants; sold in small bunches at wet markets
Regional Notes
Year-round harvest. Low maintenance perennial. Indian diaspora communities in Malaysia, Singapore primary buyers.
Sources
- Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15
Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Category: Herbs