Curry Leaf Plant - Normal Variety

Organic Normal Curry Leaf Plant. 

There is nothing better than curry leaves to give flavour and aroma to your favourite dishes. Curry leaves play an important role in our health. We are often amazed at the health benefits of curry leaves that are excluded from our diet. The ancients used to say about curry leaves in folk medicine and herbal medicine that it has a thousand benefits. Curry leaves are rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper, minerals, amino acids, flavonoids, vitamins A, B, C, E and carbohydrates. In short, we can realize the importance of curry leaves in our diet.

To prevent the spreading of citrus greening disease, the EU introduced a ban on the import of fresh curry plant leaves in 2014. It’s therefore very difficult to find fresh leaves in Europe. Dried leaves can still be imported, of course. But dried curry plant leaves have very little flavour compared to fresh leaves. The curry leaves are a flavouring agent in many Indian curries including lentil dishes, chutneys, and soups. The curry leaves do not keep well when off the plant and even in the fridge they have a very short shelf life, so why not grow your own and pick your own leaves fresh?

We sell all the below varieties of curry leaf plant:
1) Regular - Standard curry leaf variety, widely available everywhere. This standard variety is the cheapest as it is readily available everywhere.  
2) Gamthi - Extremely Rare Variety. Packed with flavours and aroma, bigger and wider leaves. Most productive variety with putting out new growth. 
3) Suhasini - Extremely Rare Variety. Our favourite Curry Leaf Plants UK, supreme in terms of flavour and aroma, smaller leaves, flowers 3-4 times a year producing plenty of seeds. 
4) Dwarf/ Gomati - Short but more bushy with plenty of leaves. Flavourful than regular type and the most aromatic, Ideal for people living in flats/apartments. 
5) Indonesian Variety - Fastest grower but comparatively least flavour and aroma

Curry Leaf plant is actually a shrub (small tree) that grows slowly. Therefore, the Curry leaf plant is not a fast grower in the initial stage. It takes a couple of years for the young curry leaf plant to establish roots and adjust to the new environment before it starts to grow in height. The most crucial point of curry leaf growing is after 24 months when the plant is due for a heavy pruning - we believe this is very essential to turn it from a 'Plant' to a 'Tree' phase.

- 3-4 months seedlings: Comes in a 9cm pot, 5cm - 15cm in height. If you are looking for a gift for someone, this size isn't ideal due to the small pot.
- 6-8 months plant: Comes in a 15cm pot, 10cm - 25cm in height (depending on Gamthi/Regular). Due to well developed roots on this stage, we highly recommend the 6 months onwards age group to our international buyers with higher transit times.
- 12 months: Comes in a 15cm pot, 25cm - 50cm in height. Our Recommended size for a perfect gift. Leaves are ready to be picked straightaway to use in curries.
- 24 months: A perfect luxury gift for someone close. Our tallest trees at the moment are 100cm - 140cm with plenty of leaves. Leaves are ready to be picked straightaway to use in curries. 
- 24 months (Bare Root): We do a hard prune after 24 months, we believe this is essential to turn it from a 'Plant' to a 'Tree' phase. Experienced gardeners order this option the most due to the healthiest roots and stem (also gives plenty of baby plants every Spring). If your country has tight custom restrictions with live plants, this is the best option to ensure that you get it delivered.

-36 Months: Comes in a 25cm pot, height roughly between 140 - 190cm. Due to the size, it is quiet hard to deliver this. Contact us before placing an order. 

Growing information:
Curry leaf plants are not the easiest of plants to grow here in UK because of course they originate in much hotter climates so they do need a little bit of extra care when growing here. All customers will receive a PDF booklet to your email with all the instructions for taking care of the plant. If you have any difficulty with accessing your email, we are happy to send the instructions printed along with the plant. Follow the link here for our Curry Leaf growing guide. 

Benefits:

Curry leaves are used in Ayurvedic medicine and are believed to have various health benefits. For example, curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, B, and C. They also contain compounds that may help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. In addition, curry leaves are said to boost digestive health and promote weight loss. While more research is needed to confirm these claims, there is no doubt that curry leaves are a healthy addition to Indian cuisine.

Studies have shown that adding curry leaves to the diet can improve memory.
-The carbazole alkaloids and tannins contained in curry leaves are good for liver health.
-It also protects the liver from diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatitis.
-For those who suffer from constant sneezing and runny nose, it is beneficial to eat a small amount of turmeric and curry leaves daily.
-As it is a storehouse of vitamin A, curry leaves have a special ability to improve eyesight.
-There is nothing better than curry leaves to enhance hair beauty. Applying coconut oil on the scalp daily along with curry leaves will help in hair growth. It is also good for premature greying and split ends.
-Incorporating curry leaves in the diet helps in better digestion and prevents germs.
-Curry leaves are also very good for improving the vocal cords.
-Curry leaves, which have antibacterial properties, are a staple for people with skin problems. To get rid of various infections on the skin, it can be mixed with water, rubbed on the affected area and rinsed off after 30 minutes.
-Just mix curry leaves and yoghurt and apply it on the face to increase the radiance of the skin. Add curry leaves and turmeric and apply on the affected area to get rid of acne. To get rid of acne, scars, apply mixture of a few drops of lemon juice and curry leaves on the affected area and leave it on for 10 minutes.

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT SHIPPING TO CANADA, SWEDEN, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA & Oklahoma State (US). - If you are keen, best to order any bare root curry leaf plant (successfully delivered multiple times) to get through customs at your own risk.