How to grow Curry Plant

Helichrysum italicum

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It does not like to be kept wet. Will not tolerate maritime exposure. Needs sun, won’t grow well in shade.

Growing Curry plant from seed

Seed – sow February/March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 2 – 3 weeks at 20°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Curry plant about 42 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Curry plant

Prefers well drained soils

As Curry plant is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

How long does Curry plant take to grow?

These estimates for how long Curry plant takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Curry plant to germinate?: 20 days
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When should I plant Curry plant?

Our when to plant Curry plant estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Curry plant before or after your last frost date.: 42 days before Last Frost Date

Curry plant Etymology

Although this is not the plant used in making Indian curry, the leaves release a scent of curry when brushed.

Angustifolium is Latin for “narrow leaves”or “a narrow snout”.¹

Other names for Curry plant

Italian everlasting

Helichrysum angustifolium

Footnotes

¹ Latin Dictionary