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how to grow curry leaves at home .could anyone help me with this.thx

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• From: CI (@ cs2417433-245.houston.rr.com) on: Tue Jan 14 00:14:25
  
  Hi Arvind,
  You cannot buy curry leaf plant's seeds in USA.(This is to the best of my knowledge. Forgive me if I am wrong) You can buy a plant from some of the Indian Stores of warm climated cities of USA. Once the plant is growing nicely, either it will make small plants next to them or give you seeds which could be planted.
  
  Hi Geeta,
  I haven't seen anyone growing curry leaf plant with a dried seed. I might be wrong, but my mother-in-law says that the seed has to be planted when it is still wet and has the outer fruit covering on it. Once, I brought 3 such fruits from India and planted them. Two of them started sprouting nicely. I now have a big plant.
  
  Bye,
  CI
  
  
• From: Wazza (@ host213-122-184-131.in-addr.btopenworld.com) on: Thu Jan 16 08:39:19
  
  You may be able to get the seeds from www.chilternseeds.co.uk, they have had them in last year, but none in stock at the moment. They told me they have grown plants from these seeds, but they only REMAIN VIABLE FOR A FEW WEEKS!!
  Good luck
  Wazza
  
  
• From: Geeta (@ 64.107.149.222) on: Thu Jan 16 10:57:56
  
  Hi,
  I recently got two curry leaf plants about 12" inches in a height when I got them they were healthy but now they look little drupey and two to three leaves fell off. I put them close the window where the sun came in and stayed about three hours was it because it was cold at night time or what. I also moved the plant two to three times in the day times where the sun came in.Why does my plant look sick because it was to cold by the window or I keep moving the plant to many times or What? Please save my plant give me some good advise I do not want to kill this plant. What is good fertilzer and what other things I can use to keep the plant healthy and grow very fast. Thanks.
  
  
• From: Rimi (@ dsc02-aui-tx-4-149.rasserver.net) on: Thu Jan 16 11:48:54
  
  Hi Geeta, Perhaps tips from this website will help solve your problem.
  
  http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/sources/msg0219510420166.html
  
  
• From: Chitra (@ user-0ccsvpa.cable.mindspring.com) on: Thu Jan 16 14:23:09
  
  Hello Geeta,
  When you move the plants repeatedly from one spot to another, they get shocked. If you are living in an area with very cold winter temperatures, you need to bring the plants inside to protect them from freeze. Keep the plants in a room that is bright during day time. When we turn on the heater at home, these plants lose moisture to a great degree and they drop their leaves to reduce water evaporation. You may mist the plants with water several times a day to increase the humidity around them.In cold whether when they are kept inside, no need to fertilize them. Water them when the soil is dry. Touch the soil with your fingers and if it is dry water the plant.
  When the temperature warms up in spring, and the danger of the last freeze is over, then you can bring them outside. Start feeding them in spring. I feed my plants with a very mild miracle grow solution, whenever I water them. Miracle Grow 13:13:13 balanced formula. For potted plants the only nutrient they get is what we give them. You need to put just a pinch in ½ gallon water to make a very dilute solution. Over feeding will destroy the plant.
  Hope this helps and I wish you good luck.
  
  
• From: meena (@ user-2injg5v.dialup.mindspring.com) on: Thu Jan 16 20:25:59
  
  Hi,
  Folks interested in purchasing a CURRY LEAF plant try contacting 'EXOTICA', rare fruit nursery in LA, 2508-B E vista way, PO box 160, vista, CA 92085(619)724-9093
  I purchased my plant some 9yrs back it is doing very well. I did not replant the plant for good 6-7 yrs, only very recently did i repot in a huge pot, which i cannot bring it in during winter.It has survived!They did carry all sorts of plants even tulasi for those intersted.
  BTW i do not know if the nursery still exist. Just try if any of u are intersted. The nursery will give u all the info u need - how to take care of any rare plants that u do purchase.
  Good plantin' ;)
  
  
• From: meena (@ user-2injg5v.dialup.mindspring.com) on: Thu Jan 16 20:29:04
  
  Ha u guys are lucky they do still exists, just searched them on the web. http://www.bonusweb.com/exotica/
  
  
• From: shakthi (@ 210-210-75-119.lan.sify.net) on: Sun Sep 28 07:23:41
  
  We can supply curry plant for your purposes
  Those need please visit us at
  
  www.parkerindia.net/curry.htm
  
  
• From: francis (@ du-20-189.ppp.telenordia.se) on: Tue Apr 13 17:45:39
  
  What are the medicinal value in curry leaf? Could someone answer?
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17022-189.jam.rr.com) on: Tue Apr 13 22:23:25 EDT 2004
  
  Hi francis,
  Curry leaves contains 66.3 % moisture, 6.1% protein , fat (ether extract) 1%, carbohydrates 16.0 %, fiber 6.4 % and mineral matter 4.2 % per 100 grams. Their mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid and vitamin C.
  Curry leaves are used in ayurvedic medicine and considered as medicinal plant. It is considered good for stomach disorders, diabetes, kidney disorders and many others.
  http://www.indiamart.com/adityaspices/basic-spices.html
  
  
• From: Madhu (@ lan-202-144-61-145.maa.sify.net) on: Thu Apr 22 03:23:02 EDT 2004
  
  Curry leaves contains 66.3 % moisture, 6.1% protein , fat (ether extract) 1%, carbohydrates 16.0 %, fiber 6.4 % and mineral matter 4.2 % per 100 grams. Their mineral and vitamin contents are calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid and vitamin C.
  
  Curry leaves are used in ayurvedic medicine and considered as medicinal plant. It is considered good for stomach disorders, diabetes, kidney disorders and many others.
  
  
• From: Geeta (@ 64.107.149.214) on: Mon Apr 26 13:16:33 EDT 2004
  
  Hi,
  I have 2 1/2 feet tall curry leaf plant and recently I transplanted into bigger pot and now the leaves and the branches look droopy and the tip of the plant does not even grow. Can anyone please healp my plant grow tall, make it purkup and healthy again.
  
  
• From: jw46 (@ id-cralid-cuda1a-59-91.losaca.adelphia.net) on: Wed Apr 28 21:43:25 EDT 2004
  
  Geeta
  
  It is probably transplant shock, not to worry too much,the roots have been disturbed and it will take a while for them to get re-integrated with the soil...
  
  Water just a bit more than usual, give it time...It should respond...
  
  
• From: jw46 (@ id-cralid-cuda1a-59-91.losaca.adelphia.net) on: Wed Apr 28 21:43:30 EDT 2004
  
  Geeta
  
  It is probably transplant shock, not to worry too much,the roots have been disturbed and it will take a while for them to get re-integrated with the soil...
  
  Water just a bit more than usual, give it time...It should respond...
  
  
• From: Ram (@ pcp08453107pcs.7acres01.ar.comcast.net) on: Sat Jun 12 01:31:04
  
  I understand Tulasi seeds and other herbal seeds are available at:
  http://www.sandmountainherbs.com/basil_sacred_green.html
  Since I do not know the equivalent Englis/botanical name for Curry leaves, I am not able to specifically find out if the seeds are available. You may do some home work to find out.
  Thanks
  Ram (Fremont)
  
  
• From: diane (@ connector.hsd.bellsouth.net) on: Thu Jun 17 11:30:02 EDT 2004
  
  hi everyone,
  i live in florida, south florida to be exact. i grow curry plants. they grow very easy from the mother plant as i call it. i did start out with a plant and not seeds. i csn ship leaves to anyone interseted in buying. i sell them far less than the store. i can ship a whole pound for ten doolars. you know curry leaves are very light, so pond is alot. i would be happy to find out more from others out there that are using curry leaves. i love to use them in lamb curry and fish curries. my e-mail is dianepers@bellsouth .net
  
  
• From: Saritha (@ nr5-216-196-166-202.fuse.net) on: Fri Jun 25 19:09:03 EDT 2004
  
  Hi,
  
  I am actually looking for curry leave plant..Anyone can tell me where i can find that one?...I got the seeds but its not coming...I am in Easecoast side..
  
  Thanks in advance
  Saritha
  
  
• From: B. Jayaram (@ d1440m31.niehs.nih.gov) on: Wed Jul 14 14:33:15
  
  I am looking for a Curry leave plant, live in NC. Could any one let me know where I can get Curry leave plant.
  Thanks.
  
  
• From: Sathya (@ ool-4355dab3.dyn.optonline.net) on: Wed Jul 14 19:01:17 EDT 2004
  
  Saritha, Jayaram
  
  Bhatia nurseries in NY sell curry leave plants in different sizes. Call them or email them. They do not have a secured website. They do ship the plants within US.
  
  Bhatia Nurseries
  Division of
  PC LINK CORP.
  20 West 38th Street. (3rd Floor)
  New York, NY 10018
  Tel. 212.221.7040
  naribhatia@bhatia-nurseries.com
  
  Here is the link for their website. You can have a look at curry leaves and other Indian flowers.
  
  http://www.bhatia-nurseries.com/favorite.htm
  
  
  
• From: Sathya (@ ool-4355dab3.dyn.optonline.net) on: Wed Jul 14 19:10:29 EDT 2004
  
  For anyone interested in growing Indian vegetables including drumsticks and Tulasi (Holy basil) plant visit this site
  http://www.seedsofindia.com/
  
  
• From: Nitixa (@ taldchs2.tenneco-automotive.com) on: Sun Jul 18 15:06:28 EDT 2004
  
  Does anyone know where I might be able to buy a curry leave plant in the Chicago area? I checked out the site naribhatia@bhatia-nurseries.com, but I am reluctant to order in case the plant come to me in bad condition and would rather go to a nursery locally and buy it.
  
  Thanks
  
  
• From: krithi (@ 146-115-229-240.c3-0.frm-ubr1.sbo-frm.ma.cable.rcn.com) on: Mon Jul 19 20:27:31 EDT 2004
  
  Hi,
  i live in boston and have been propagating curry leaf plants for aboout five years now. I sell them locally and they are healthy plants.
  If you are around boston area i can help you out.
  
  
• From: Vukovic (@ ) on: Mon Aug 2 16:10:37
  
  How do you get more curry plants out of the "mother Plant"????? I have one and would like more. Also, I live in Switzerland...Cold winters...do you people think I should bring it in for the very long harsh winters?
  
  
• From: jojo (@ acc39dd5.ipt.aol.com) on: Thu Aug 5 01:11:27 EDT 2004
  
  If somebody nearby LA I could give one or two plants
  
  
• From: XXX (@ blue.dregis.com) on: Tue Sep 7 09:03:53
  
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• From: Homebound (@ c-67-167-108-5.client.comcast.net) on: Mon Sep 13 18:58:31 EDT 2004
  
  Any vendors for Curry leaf plants in Chicago area ??? Details with Phone numbers appreciated.
  Or anybody who can give me a sapling. Can pick it up!
  Any help appreciated..
  Thanks.
  
  
• From: Homebound (@ c-67-167-108-5.client.comcast.net) on: Mon Sep 13 19:00:09 EDT 2004
  
  Hey Nitixa, If you get to know of any..please post the details for me too!
  
  Thanks in Advance.
  
  
• From: Fridge (@ a8906.a.pppool.de) on: Mon Sep 20 13:51:46 EDT 2004
  
  Can one grow curry leaf inside a flat?
  
  Devi: I normaly throw the curry leaves in with the ginger and garlic when frying the onions, am I destroying all the vitamins cooking it this way?
  
  

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