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Agrifarming - In-Growing Curry Leaf Plant From Cuttings Seed Kadi Patta PDF
Agrifarming - In-Growing Curry Leaf Plant From Cuttings Seed Kadi Patta PDF
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A step by step guide for growing curry leaf plant from the
cuttings, seeds
Today, we go through the topic of curry leaf plant growing from cutting and seed. We
also cover propagation of curry leaf plants from stem, cuttings or seeds. Other facts we
talk about are curry leaf plant care, curry leaf seed germination, etc.
Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) is a very important perennial tree vegetable. Its leaves are
used mostly to improve the taste and flavor of foods. Its leaves are slightly pungent and
retain their flavor even after drying. Ground curry leaf with mature coconut kernel and
spices forms a superb preserve.
Curry leaf plants are a section of the Indian seasoning called curry. Curry leaf seasoning
is a compilation of many herbs and spices, whose flavor can sometimes come from
curry leaf plants.
(1) Regular: these grow tall and fast and look most like the curry leaf buy at the
grocery store;
(2) Dwarf: these do not grow as tall and the leaves are lighter in color and longer than
the ones you generally buy at the store;
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(3) Gamthi: Gamthi is the most fragrant, has thick leaves, and grows the slowest of the
three.
There are two improved varieties of curry leaf – DWD 1 and DWD 2. Both types of these
have a good aroma. They have an oil content percentage of 5.22% and 4.09%
respectively. They are mostly cultivated in Karnataka. DWD 1 is sensitive to the winter
season. During winter its development is poor, whereas DWD 2 is winter insensitive.
This type gives a higher yield than DWD 1. ‘Senkaampu’ is a local cultivar developed in
many parts of Tamil Nadu.
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Curry leaf can be cultivated in a wide range of soils. Red sandy loam soil is ideal for
curry leaf cultivation. It can tolerate a temperature range up to 37°C. But below 16°C, its
leaves growth is affected.
Curry leaf propagation is mainly through cuttings or seeds. For raising seedlings, well-
ripe fruits are collected from high-yielding curry leaf plants. The seeds are sown either
in nursery or polybags filled with a mixture of 1:1:1 sand, soil and farmyard manure or
FYM. Seeds germinate in three weeks. One-year-old seedlings are planted in the major
field. It can also be propagated by root suckers process. There are a number of root
suckers close to its plants. They are separated from the main plant during the rainy
season and planted instantly in the main field
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Remove hard outer shell before sowing for faster germination rate. Use fresh curry leaf
seeds for high germination rate. Sow them in excellent quality potting soil. If the
temperature is not warm around 65°F (20°C), layer it with polyethylene or keep it in the
greenhouse since the seeds germinate in warm temperature.
The seed is the pit of the fruit and can either be cleaned or the entire fruit can be sown.
Fresh seed shows the greatest germination rate. Sow the seeds in potting soil and
maintain them damp but not wet. They will want a warm area of at least 68 degrees
Fahrenheit (20°C.) to germinate. Growing curry leaf tree from seed is not an easy task
because the germination process is fickle. Other methods of germination are more
consistent.
One-year-old seedlings are appropriate for planting. One seedling is planted at the
center of the pit.
The process of growing curry leaves plants from seeds are explained below;
Pick curry leaf berries when they are almost ripe, becoming black color.
You can sow the whole ripe berry, but the germination process will be slow and
the success may be limited.
It is improved to squeeze the seed out of the fruit pulp and sow them in seed
raising mix.
Placing the curry leaf plant seeds in a moist paper towel for a few days before
putting them in the soil will speed up the germination process.
Cover the curry leaf seeds with soil and place in a warm place. The seeds will
germinate in about 10 to 15 days. Note that it can take longer to root if the
temperature is low.
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It is pointed out that fresh seeds will germinate simply in a few days, whereas old
seeds or dried seeds may not germinate or take a very long time. To speed up the
germination of curry plant seeds, soak the seeds in water for one day before
sowing.
The steps for growing curry leaves from cuttings are given below:
Fill a small pot with the rooting mix, which is a mixture of peat and sand, and
water well before planting.
Insert a pencil into the soil of the pot reaching up to one inch above the base. Take
out the pencil.
Then, take the curry plant cuttings. Select a branch or stem of the curry leaf tree
which is neither flexible or nor stiff, means semi-hard.
From this branch take a cutting of pencil thickness about 5 mm diameter and
about 5 inches long with 4 to 5 leaf sets.
Cut directly above the highest bud and a slant cut below the lowest bud. Remove
the lower set of leaves leaving top 2 to 3 sets. Cut each of the upper curry leaves
into half or less.
Put the lower element of the curry leaf stem cutting into the rooting hormone
powder and shake off the extra powder. Push the curry leaf cutting into the hole in
the pot and firm it. Do not water it again.
Put the pot in a polythene bag or zip-lock bag and tie the top end and place it in
shade. In about ten days, you will see your cutting to grow new buds. Maintain the
pot in shade for a few weeks until you find that the stick has become quite firm in
the soil, indicating the root growth.
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annually to keep plant tight, compact and producing the greatest amount of tasty
foliage.
This curry leaf plant is about 12 inches in height, leave about 3 to 4 inches from the top
and prune it right there. Make sure you make a nice sharp cut for pruning. Within a few
weeks, the plant will generate side shoots and fill out into a mini-grove of numerous
bushy stalks with pointed leaves. That is a sign that your curry leaf plants are healthy
and thriving.
Aftercare
The pit must be irrigated if there is no rain. The plant must be irrigated at 3-day
intervals if there are no rains. The field must be kept weed free. The plants must be
trained and pruned to maintain a height of 1m. The plant terminal buds are removed to
encourage lateral branching. A minimum of 5 to 6 branches are kept per plant.
Psyllid bug and scale: Psyllid bug and scales can be controlled by spraying
Dimethoate @ 1 ml/lit.
Diseases
Leaf spot
The curry leaf tree should be grown in rich, well-drained soil in full sunlight or
partial shade. It does well when developed in a pot. If it is grown outdoors, it must
be located in an area that does not receive a lot of wind.
Fresh curry leaves are being completely banned in the UK, Uday Dholakia,
Chairman of the National Asian Business Association has revealed. Neither has it
been possible to identify alternative import requirements, which could
consistently ensure freedom from the pathogen and its vectors in curry leaves.
During the winter season, curry plant’s leaves might turn yellow. This generally
means that the plant is about to go dormant and might lose its’ leaves.
Native to warmer countries, curry leaf plants develop best indoors in the UK.
Choose a bright windowsill away from any draughts or radiators where the
temperature range stays above at least 12°C.
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You can keep curry leaves in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two
weeks or freeze them. While dried curry leaves are also obtainable, they have less
aroma and flavor.
Curry leaves can be grown indoors in pots. They can be grown in the balcony, on
the terrace, backyard.
As an indoor plant in temperate areas, curry leaf develops and flowers from spring
through fall. In the north, it can experience a resting phase during the winter
months when the days are short.
Curry leaf is a restricted item because it is recognized to harbor pests associated
with citrus diseases. This citrus disease has cost the U.S. citrus industry billions in
lost revenue.
That’s all folks about growing curry leaf plant from the stem, and seeds. Keep growing
curry leaves!.
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