Curry herb grows as a subshrub, but is variable in size. While dwarf varieties are only about 50 to 60 centimeters high, other species can reach a height of up to one meter. Propagation is easy.

Curry herb is best propagated from seeds

How can I multiply curry herb?

There are various ways to propagate curry herb in your own garden or in the home. For one, you can take cuttings, giving you genetically identical plants. On the other hand, you can also sow curry herb. So you have the choice between several varieties.

Propagation by cuttings

The ideal time for cutting cuttings is just before flowering. It is practically identical to the ideal harvest time. However, use already slightly woody shoots for cuttings.

Where can I get viable seeds from?

In the summer, leave some of the wilting bud sites on the plant to give the seeds a chance to mature. You can then harvest the dried seeds in autumn for sowing in early spring. Store the seeds in a cool, dark and dry place over the winter. Alternatively, you can also buy seeds in stores (internet or specialist shop).

The sowing of curry herb

You can start sowing the curry herb as early as January. The seeds need sufficient light to germinate, so they should only be covered thinly with soil. Uniform humidity and a temperature of around 20 °C are also necessary for germination. This may take a few weeks. You can prick the seedlings when they are about five centimeters in size.

The care of the young plants

Curry herb is not difficult to care for. However, the sensitive young plants require a little more attention than the adult herb. They should be watered regularly. After the ice saints, they may be planted in the garden.

The essentials in brief:

  • Sow: from January on the windowsill
  • Germination temperature: around 20 °C
  • Germination period: several weeks
  • Cut cuttings: in May or June, just before flowering[7link]
  • Rooting possible in the ground or in a water glass

tips

Water your young curry herb regularly, but sparingly. It does not tolerate waterlogging.

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Vegetable garden