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- Origin
- Sri Lanka, India
- Harvest Time
- Leaf harvest begins after 1–2 years; best flavor from mature leaves. Can be harvested regularly once established.
- Usage
- Culinary, Medicinal, Cooked Green
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Shurb, Small-Tree
- Planting Distance
- 1.5–2 m between plants; prefers full sun to light shade; well-drained soil.
- Nutritional Info
- Rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, B-complex, and antioxidants
- Strata Category
- Medium
- How to eat
- Use for flavoring curry, stews.
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 15. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 27. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 17. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 24. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 15. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 19. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 28. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 4. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 11. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 18. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. November - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Supports digestion, anti-diabetic, improves eyesight, antimicrobial
- Life Cycle
- Secondary
- Spanish Name
- Hoja de curry
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Murraya koenigii
- Edible parts
- Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion