Curry herb grows as a subshrub but is variable in size. While dwarf varieties only grow to around 50 to 60 centimeters high, other species can reach a height of up to one meter. Propagation is easy.
How can I multiply curry herb?
Curry herb can be propagated by cuttings or sowing. Cuttings are cut shortly before flowering, while sowing begins in January on the windowsill at 20 °C. The germination period is several weeks.
How can I multiply curry herb?
You have various options for propagating curry herb in your own garden or home. On the one hand, you can take cuttings, which gives 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 to take cuttings is shortly before flowering. It is practically identical to the ideal harvest time. However, you should use slightly woody shoots for cuttings.
Where can I get germinable seeds?
Leave some of the wilting inflorescences on the plant in summer to give the seeds a chance to ripen. You can then harvest the dry 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 purchase seeds commercially (online or specialist store).
Sowing curry herb
You can start sowing curry herb as early as January. The seeds need sufficient light to germinate, so they should only be thinly covered with soil. Uniform moisture and a temperature of around 20 °C are also necessary for germination. This may take a few weeks. You can prick out the seedlings when they are about five centimeters tall.
Caring for 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 can be planted in the garden.
The most important things in brief:
- Sowing: from January on the windowsill
- Germination temperature: around 20 °C
- Germination time: several weeks
- Cut cuttings: in May or June, shortly before flowering[7link]
- Rooting possible in the soil or in a glass of water
Tip
Water your young curry herb regularly, but sparingly. It does not tolerate waterlogging.
