Curry plant

Helichrysum angustifolia 'Tall Curry' - Curry plant

The leaves have a mild curry fragrance.

However, they are not used as a substitute for curry powder. Young shoots and leaves are often added to Mediterranean dishes, stewed meat, fish or vegetables, giving food a distinctive flavour. The leaves are usually removed before serving.

It has a resinous, slightly bitter aroma, somewhat reminiscent of sage or wormwood.

Key features:
Type: A biennial plant that overwinters in the Latvian climate only in a greenhouse or indoors.
Height: 40-50 cm, compact and upright.
Aroma: Strong curry fragrance. The flavour is spicy, slightly bitter and resinous.
Flowers: Decorative yellow flower buttons, blooming in the second year.

Growing and care:
☀️ Position: Sunny and warm.
🌱 Soil: Light, loose soil with good drainage is recommended. Highly fertilised soil is not necessary, but it is important that the roots are not kept constantly wet.
💧 Watering: Regular
❄️ Overwintering: During the Latvian winter, it overwinters successfully only in an unheated greenhouse or a cool, bright indoor space.

Uses:
In the kitchen: Young shoots and leaves are added to stews, fish and vegetables for flavour. 
Floristry: The dried plant and flowers retain their colour and are excellent for decorations.
Decorative: Suitable for rock gardens, pots and herb boxes.

Delivery information:
- The curry plant is grown in a 13 cm pot.
- The photos are for illustrative purposes; the delivered plant may look visually different. Plants grow and their appearance changes.