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About the Curry Leaf Herb The plant is tropical to sub-tropical and produces small, fragrant, white flowers that become small, black, berry-like fruits. The fruit is edible, but the seed is poisonous and must be removed prior to use.
What can I do with curry leaves seeds?
Quote from video: You just need to press a little bit and the inner seed will come out very easily. Now cover all the seeds with a very thin layer of soil. Now water in thoroughly.
Can you eat curry tree berries?
Curry berries can be eaten fresh as a snacking fruit. They can also be squeezed for their juice. Most commonly they are used to make a nutritional juice or tonic used in Ayurvedic medicine. Though the seeds are toxic, they do contain an antibacterial and antifungal essential oil that is used in perfumery.
Is curry leaf toxic?
HYDEARABAD: The ubiquitous curry leaf, which is a must-have in every south Indian kitchen, might actually be a silent killer. Agricultural scientists have warned that the commercially-cultivated curry leaves are laced with poisonous pesticides that cause cancer and lead to health problems in the long run.
Can I eat curry leaf plant?
Curry leaves can be used in the same way you would add a bay leaf to a dish. They work well in soups, stews and sauces.
How do you store curry leaf seeds?
Unlike many other seeds which can be dried and will germinate months or even years later; curry leaf seeds simply don’t. When they are dried, they loose their viability. So it is recommended to sow the seeds immediately after receiving them. They will be shipped in moist cotton inside a ziplock bag to keep them fresh.
How do you prune a curry leaf tree?
Quote from video: So harvesting least on the curry leaf plant is actually a way to prune the plant itself. So you cut off about eight inches or so from the growing tip.
Which curry plant is edible?
The truth is, the plant called “curry” isn’t actually an edible plant at all. Helichrysum italicum, sometimes listed as H. angustifolium, is the herb commonly sold as a curry plant by well-meaning nurseries and garden centers. It has a warm, curry-like fragrance, but is bitter to the taste.