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Can You Grow Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta) in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Won't grow here

Curry leaf is frost-tender but thrives as a container plant on a sunny windowsill all winter.

Plant zones

9b–11b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

180–360 days

When to plant Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta)s in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Feb 10

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta)

The curry leaf tree (Murraya koenigii) is the source of fresh kadi patta — the aromatic leaves irreplaceable in South Indian cooking. Fresh leaves bear no resemblance to dried. Grows beautifully as a container plant, overwintering indoors in cold climates.

Buy a small plant from an Indian grocery or specialty nursery — growing from seed is very slow. Pot in well-drained mix, full sun. Bring indoors before temperatures drop below 32°F. Water deeply but allow to dry between waterings. Harvest individual leaflets — never strip the whole stem at once.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.