Home › Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta) › Grow in Indiana

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

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

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

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

180–360 days

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

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Oct 4 – Apr 2

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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.

Full curry leaf tree (kadi patta) growing guide →

Gardening in Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.