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

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grow indoors

Grow in a 10+ gallon pot and move indoors before frost — established plants produce leaves year-round.

Plant zones

9b–11b

Washington last frost

late January

Washington first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

180–360 days

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

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Jul 29 – Jan 25

Dates are approximate, based on Washington'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 Washington

Washington has dramatically different climates. The wet maritime west (Zone 8a-8b) is mild and productive year-round. Eastern Washington is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6) with hot dry summers.