When to plant curry leaf in Melbourne
Honest answer: curry leaf is a poor fit for Melbourne. Melbourne's cool temperate climate doesn't give it a reliable sowing or transplanting window in a typical year. Established plants can still crop October – April.
Cool temperate zone tip
Container growing with indoor winter protection is the reliable approach in Melbourne. A large pot in a warm, sunny spot will keep a productive tree for years.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Curry Leaf is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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Can you grow curry leaf in Melbourne?
Melbourne's cool temperate climate makes curry leaf a poor fit: the engine finds no reliable sowing or transplanting window in a typical year.