Turmeric growing herbaceous of the genus Curcuma also known as Curcumin or Curcuma plant, Turmeric perennial evergreen semi-deciduous plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, temperate, subtropical, mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+
Flower color white, pink or purple, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence the bottom part (bracts) look like beehive with green color
Turmeric rhizome
Rhizome color is orange the peal is brown-orange, very strong flavor
Turmeric for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Turmeric growing and care:
Frost free, humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Bores
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
0.5-1.5 m, 20-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
White, pink or purple, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence bracts are green, look like beehive
Pollination is done by:
Bees, birds
Edible Roots
Information about Turmeric rhizome:
Rhizome color is orange the peal is brown-orange, very strong flavor
When to pull up Turmeric rhizome:
Summer / Autumn
Uses of Turmeric rhizome:
Spices, cooked
Scientific name:
Curcuma longa