Turmeric

How to grow 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 indoor 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