Turmeric

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