Turmeric

SpeciesCurcuma longa

Also called Indian saffron, turmeric plant, medicinal plant

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Turmeric
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination21 days

“Seeds germinate in about 21 days” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield

Germination temperature65 °F

“when soil temperatures consistently reach 65°F or higher” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home

WaterHigh — keep soil consistently moist

“High — keep soil consistently moist” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE

Soil pH6–7

“pH range: 6 - 7 (optimal: 6.5)” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield

Spacing6–8 in

“space them 6-8 inches apart within rows” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home

Start indoors8 weeks before last frost

“Start Indoors 8 weeks before last frost” — How and when to plant Turmeric | Growing Guide & Forecast

Ready whenafter foliage dies back in fall

“Harvest after foliage dies back in fall” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE

Indoorsreflective grow tent

“a reflective grow tent can provide” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home

Pestsshoot borers, rhizome scale, leaf roller, scale insects

“Common Pests shoot borers, rhizome scale, leaf roller” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield

Diseasesrhizome rot, leaf blotch, leaf spot

“Common Diseases rhizome rot, leaf blotch, leaf spot” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield

Keep away fromzingiberaceae family crops, fennel

“Don't plant in the same spot where Zingiberaceae family crops grew last year.” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE

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