| Botanical name | Curcuma longa |
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| Common name(s) | Turmeric |
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. |
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| Planting Instructions | Plant turmeric rhizomes 15 to 20cm apart, 5 to 10cm deep and the growth buds must point upward. Turmeric can be planted whole or in smaller pieces with a couple of growing buds each. |
| Soil conditions | Does best in well-drained, loamy or alluvial fertile soil. |
| Uses | It contains a yellow-coloured chemical called curcumin, which is commonly used to colour foods and cosmetics. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Turmeric grows well with most plants. Growing turmeric under fruit trees is fantastic as it likes dappled shade, also grows well with limes, chillies, lemongrass, and coriander. |
| Interesting Info | Turmeric is the ingredient in curry that gives it a yellow colour. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. It’s also been used to boost cognitive ability. |
| Pests and Diseases | Diseases include rhizome rot, leaf blotch and leaf spot. In hot dry areas, spider mites may become a problem. |
| Harvesting | Ready to harvest 10 months after planting. |
Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
- Botanical name: Curcuma longa
- Common name(s): Turmeric
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
A yellow coloured root commonly used as a herb and spice. It is consumed fresh or dried as a spice. Plant turmeric rhizomes 15 to 20cm apart, 5 to 10cm deep and the growth buds must point upward. Turmeric can be planted whole or in smaller pieces with a couple of growing buds each.
Family: Zingiberaceae
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Curcuma longa requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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