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Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Also known as: Indian saffron, turmeric root
Tropical rhizome producing bright orange root used in cooking and medicine. Attractive canna-like foliage. Long warm season required.
Growing Requirements
SunPart Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth2–3″
Height24–36″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
240–300 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 8–11
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 8–11
Start rhizomes indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Needs 8–10 months of warm weather. Harvest when leaves yellow and die back.
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