Turmeric
SpeciesCurcuma longa
Also called Indian saffron, turmeric plant, medicinal plant
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Turmeric is a Perennial Herb that thrives in USDA Zones 8–12.” — How and when to plant Turmeric | Growing Guide & Forecast
“Seeds germinate in about 21 days” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield
“240–300 days” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“when soil temperatures consistently reach 65°F or higher” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home
“It requires partial_sun and takes around 210–300 days to mature.” — How and when to plant Turmeric | Growing Guide & Forecast
“High — keep soil consistently moist” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“pH range: 6 - 7 (optimal: 6.5)” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield
“USDA zones 8-11, or as an annual in zones 6-7” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home
“space them 6-8 inches apart within rows” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home
“Seed Starting Trays” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“Start Indoors 8 weeks before last frost” — How and when to plant Turmeric | Growing Guide & Forecast
“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
“bright orange rhizomes” — Turmeric Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“a reflective grow tent can provide” — Growing Turmeric in the US: Rhizome to Cured Powder Guide — AgriPureagripure — home
“Common Pests shoot borers, rhizome scale, leaf roller” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield
“Common Diseases rhizome rot, leaf blotch, leaf spot” — How to Grow Turmeric: Yield 16,500 kg fresh rhizome/ha Guide | WiseYield
“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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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Turmeric
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian