Indian-saffron
Curcuma longa
Turmeric is a tropical rhizomatous plant that grows best in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light or dappled shade and rich, well-draining soil. Plant rhizomes in spring and water consistently through the growing season; the plant dies back in autumn, at which point you can harvest the bright orange rhizomes for culinary or medicinal use. It can be grown in containers indoors in cooler climates, provided it receives warmth and adequate moisture.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Generously During The Growing Season, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist; Reduce Watering Significantly In Winter When The Plant Is
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 5, 2022 by Ingrid Pouillet (cc-by-sa)
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