common turmeric

How to Grow and Care for common turmeric

common turmeric · Curcuma longa
Also known as: turmeric

Grow in a well-drained but moisture retentive soil, rich in organic matter and in indirect, bright light and in a warm conservatory, greenhouse or window indoors, in temperatures no lower than 18°C (65°F)

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing common turmeric

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in a well-drained but moisture retentive soil, rich in organic matter and in indirect, bright light and in a warm conservatory, greenhouse or window indoors, in temperatures no lower than 18°C (65°F)

How to Water common turmeric?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for common turmeric?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for common turmeric?

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What Soil Is Best for common turmeric?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for common turmeric?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize common turmeric?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune common turmeric?

remove old, yellowed stems as necessary

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How to Propagate common turmeric?

Propagate by division

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How to Transplant common turmeric?

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How to Care for common turmeric in Winter?

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How to Plant common turmeric?

Grow in a well-drained but moisture retentive soil, rich in organic matter and in indirect, bright light and in a warm conservatory, greenhouse or window indoors, in temperatures no lower than 18°C (65°F)

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How to Repot common turmeric?

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How to Harvest common turmeric?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of common turmeric

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Attributes of common turmeric

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbs - Culinary
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming · Columnar upright
OriginIndia, Malaysia

Scientific Classification

Species
Curcuma longa
Genus
Curcuma
Family
Zingiberaceae
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