Turmeric
Curcuma longa
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Horticulturist Notes
Grown mainly for its underground rhizomes. Leaves naturally turn yellow and dry as the plant enters dormancy. Avoid water stagnation, which can cause rhizome rot. Harvest rhizomes after the foliage dries completely
Care Essentials
Watering Requirement
Slightly moist but not waterlogged
Soil Mix
40% garden soil + 30% cocopeat + 20% vermicompost + 10% sand/perlite
Fertilization Requirement
NPK monthly
Air Purifying
No