{"product_id":"black-turmeric-plant-black-10-grow-bag","title":"Black Turmeric Plant Black - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Turmeric (Curcuma caesia), known in India as Kali Haldi, is a rhizomatous perennial herb of the ginger family with broad green leaves marked by a deep maroon-purple central stripe. Its rhizome, when cut, reveals a striking bluish-black flesh with a sharp camphor-like aroma that sets it apart from common turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the moist forests of north-east and central India, it sprouts with the monsoon, throws up its foliage and short-lived flower spike through the rains, and dies back to a dormant rhizome in the dry, cool months. It is grown both as an ornamental tropical foliage plant and for its highly valued, increasingly rare rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong used in folk and Ayurvedic traditions, the plant is regarded as sacred in parts of India and is cultivated by enthusiasts and medicinal-plant growers across warm, humid regions of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZingiberaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth-east and central India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (seasonal, monsoon-driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge broad green leaves with a deep maroon-purple central band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow florets with reddish-pink bracts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon (June to August)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical, warm and humid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to filtered sunlight; protect from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during the growing season; reduce sharply once foliage dies back and the rhizome goes dormant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, loose, well-drained loam high in organic matter; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 25-35 C; growth halts and plant goes dormant below about 15 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers high humidity (60% and above), as in monsoon conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with well-rotted compost or farmyard manure at planting; supplement with balanced fertilizer during active monsoon growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo pruning needed; remove yellowing or spent leaves as the plant enters dormancy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift and divide dormant rhizomes in late winter or early summer before the monsoon; replant in fresh soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy division of rhizomes; plant rhizome pieces with a healthy bud just before the monsoon (April to June).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for rhizome rot in waterlogged soil, leaf-eating caterpillars, and shoot borers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Black Turmeric is grown in India for several purposes:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Its rhizome is widely used in traditional and Ayurvedic remedies.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Valued as an ornamental tropical foliage plant for shaded gardens and large pots.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Considered auspicious and used in certain rituals and folk practices.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cultivated as a rare medicinal-plant collection species by enthusiasts and growers.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant rhizomes just before the monsoon (April to June) for the strongest sprouting, when warmth and rising humidity trigger active growth.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Site it in partial shade with rich, free-draining soil; in heavy monsoon regions raise the bed to prevent rhizome rot. As foliage yellows and dies back in late autumn, stop watering and let the rhizome rest dry through winter, then lift and divide before the next monsoon.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Black Turmeric different from ordinary turmeric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike common turmeric (Curcuma longa) which has bright orange flesh, Black Turmeric\u0026amp;#039;s rhizome is bluish-black inside with a strong camphor-like aroma, and it is far rarer and more valued in traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how should I plant Black Turmeric rhizomes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant healthy rhizome pieces with a bud just before the monsoon (April to June) in rich, well-drained soil under partial shade. The warmth and humidity of the rains trigger vigorous sprouting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my Black Turmeric plant's leaves die back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is normal. The plant is monsoon-active and goes dormant in the cool, dry winter months. Stop watering, let the rhizome rest, and it will resprout with the next monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256066703606,"sku":"PLT-BLACKTURMERI-B10-BLK","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-black-turmeric-plant-black-haldi-plant.jpg?v=1783920430","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/black-turmeric-plant-black-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}