{"product_id":"turmeric-10-bag","title":"Turmeric - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is a hardy tropical herb grown across India for its golden, aromatic rhizomes. It forms clumps of broad, lush green leaves up to a metre tall and produces pale yellow flowers in summer. The underground rhizomes are harvested, boiled and dried to make the familiar yellow spice powder rich in curcumin. Easy to grow in warm, humid climates with rich, well-drained soil, it is a popular kitchen-garden and container crop. Beyond cooking, turmeric is valued in Ayurveda, cosmetics and natural dyeing. A single planting yields a generous harvest in 8 to 10 months.\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\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9-1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3-0.6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, oblong, bright green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow with greenish-white bracts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, subtropical\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\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil consistently moist; do not waterlog\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-35 C; frost sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at planting plus monthly organic feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove yellowed leaves; cut back before harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplant fresh rhizomes each season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision of rhizomes with healthy buds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome scale, shoot borer, leaf spot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; edible and medicinal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for its golden rhizome used as a culinary spice, natural dye and Ayurvedic remedy. Also valued as an ornamental foliage clump in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant rhizomes at the start of the monsoon (April to June) in rich soil and mulch heavily to retain moisture. Harvest once the leaves yellow and dry, about 8 to 10 months after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water turmeric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, watering 3 to 4 times a week in heat, but never let it stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does turmeric need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to light partial shade; a few hours of direct sun daily gives the strongest rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs turmeric safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, turmeric is non-toxic and even used as a supplement, though large amounts may upset a pet's stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to repot turmeric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat it as a seasonal crop; lift and replant fresh rhizomes each year rather than repotting the same clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate turmeric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide the rhizome into pieces each with one or two healthy buds and plant them 5 cm deep in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my turmeric leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome yellowing late in the season signals harvest time; early yellowing usually means overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes turmeric flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature clumps produce pale yellow flowers with showy bracts in the monsoon, though the rhizome is the main crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow turmeric indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can grow in large containers on a bright balcony, but it needs warmth, humidity and good light to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs turmeric toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is edible and medicinal; only excessive medicinal doses may cause mild digestive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for turmeric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix plenty of compost or well-rotted manure at planting and feed monthly with an organic fertilizer for big rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256398053622,"sku":"PLT-TURMERIC-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-turmeric-haldi-plant-curcuma-longa-plant-16969407463564.jpg?v=1783924292","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/turmeric-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}