Turmeric (Rhizome, small pieces)
- Perennial to 100cm
- Culinary and medicinal uses
- Use in curries, drinks and as a food colouring
- NOT FOR NT, TAS, WA
Description
Turmeric (Rhizome, small pieces)
Curcuma longa
NOT FOR NT, TAS, WA
- Perennial to 100cm
- Culinary and medicinal uses
- Use in curries, drinks and as a food colouring
A perennial growing to 1m tall with lush green lance-shaped leaves on upright stems. Ornamental white flower spikes are produced in summer. The edible rhizomes are used fresh or dried in curry pastes, in drinks and as a food colouring, and the leaves can be used to wrap fish. Also used medicinally. Grow in a garden bed in tropical and subtropical climates or in a container in cooler areas.
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Product code: Z-TUM-01
Best Months to Plant
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| Arid |
Quick Planting Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 5cm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial |
| Plant Height | 100cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 160-190 days |
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How To Grow
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