Cucurma Longa - 1 gallon
Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. It is renowned for its bright yellow rhizomes, which are widely used as a spice, dye, and for their medicinal properties.
Origin: Native to South Asia, particularly India
Flowers: Pale yellow to white to pink, cone-shaped flowers, emerging from the base of the plant
Foliage: Large, oblong, bright green leaves
Height/Spread: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
Light: Partial to full shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with high organic content
Watering: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization: Monthly feeding with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning: Remove spent leaves and flower stalks to tidy the plant; rhizomes can be harvested once the foliage dies back in late fall
Hardiness: USDA zones 8-11; typically grown as an annual or in containers in cooler regions
Curcuma longa is valued not only for its culinary and medicinal uses but also as an ornamental plant, adding lush, tropical foliage and exotic blooms to gardens.
Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. It is renowned for its bright yellow rhizomes, which are widely used as a spice, dye, and for their medicinal properties.
Origin: Native to South Asia, particularly India
Flowers: Pale yellow to white to pink, cone-shaped flowers, emerging from the base of the plant
Foliage: Large, oblong, bright green leaves
Height/Spread: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
Light: Partial to full shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with high organic content
Watering: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization: Monthly feeding with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning: Remove spent leaves and flower stalks to tidy the plant; rhizomes can be harvested once the foliage dies back in late fall
Hardiness: USDA zones 8-11; typically grown as an annual or in containers in cooler regions
Curcuma longa is valued not only for its culinary and medicinal uses but also as an ornamental plant, adding lush, tropical foliage and exotic blooms to gardens.
Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. It is renowned for its bright yellow rhizomes, which are widely used as a spice, dye, and for their medicinal properties.
Origin: Native to South Asia, particularly India
Flowers: Pale yellow to white to pink, cone-shaped flowers, emerging from the base of the plant
Foliage: Large, oblong, bright green leaves
Height/Spread: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
Light: Partial to full shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with high organic content
Watering: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization: Monthly feeding with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning: Remove spent leaves and flower stalks to tidy the plant; rhizomes can be harvested once the foliage dies back in late fall
Hardiness: USDA zones 8-11; typically grown as an annual or in containers in cooler regions
Curcuma longa is valued not only for its culinary and medicinal uses but also as an ornamental plant, adding lush, tropical foliage and exotic blooms to gardens.