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How to Grow Turmeric

The well known main ingredient of Indian curry, the bright yellow colour of the Turmeric tuber can be also used fresh in salads, while the leaves can be used as wraps to steam fish. Best of all the magnificent flowers and large green leaves make Turmeric an attractive tropical plant during the warmer months.

Part shade/bright spot

Water regularly

Rich, water holding soil

All climatic zones

9 - 10 months

Spring

How to grow turmeric in a garden

Step 1

Choose part shade spot in your garden with well drained soil. Enrich with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.

Step 2

Plant the root piece out in 35 cm intervals, 5 cm deep. Cover lightly with Yates Seed Raising Mix and water well.

Step 3

Water regularly. Feed weekly with Yates Thrive Vegie and Herb Liquid Plant Food.

Step 4

Harvest by digging the roots out in autumn.

How to grow turmeric in a pot

Step 1

Choose a pot at least 300 mm wide and deep and position in a bright or part shade spot. Fill with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.