This is how saffron root is grown

This is why turmeric is worth growing

Most of the people in this country have already seen a turmeric plant in a horticultural store and have theirs on a dummy stem Scroll seated blossoms admired. Unlike many other flowering plants with similarly showy flowers, turmeric is not poisonous. Unfortunately there is a lack of knowledge about Care of these plants It is to blame that these are often disposed of on the compost heap prematurely after the leaves have died off. It is surprisingly easy to grow the saffron root yourself as a decorative summer bloomer or to use the rhizomes in the kitchen.

With the right care, the saffron root multiplies almost by itself

the Turmeric tubers should be preferred in the house before moving outdoors, so that the frost-sensitive plants can really take off from May. The location should be as evenly warm as possible and have a comparatively high level of humidity. Locations with all day sun next to house walls should be avoided because the plants can "burn" here in the hot drought. The substrate should be able to store moisture well, otherwise it has to be watered very regularly. A single rhizome of saffron root can grow to a weight of up to 1.5 to 3 kg by autumn. This must be dug up in good time and in the house before the first night frosts

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Different uses for home-grown turmeric tubers

You can use your self-grown and harvested turmeric tubers for different purposes:

• for the propagation and cultivation of new plants in the following year
• as a spice and coloring agent
• as a fresh seasoning ingredient in Southeast Asian recipes

The use of the finely ground powder from dried turmeric tubers to color food yellow has a long tradition and is still very important today.