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Where do you get suitable plant material from?

Certain species from the plant family of over 80 varieties turmeric are sold in gardening shops as already flowering or pre-grown potted plants. In this country, seeds are rarely available, although cultivation from seeds would theoretically also be possible. As a rule, you buy the rhizomes, which are visually strongly reminiscent of ginger, which sprout relatively quickly after planting in the ground and appropriate irrigation.

Which location prefers turmeric?

Since this plant comes from the more tropical regions of India, China and Australia, it can only be grown outdoors if the tubers are indoors during the frosty months of the year overwintered will. In principle, a warm and sunny location should be chosen outdoors and on the windowsill, but turmeric plants can also literally "burn" if there is too much exposure to the sun. Locations close to water are also favorable, as there is usually a higher level of humidity here.

When can turmeric be planted outdoors?

This plant species, which belongs to the ginger family, is extremely sensitive to frost. Planting them out in the garden can therefore usually only be done in May in this country.

Does moving forward in the house make sense?

Since the growing season for turmeric is relatively short in this country, it can make sense to drive the tubers in a pot in the house. So that the growth in Tubers suffers as little as possible from transplanting outdoors, you should proceed with particular care.

What should be considered when transplanting turmeric?

Specimens cultivated in pots are usually repotted in spring. A drainage layer made of gravel or Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) can be inserted in the lower pot area.

How can turmeric multiply?

The simplest method of propagation is to divide the rhizomes. Make sure, however, that each division also represents a certain weakening, which is why you should not divide the individual pieces smaller than about 3 to 5 cm per piece.

When do turmeric plants bloom?

These plants can bloom all year round indoors, but when grown outdoors Flowering in summer instead of.

When are the tubers harvested?

The rhizomes of turmeric are dug up in autumn, when the above-ground parts of the plant have died on their own. For storage, the tubers are freed from adhering soil and moisture with a soft cloth. The rhizomes can be used in various ways:

• as a yellow coloring spice in dried and finely ground form
• Cut into small pieces as a seasoning ingredient in Asian recipes
• as a natural remedy
• for renewed cultivation in the following year

Which soil is suitable as a location if you want to grow turmeric yourself?

The substrate for growing turmeric can be made up of about 70% commercially available Potting soil and about 30% fine gravel. In this way, the rhizomes of the plants are well ventilated and problems with waterlogging are less likely to arise.

At what distance should the rhizomes be planted?

So that the individual plants develop well and the rhizomes can grow unhindered, should a distance of about 10 to 20 centimeters is maintained between individual specimens of turmeric will.