So, you’re planning on adding turmeric to your vegetable patch? That’s great! Composting is the decomposition of organic materials and as long as your compost is rich in nutrients it will make an excellent addition to the soil that you’re planning to grow your turmeric in.
America does not require deep soil, anything between 10 – 12 inches should suffice. Surface and width area is all that matters if you’re looking at a bountiful harvest! Rhizome seeds that are planted will require sufficient space between each other in order to grow properly. So, avoid using containers that are narrow because it will only limit the space for you to plant.
Turmeric plants are extremely happy and grow well in containers with adequate drainage. So, whichever pot or container you choose always make sure that it has sufficient holes to the bottom. A pot that has sufficient drainage will help your turmeric plant grow healthily. Do not let the soil dry out, always make sure that you have a proper watering routine. If you’re not around much I also recommend to add some drip trays that hold the dripping water, this is good if you’re putting them indoors.
I’m not sure how many of you have tasted Indian food but the flavors involved in them are all pungent and the color has a goldenrod color that comes from turmeric. Indian food utilizes plenty of turmeric. The Indian saffron is an herbaceous perennial that comes from the family of Zingiberoside, they are closely related to cardamom and ginger. Turmeric Collins chemical compounds known as curcumin offering various health benefits.
Suppose you’re planning to cultivate it in your garden then the right time would be early spring, with sunlight and shade. The compost that you would require to utilize has to be organically rich loamy soil. The soil drains well. And as I mentioned earlier turmeric grows well in, well-drained soil. In its native land turmeric does well even in the monsoons because it loves moisture and humidity. But always make sure that the soil is well-drained to avoid rotting of the roots.
The perfect soil for turmeric has a pH of 5.5 and 7. You can learn more about the soil in your garden by simply conducting a test or sending it to the agricultural extension. The soil must be dug up to 12 inches, it has to be crumbly. You can now add the compost that will help enrich the soil as well as improve the drainage. Make sure to spread the soil evenly. You do not have to make a hill or mount with the soil around the plants as you do with many others.
I always recommend installing drip irrigation, as it will make it extremely convenient to maintain the moisture of the soil. If the tubers in the pots do not emerge, be sure to go back and examine the soil and follow the steps that we discussed.
Once the tubers emerge you can place them in the ground, 4 inches of depth will be sufficient making it easy for the sprouts to emerge facing upward. Place them at least three feet apart, then cover the tubers.
Follow the suggestions that are mentioned in this article and you’re good to go. All the best!