Curcuma Species, Common Turmeric, Indian Saffron
Curcuma longa
| Family: | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus: | Curcuma (KER-koo-muh) (Info) |
| Species: | longa (LONG-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Curcuma brog |
| Synonym: | Curcuma domestica |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Vincent, Alabama
Scottsdale, Arizona
San Diego, California
Apopka, Florida(2 reports)
Deland, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Hernando, Florida
Lakeland, Florida
Port Orange, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Florida(2 reports)
Sarasota, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Venice, Florida
Ashburn, Georgia
Auburn, Georgia
Ahuimanu, Hawaii
Heeia, Hawaii
Honomu, Hawaii
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Waikane, Hawaii
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Marrero, Louisiana
Metairie, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Youngsville, Louisiana
Haworth, New Jersey
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Happy Valley, Oregon
Nashville, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
Waco, Texas
Schofield, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 26, 2017, JennysGarden_TN from Collierville, TN wrote: This plant is growing well in my zone 7b partly shaded garden. It is blooming now. Low maintenance. Lush foliage. |
| Positive | On May 30, 2016, JGrapevine from Auburn, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: I bought the Turmeric roots at the Asian market last year for a recipe and didn't use it all so I planted the rest. Full sun never did well, but the ones in the shade did great! Winter got pretty cold, down into the 20's, so I wondered if it would come back. End of May and they are sprouting! I am thrilled they are growing and I hope they flower this year. I will post pix when I get some good ones!. |
| Positive | On Aug 11, 2015, botolph from Haworth, NJ wrote: I've been growing this hydroponically for a few months now. It's a slow grower for me, but definitely sprouting. I'll put some updates as it grows. |
| Neutral | On Dec 7, 2006, Mrs_M from Amarillo, TX wrote: I am thinking of growing my own turmeric indoors but know little, if nothing about it. I want to grow it for the root, but I need info own growing and harvesting the root. How may years will it take me to get a harvest? Do I split the rootball and thin it or are there other methods I'm unaware of? Is the whole root ground or milled after harvest? Any help will be appreciated. Also, any special plant care notes will be helpful. |
| Positive | On Jul 1, 2004, foodiesleuth from Honomu, HI (Zone 11) wrote: We have a few plants growing in the yard, which were transplanted from our previous place. So far no blooms on these, but they did bloom before....The flower spikes come up almost before the leaves do and are ice pink in color. There is another variety with ice blue blooms which we are trying to get. |
| Positive | On Nov 8, 2003, Michaelp from Piney Flats, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: I think this is a beautiful plant-good for low maintanance-and apearance--good to eat too--I enjoy growing mine-light green,upright growth patern-also a nice summer ornamental-dies down in fall and comes back in mid-spring. |
