HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN UNLIMITED SUPPLY OF TURMERIC AT HOME. IT’S RIDICULOUSLY EASY!

Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger, and while it is best known as one of the ingredients used to make curry, it also gives ballpark mustard its bright yellow color. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. Turmeric was traditionally called “Indian saffron” because of its deep yellow-orange color and has been used throughout history as a condiment, healing remedy and textile dye. Turmeric is a super spice. Many experts believe that turmeric may have over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications. What make turmeric even more special is its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It is even more effective than ibuprofen, according to medical experts. In this article you will learn how to grow unlimited supply of 100% natural turmeric in your home.

HOW TO GROW TURMERIC INDOORS

This beautiful plant adds an exotic flair to any room. It can also be grown outdoors in hotter weather. However, this particular article will concentrate on growing turmeric indoors.Turmeric, like ginger, grows from rhizomes, The rhizome is similar to a root. This plant will not even make seeds, so planting a rhizome is the only way to propagate it. The good news, however, is that planting the rhizome is easy. Most garden stores do not sell turmeric rhizomes. However, you can find them in Indian food stores and in some health or whole food stores. When purchasing, select healthy looking rhizomes that are firm and have lots of bumps (buds). The jucier the better. Each bump, or bud, should be able to grow a plant. Once you have your rhizomes, choose a pot. Find one with good drainage holes. It should also be at least 14 inches by 14 inches. This is not a tiny plant! Fill your container with good potting soil. Fill it to about one inch below the rim. Break a larger rhizome into a small rhizome piece that has two or three buds. Place it about two inches below the surface of the soil, with the buds facing up. Water the container. That’s all there is to it!

HOW TO WATER TURMERIC

Turmeric likes water. Keep the soil moist, particularly in hot, dry climates. Try watering it once every 2 days or misting with a spray bottle. If you live in cooler climates, water less frequently. The key here is to keep the soil from ever getting soggy.

HOW TO HARVEST TURMERIC

You don’t usually harvest turmeric through the season like you do with leafy herbs. You will have to take care of your plant for 8 to 10 months before harvest time. Eventually, the plant will start to turn yellow and the leaves will start to dry out. That’s when your turmeric is ready to dig up. Just dig up the plant and cut the rhizomes away from the stems. Wash off the dirt and it’s ready to use. For more turmeric, take one or two pieces of root and start another plant. If you are careful, it is possible to harvest a few root pieces without having to dig up the entire plant. To use, you will have to peel the root first. Wear gloves, or you will have yellow-stained fingers for quite a few days.

STORAGE AND USE

For storage, just keep the unpeeled roots in an air-tight container. Keep it in a cool dark place and your roots should still be in great shape for up to 6 months. It’s not practical for home growers to try drying turmeric in order to make a ground powder. The roots are just used sliced or minced instead.

If you are used to cooking with dry and ground turmeric from the store, take care when using fresh. It’s much stronger in taste and you will only need a small amount to really add its peppery zest to a meal.

 

 

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