CURCUMA LONGA; TURMERIC GINGER ROOT
### THE POWERFUL HEALING ROOT FOR TONICS AND TEAS
FOR SALE IS A LIVE PLANT ESTABLISHED IN A POT WITH LEAVES & EDIBLE RHIZOMES (SIMILAR TO THE IMAGES IN THIS LISTING).
TURMERIC PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN A 6” POT WITH SOIL, SEALED WITH PLASTIC TO RETAIN MOISTURE DURING SHIPMENT. WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS PLANT, SIMPLY REMOVE THE PLASTIC AND CHECK MOISTURE IN THE SOIL. WATER THE RHIZOME 1-2 TIMES PER DAY. PLANTS HAVE ALSO BEEN FERTILIZED FOR THE SEASON. ADD A TOPDRESSING YEARLY OF ORGANIC COMPOST, VERMICOMPOST OR OTHER NATURAL AMENDMENTS & FERTILIZERS. RHIZOMES READY TO HARVEST IN 8-10 MONTHS!
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Plant Type: Perennial
Years to Bear Fruit & Edible Qualities: Root/rhizome are edible and consumed medicinally and in teas. Leaves are edible and used to wrap meats, fish and vegetables while baking.
Full Size: Leaves will get up to 3’-4’ high depending on root mass
Cold Tolerance: Dormant overwintering, can be grown as long as the ground does not freeze. If heavy frosts are likely in cold temperate climates, rhizomes can be dug up and stored in a cool dark place. Mulch with loose bedding for additional cold protection.
Light Requirements: Shade Preferred with morning and early evening sun.
Drought Tolerance/Watering: Handles drought and flooding, water needs based on location. More sun, more moisture needed.
Soil & Site Requirements: We recommend planting ginger in containers or keep it less invasive in the garden with supervision. Avoid burnt tips on the leaves by ensuring shade from mid-day summer sun and provide supplemental watering during droughts.