Turmeric - Black

Curcuma caesia

Turmeric species with blue fleshed rhizomes growing to 1.8m with an attractive red stripe through the middle of the leaf. Rhizome is bitter and fibrous and colour can vary with growing conditions. Used for traditional medicinal purposes. Flowers are pink,... Read More

Other Names: Black Zedoary, Kali Haldi, blue turmeric, black tumeric

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Pot Vol.	0.75L
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Propagation Method	Rhizome
sku	5549

Specifications of Turmeric - Black

Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months May, June, July

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, PotAsh, Dolomite/Lime

Growth Rate Medium

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