Type: Annual tuberous herb
Sun / water: Filtered light, like a jungle canopy / water daily until established
When I plant it: Late winter. Harvest in late fall before the cold arrives.
What I’ve seen
Full leaves. It needs to be harvested before cold weather; this is a jungle plant.
How I use it
Moderate. Turmeric has traditionally been used as a medicinal. Dried and ground into spice, it is used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.