Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Curcuma

Species:

Curcuma longa

USDA Symbol:

CULO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Turmeric is propagated vegetatively via rhizome divisions; seed production is rare and seeds are seldom viable.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI