Turmeric Plant (1 Gallon)
Vigorous, live Turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) grown in a 1-gallon nursery pot. A stunning tropical perennial prized for its earthy, aromatic culinary rhizomes packed with curcumin, complemented by lush tropical foliage and elegant white-and-pink blooms.
• Size: 1-Gallon pot
• Variety: Turmeric (Cúcuma / Haldi)...
$15.00
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Grow your own superfood and vibrant culinary spice at home with our live Turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). A cornerstone of South Asian and Southeast Asian cooking, fresh turmeric rhizomes offer a warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor and a brilliant golden-orange hue that elevates curries, rice dishes, golden milk, and marinades.
Beyond its culinary and health benefits, turmeric is a magnificent ornamental plant. It features broad, lush, bright-green tropical leaves and striking architectural stalks that add an instant jungle feel to any garden bed, patio, or greenhouse. Well-established in 1-gallon nursery containers with healthy root systems, our young plants are ready to flourish and multiply their aromatic underground rhizomes.
Features
– Homegrown superfood: Harvest your own fresh, potent turmeric roots rich in natural curcumin.
– Striking tropical foliage: Large, lush green leaves and occasional exotic cone-like flower spikes.
– Container size: 1 Gallon.
– Easy perennial growth: Expands naturally each season in warm climates.
How to Care & Grow
1. Sunlight: Thrives in bright, indirect light to partial shade. Protect from harsh, scorching afternoon sunlight to keep the leaves vibrant and green.
2. Soil & Planting: Plant in rich, loose, highly organic, and fast-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–6.5).
3. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the warm growing season. Reduce watering significantly in late autumn as the leaves naturally yellow and die back for winter dormancy.
4. Climate & Protection: Best adapted to tropical and subtropical climates (USDA Zones 8–11). In colder regions, grow in a container and bring indoors or into a frost-free greenhouse during winter.
From Inca Plant Nursery
At Inca Plant Nursery we specialize in rare culinary roots and exceptional tropical plants. Order your healthy 1-gallon Turmeric plant today and add a powerhouse of flavor and beauty to your garden.
