White Turmeric Rhizomes

Sizes & Pricing

• Small: $5.50

• Medium: $8.50

• Large: $15.50

Benefits of White Turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria):

• Traditionally used in Ayurveda to support digestion and gut health

• Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

• Supports respiratory health and immune balance

• Valued for skin clarity, helping calm irritation and promote a healthy glow

• Used in traditional wellness practices for detoxification and overall vitality

• Aromatic rhizome prized in herbal gardens and natural healing traditions

Growing Notes:

• Prefers partial shade to full sun

• Thrives in rich, organic, well-drained soil

• Suitable for containers or garden beds in warm climates

  Protocol:

·        Keep the turmeric rhizomes overnight in water overnight and rinse with 0.5% H2O2 (optional).

·        Choose a morning sun exposure with afternoon part shade and moist well-drained soil.

·        Plant the roots ~ 2-4 inches deep.

·        Maintain adequate moisture and dig the roots up in late fall or early winter when the plant is dormant.

·        It is easy to grow turmeric. No pruning required. Keep it well watered but do not let the water standstill in the pot/soil.

·        Harvest it in fall after the first frost, when most of the leaves turn yellow and wilt.

·        These plants generally go dormant if temperatures fall below 50° F (10°C.).

·        Maintain adequate moisture and dig the roots up in late fall or early winter when the plant is dormant.

·        The plants will grow back in spring, when the outdoor temperature rises above 50° F.

·        To keep the plants alive and healthy during winter, keep them warm inside with light for at least 6-8 hrs.

·        Do not give up on them even if they wither during winter. These will come back naturally.

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