TURMERIC ORANGE
Botanical Name: Curcuma longaDescription
Other Names: Tumeric
The thick, cylindrical rhizome or underground stem of a tropical plant belongs to the ginger family. Finely grated it adds many health benefits and a brilliant orange colour and earthy flavour to foods such as Indian curries, rice and vegetarian dishes. Fresh Turmeric is lightly aromatic and slightly peppery, the flavour is pungent and bitter. Turmeric is a primary ingredient of Curry Powder. Used heavily in Indian Cuisine such as legumes, beans, and vegetable dishes. That wonderful ballpark mustard also contains turmeric as a colouring. To make yellow rice, use one teaspoon to colour one cup of raw rice. In the garden, the luscious leafy plant produces a spectacular flower that will stop you in your tracks, making a great ornamental feature in a subtropical garden. The foliage will die back in the winter indicating it is ready for harvest.
Plant Information or Specifications
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Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
July, August, September
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Question & Answer
So sorry, stupid tired me didn't see half these answers to my prev questions already in the item page.paul From: COBURG VIC
Customer Comments on Turmeric Orange
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Turmeric
Easy to grow, tough, vigorous canna like plant. Responds well to extra attention. Grated root used in curries and sauces as a yellow colouring. Active ingredient curcurmin is a powerful anti-oxidant substance. Beautiful flowers. Mulch, full sun and water. | David White - Newcastle, NSW 30-May-2006
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Turmeric is an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory,anti-carcinogenic,food preservative,colouring agent | Krishnamoorthy.c - Erode, TAMIL 22-Oct-2008
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1 tspn turmeric, mix to a paste with water and apply to swelling and bruising - swelling disappears, bruising minimised. | Alison Heald - Boambee East, NSW 20-Jul-2009
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I am using Turmeric for my rhinitis and is working very well. But we must make sure to get the pure product; because some people are selling Turmeric mixed with other products that may cause us to be sick. | Hernando Esquivel D. - Melbourne Australia, VIC 23-Feb-2012
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A Turmeric and water paste to clean your teeth with, will whiten them as well | Bob Cameron - Emerald, QLD 15-Jul-2016
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TURMERIC 0RANGE | Domenico - Bundoora, 3083 17-Feb-2017
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