Turmeric can even be grown in the tropics and is widely used as a spice in many Asian countries such as curry.
Turmeric may be used in its natural color, which is safe to use.
Besides its use as a spice in cooking, turmeric is also believed that many health benefits such as anti-inflammatory medications, acne, antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, have to a cure for cancer.
In addition to having many benefits, turmeric is also very easy to grow. Here are tips to cultivate turmeric in your home page:
- Land
Turmeric can grow well in dry soil rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight
Turmeric is a reasonable exposure to the sun for at least 5-7 hours a day. This is definitely not a problem in countries such as Indonesia has a tropical climate.
- Water
Turmeric should be watered regularly. Sprinkle turmeric to taste because of excessive watering will only make turmeric roots to rot.
- Fertilizer
Turmeric is generally not necessary fertilizer. But if growth seems slow, add fertilizer to the plants to become more productive.
- Selection of seed tubers
To grow turmeric good seed selection is very important. Choose fresh, plump bulbs with 2-3 buds. Let stand, germination tank for about 3 weeks.
After planting seed in the already prepared soil. If you have a pot, planting a bulb per pot.
- Control of pests and diseases.
The most common pests are aphids attack the turmeric. Moderate disease, which often costs, leaf spots and fungal infections. To deal with pests and diseases use of pesticides and fungicides to taste.
- Harvesting.
Turmeric can be harvested after 250 days or 9-10 months after the leaves turn yellow and dry stalks.
Dig the soil and groundwater turmeric carefully. Clean the dirt turmeric. Turmeric is ready to be used for various purposes.
