When should I plant Turmeric?

Sow seed indoors 3–2 weeks before your last spring frost. Move seedlings into the garden 4–6 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Turmeric?

Space Turmeric about 12″ apart. It grows best in part sun.

What grows well with Turmeric?

Good companions for Turmeric include Ginger, Galangal, Taro.

What zones does Turmeric grow in?

Turmeric is suited to USDA zones 8–11 and takes ~270 days to harvest.

How to grow Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Ginger's golden cousin - a lush tropical rhizome for curries and fresh tea, dug at the end of a long, warm season.

Quick tip

Sprout a rhizome indoors, then plant out when the soil is warm; it needs a long, humid season. In cool climates grow it in a pot you can bring inside.

⛅ Part sun↔ 12″ apartZones 8–11⏳ ~270d

When to plant Turmeric

Start indoorsSow seed indoors 3–2 weeks before your last spring frost.
Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden 4–6 weeks after your last spring frost.

At a glance

Botanical name

Curcuma longa

Companion planting

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🌱 A shade-tolerant rhizome that thrives in a warm, humid cluster with ginger and other tropical spices.

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