Photo: Varaprasad Sidam (licence) · representative image, not the exact plant you receive
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Grows beautifully in Central Florida as a summer perennial, dying back in winter and returning larger every spring. Harvest the bright orange rhizomes after the foliage yellows in late autumn.
- RipensFall harvest
- USDA zones8-11
- Mature size3 to 4 ft of foliage
- CategoryHerbs and Medicinals
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Root layer
Part shade
Hardy to about 28F
Grows well in a pot
Antioxidant-rich
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Turmeric in Central Florida
Part shade and rich, moist soil. Plant rhizomes in spring, harvest in late autumn, replant a few pieces. Excellent in a large pot, which makes lifting the harvest much easier.
