Indoor Ginger and Turmeric
Treegeek Z6a (Boston)
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Comments (2)we have dried split ginger of Nigerian origin. As many quantity as you require and can be delivered any where in the world. Best prices also....See MoreTips for growing Ginger and Turmeric?
Comments (5)I grow both of them and a few other edible gingers in zone 7b (Raleigh NC). 2 by 2 is not much space. Neither of these plants gets very big above ground but you want lots of space under ground for the roots to spread out. I plant one root cluster every 2 feet in my garden. Turmeric can handle any amount of sun (as long as its watered) but root ginger does better in the shade for me. It takes about 265 days to get optimum flavor in the roots, so I plant the roots in March (indoors for my zone) and get them to sprout and then raise them as houseplants until the daytime highs are mostly in the 80's, then plant them in the garden. I harvest whenever the night time lows are predicted to get around freezing but anytime after Halloween will work. I can get most store bought roots to sprout but Turmeric can be tricky. I have had Turmeric roots take more than year before sprouting but most of the time they sprout in about a month. You can just lay them on top of the soil and watch for green tips to form, or plant them underground. If your yard never freezes you may be able to harvest root ginger throughout the year by just breaking off bits of root and leaving the plant in the ground. Root ginger grows right at the surface (Turmeric is underground)....See MoreCan Turmeric or Ginger over winter in Jacksonville?
Comments (3)Turmeric aka curcuma longa is hardy down to 7b. Here is a link that might be useful: turmeric...See MoreTurmeric Ginger Tea
Comments (11)I'm a big fan of turmeric, which has powerful anti-cancer properties, among other things. In fact, on my stove right now is red lentil soup made with turmeric and cumin--lunch for my daughter-in-law and me. In order to maximize its benefits, turmeric should be combined with some fat (any oil or even milk will do). This is one of many websites that explains why, and how best to prepare it. How to make sure you absorb turmeric After making turmeric chai tea (with lots of milk) I discovered that both turmeric and cardamom are sleep aids. Here's a thread I started here on the subject: Turmeric Chai Tea...See Morejbclem 9b Topanga, Ca
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