Written by: Kat Gal
If you want one superfood in your life, it has to be turmeric. It is beautiful, delicious and scientifically proven to be incredibly healing.
Did you know that you can actually grow turmeric yourself?
Turmeric is a superspice with many medicinal, preventative and therapeutic applications. It is known for its inflammation-fighting, antiseptic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Turmeric is not only beneficial to your health, but it is also delicious in curries, Asian-inspired dishes, baked goods, smoothies and golden milk.
You can find fresh turmeric in ethnic supermarkets and health food stores, yet it is much less common than its sister superspice, ginger. Growing it yourself is the best way to ensure fresh turmeric in your life. It is also cheaper and this small gardening practice can bring some more fun into your life.
If you live in a U.S. zone 8 or higher, you should have no difficulty growing turmeric. If you live lower, it is still possible with a little extra work, especially if you grow it indoors.
Turmeric grows the best in pH 6 – 6.5 soil that’s moist and warm.
You can find turmeric rhizomes, root-like structures in health food stores, ethnic supermarkets and at times in conventional grocery stores. You can also order them online.
You can grow turmeric both indoors and outdoors. If you live in a cold climate, you can start growing them indoors and move them outside as summer approaches.
Watering your turmeric is essential. Make sure your soil is moist, but not soggy by watering it every 2 days.
Turmeric loves sunlight, so make sure there is some light, artificial light works as well.
In 8-10 months, your turmeric should be ready to harvest. Turmeric is most commonly used for its roots, but its leaves and stems are also edible. You can harvest it all at once.
Growing your own turmeric can be a fun and worthwhile adventure. You should try it yourself so you can use your own turmeric for your delicious dishes, turmeric tea and golden milk.
Do you have your own indoor or outdoor garden? What foods are your growing? Have you ever tried growing turmeric? Share in the comments below. We would love to hear from you.
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