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Turmeric Curcuma longa

Planted 2012-08-08

Harvest months: We need more data on this crop in your latitude. There's not enough info yet to predict harvests. in Thornlie, Perth, Western Australia (southern suburbs, Bassendean sands)

Planted

Aug 2012

Quantity

3 root divisions

Growing

Planting is still growing today

Grown from

root division

Grown in

semi-shade

Notes

Three tumeric roots from the grocers had started to sprout, so I planted them. Two did end up shooting. They stayed leafy for the summer but died off over winter 2013 (as expected in this climate). Waiting to see if they will reawaken when the warmth returns.

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Harvests

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Seeds saved

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Current activities for planting

Nothing is currently planned here.

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turmeric Curcuma longa

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