Turmeric, Alabama Wild ~PREORDER

The toughest, most resilient turmeric you’ll ever grow.

Emerging from a research project focusing on looking for high curcumin levels at Alchemy Farms in Alabama, this extraordinary strain didn’t just survive years of total neglect — it dominated the field. Trampled by sheep, hammered by driving rain and ice storms, and surrounded by aggressive invaders like Bermuda grass, pokeweed, and elderberry… it didn’t merely hang on. It thrived.

If you want turmeric that laughs at bad weather, poor soil, and neglect, this is it.

• Consistently yields 1–3 lbs of fresh rhizomes per plant (often more with good care)
• Grows vigorously outside in USDA zones 7b–11, and indoors or in pots in zones 4-7a
• Grown on a Real Organic Certified farm in Vermont.

2026 Pre-Order Now Open – Limited Quantity

Shipping begins late February 2026 (we monitor your local weather and ship when it’s safe for the rhizomes to travel and for you to plant). Want it earlier? Just let us know — early shipping is possible for an additional fee.

Growing Guide:

These robust, knobby rhizomes are easy to propagate once they break dormancy and can be successfully grown in northern Vermont (Zone3/4)

Zone 8 and warmer: Plant in spring after the last frost in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. They prefer partial to full sun, consistent moisture, and warm temperatures (68–86°F). Space 8–12 inches apart, 2–4 inches deep, with the buds facing up. Expect lush green foliage reaching 3–4 feet tall, accented by delicate white flower spikes in summer. Harvest in 8–10 months when leaves yellow – dig up the clustered rhizomes for immediate use or replanting.

Zone 7 And cooler: Best to grow in protected culture, a pot, or a protected south side of a building. See propagation information below.

Propagation Challenges & Cool-Climate Tips:

Red turmeric can be tricky to start, especially from dormant rhizomes, as it requires consistent heat and humidity to break dormancy. Do not expect sprouts for 3–4 weeks (sometimes longer if conditions fluctuate). In USDA Zone 7 and colder, outdoor planting is not recommended until soil temperatures reliably exceed 68°F. For reliable germination:

• Pre-sprout indoors in deep trays or bulb crates filled with moist peat moss or cocoa coir.
• Bury rhizomes 1–2 inches deep, buds up, and maintain 75–78°F using a heat mat.
• Keep medium evenly moist (not soggy) and cover with a clear lid or plastic to retain humidity.
• Once shoots emerge (1–2 inches), gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions after danger of frost has passed.
  
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This is hands-down the hardest-working turmeric we’ve ever seen — perfect for homesteads, market gardens, or anyone who wants a low-maintenance, high-yielding medicinal crop.

Grab yours before they’re gone again!