Turmeric Plants

Turmeric is a high-demand, warm-season crop that thrives in rich, well-draining soil and requires plenty of warmth and moisture to reach its full potential. Perfect for gardeners looking to grow their own fresh turmeric for culinary or medicinal uses, our turmeric plants are ready to help you take your garden to the next level!

Shipping Info: Plants ship May-June and come in 3" pots.

Turmeric Varieties

• Green turmeric, sometimes called wild turmeric, has pale green to yellowish rhizomes with a mild, aromatic flavor and is used in cosmetics, medicines, and culinary dishes.
• Black turmeric is a rare variety traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. When cut open, the rhizomes are usually a dark blue color with an earthy, slightly camphor-like scent.

• Florida red is prized for its deep red interior, exceptionally high curcumin content, bold earthy flavor, and superior medicinal potency.

• Alabama Wild is the toughest, most resilient turmeric we grow. It's a strain of red turmeric and, like the Florida red, has high curcumin levels.
• Blue/violet turmeric is slightly larger than black turmeric, and the rhizomes are generally a lighter blue. It is very similar to black turmeric and sometimes used interchangeably.

Why Grow Turmeric?

• Health Benefits: Turmeric is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It's a staple in many cuisines and home remedies.
• Easy to Grow: With the right care, turmeric thrives in pots, greenhouses, or directly in the ground in warm climates.

Growing Information

• Best for Zones: Grows well outside in Zone 7 or warmer. For cooler climates, it’s best grown in a high tunnel or greenhouse to ensure the warmth it needs but many gardeners have great success in pots or grow bags!
• Planting: Our turmeric plants arrive ready to grow! You can plant them directly in your garden or repot them into a larger pot for indoor or outdoor growing.
• Care Tips:
  • Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Provide plenty of warmth and indirect sunlight.
  • Harvest typically occurs 7-10 months after planting, once the leaves begin to yellow and die back.

For comprehensive growing instructions and tips, visit our resource guide at www.growturmeric.com.

Shipping Flexibility: If you’d like your plants shipped at a certain time, please let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate, though early shipping may incur additional charges.

Shipping Methods: We primarily ship via USPS Ground, but UPS is available upon request.

Your turmeric plants are carefully packed to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.