How To Grow Turmeric Root

A member of the ginger family, turmeric is primarily used as a spice in South Asia--it's what gives curry its yellow color. Turmeric is the culinary appellation for the root of the plant Curcuma longa.

They are generally tried and true plants of our mothers and grandmothers; because they had less time to spend on the garden and still loved having their homes look loved and cared for.

Even if the seedlings sprout in crowded conditions, they can be successfully lifted and transplanted so that they are eight to ten inches apart.If you want an earlier start, or want to try your hand at starting plants indoors, they can be planted under...

The dye is derived by grinding the dried leaves and mixing with an acidic liquid such as tea or lemon juice (We bought ours in a powdered form).The directions said to let the mixture sit for a few hours and up to a day before it is ready to use for dyeing.Onion...

Coleus can reach 30" (76.2cm) or more so a generous container is advised.Most coleus prefer bright, shady conditions with a bit of morning sun. They are a perennial, after all.New gardeners and gardeners on a budget should give coleus a chance if they...

Caladiums are sold in several grades, and the #1 Jumbos give the biggest show, but I've also used the smaller ones sold in those cheap big box store bags with great results; it just takes more of them to fill a huge pot.

There's more to garlic than the clove—here's how to enjoy the flavor of garlic in every season. This article originally ran in the November/December 2016 issue of Hobby Farms. If the bulbs you're planting happen to be garlic, then it means you'll have...

You do not need to shield them from light, nor do they need to be stored in a particular way. The longer you can leave the tubers in the soil, the better. To get a jumpstart on the season, you can plant oca tubers in pots kept indoors under grow lights...

Sweet potatoes prefer a slightly acidic soil pH—somewhere between 5.5 and 6.5 is best, as it's less inviting to the soil-borne pathogens that sometimes attack sweet potatoes. Do not plant purple sweet potatoes until well after the danger of frost has...

My top priority was planting carrots, but I mixed in the daikon seeds as a companion crop. The radishes provide an early harvest, and they help with spacing out the carrot seeds more evenly.

If you choose a tall enough container, the plants will be out of the reach of rabbits and groundhogs, though the latter can climb. Step 5: Harvest Your Container-Grown Carrots Carrots can be harvested in an immature “baby” stage at any time, or you...

Harvest your best harvest of the mighty, yet humble, beet by following these simple growing tips in this year's garden. Don't be afraid to try different varieties of colored beets, too, as each color root provides your body with different nutrients.

Spread the harvested bulbs out on an inverted plastic nursery flat or a window screen set atop some bricks in a dry garage or shed. In southern regions, shallots are planted in the fall for harvest the following spring, but here in Pennsylvania, I plant...

Try these varieties: Easter Egg: for its brilliant, mixed colors French Breakfast: for it's elongated, crisp root Cherry Belle: for its traditional radish flavor Turnips Turnips don't just have to be a fall crop.

Growers often shade the harvested boxes of potatoes with cut vines while they remain out in the fields. Plants are spaced a foot apart in the fields, with rows being constructed on slightly raised beds about 3 to 4 feet apart.

Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. They ask for very little and produce a beautiful show with flowers each spring and hips each fall.

Another alternative is to find another farmer who grows it and purchase starter rhizomes from them. To harvest, dig up the plants, brush off any excess soil and cut off all the greens just above the rhizomes.

Let The Flowers Grow John Tann/Flickr Because fennel flowers attract many beneficial insects, fennel can be a valuable cut flower to have in the garden. To avoid a disappointing growing season next year, renew the soil with good compost after harvesting...

The skins of new potatoes are paper thin and easily bruised, so we cook and eat them immediately. I ended up planting 8 pounds of Kennebec seed potatoes. I just dug up the rest of my harvest late last week, because even after the plants are entirely dry,...

This is perfect as a pork marinade, but also a supplement that can be eaten right out of the jar. I invariably pick a day that is too cold to grind the roots outside. In short order, you'll have a large patch to share with friends and family.

Soil pH should be 6.5 to 7.5. When to plant: Direct-seed in very early spring (ideal soil temperatures for germination are between 55 and 65 degrees). Size: 10 to 12 inches Sunlight requirements: Full sun (will tolerate partial shade) Water requirements:...

Exposure to sunlight can cause the shoulders to turn green and bitter. On the other hand, if the soil gets too wet in the later stages of root development, carrots will split open and might show signs of rot.

If the plants begin to flower before the root has formed, no root will develop, or if the plant is gearing up to flower, it puts its energy into making the flower instead of fattening up the root.

Honestly, in the sale bin they look to me like ginger without all the armor. We have accidentally planted them around the farm a few times by moving dirt in the spring. Jerusalem artichokes, aka sunchokes, can be eaten like a potato and are great for...

“They are an ideal location to grow carrots,” Fendley says. You can begin harvesting finger carrots two to three weeks earlier than others. Nearly every gardener faces a nemesis or two, and not necessarily in the form of aphids or fusarium wilt.

Harvest greens 30 to 40 days after planting. Roasted turnips are delicious, as are braised turnip greens with a touch of garlic and olive oil. Size: 12 inches Sunlight requirements: Full to partial sun (A minimum of four to six hours is ideal.) Water...

If you catch them early, however—sometimes literally catch them, as their defense mechanism is to fall off the plant—and put them in soapy water, you shouldn't have any long-term effects.