re: Curcumin: The Super Spice With Super Powers

mar6915 — 1/21/2020 1:14:21 AM

It tastes so much better from a fresh rhizome. I want to thank dr M for teaching us how to grow it.

1.Break or cut a large turmeric rhizome into a small piece (or more, if desired) that has two or three buds.

2.Fill 14- to 18-inch-wide pots (for each 6- to 8-inch root) that are at least 12 inches deep and provide good drainage with rich, moist, organic soil to 1 or 2 inches below the rim, depending on the rhizome's size.

3.Place the rhizome so that the buds are facing upward, not downward, below the surface of the soil by two to 4 inches.

4.Whether planting outdoors or in pots inside, these plants thrive in heat — 86 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit works well — as cooler temperatures will produce much slower growth. However, part shade is fine.

5.Water the plantings and keep the soil moist, especially in dry, hot climates; less frequently in cooler temperatures. Watering every other day is a good rule of thumb, but don't let them sit in soggy soil. You can also mist the soil with a spray bottle, which tropical plants appreciate.

from articles How to grow turmeric,

articles.mercola.com/.../how-to-grow-turmeric.aspx

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