Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the rhizomes of which are used in cooking.
Where To Buy Turmeric Plants In South Africa
Woolworths West Coast Village Bloubergstrand
Address: Shop No 21, West Coast Village, Cnr West Coast Rd R27 & Sandown, Sunningdale, Bloubergstrand, 7380, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8PM
Phone: +27 21 554 8311
Woolworths Food, Langenhoven Park
Address: Dirk Opperman & Bankovs Boulevard, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: +27 51 411 8000
Woolworths Plattekloof
Address: Plattekloof Village Shopping Centre, Plattekloof Rd & Baronetcy Boulevard, Parow, Plattekloof, 7745, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8PM
Phone: +27 21 524 2120.
Can you grow turmeric in South Africa?
Turmeric is a warm season crop and the ideal temperature range for this crop is 20°C to 35°C. However, it is best grown in light or partial shade.
A few days before planting, cut the rhizomes into 5–8cm long pieces, making sure each one has at least two buds.
How long does turmeric take to grow?
8 to 10 months
Yet one of the trickiest parts of growing turmeric is the fact that is has an extremely long growing season. Turmeric requires 8 to 10 months of frost-free growing, from planting to harvest. It is usually planted in the winter, and harvested the following fall to early winter.
How long does turmeric take to sprout?
two to four weeks
It takes two to four weeks for the rhizomes to sprout. If they fail to do so, they may have been treated with a growth inhibitor, or they rotted in the container. In that case, replant with new rhizomes and fresh potting soil.
How do you take care of a turmeric plant?
Being native to India, turmeric requires a warm climate with 8 to 10 months of frost-free growing. The more partial light it will get, the better it is for growth.
Keep the plant safe from prolonged exposure to harsh afternoon sunlight. If you live in USDA zones 8b and higher, then grow it outside without any worries.