turmeric cultivation

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navtej81

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hi.

im a farmer from punjab.i have 30 acres of land where i have planted citrus trees at a distance of 18 feet..in the spaces between the plants,i would like to grow turmeric,as i ve plenty of water available.kindly suggest me about the cultivation of turmeric..also what quantity can we produce per acre?also tell me about the price at which it can be sold in the market..please provide me all the details about turmeric cultivation as the right time for sowing is june-july..

kindly guide me through the required know how.

thanking you,

Navtej Sandhu.
 

Hi Navtej

* Turmeric is a tropical herb and is grown in both tropics and subtropics
* Turmeric will grow luxuriantly in shade if not too dense, but it produces larger and better rhizomes in the open ground exposed to the sun.
* Turmeric require humid climate.
* Turmeric can be grown in diverse tropical conditions from sea level to 1500 m in the hills

* Temperature should be in the range of 20 to 30oC
* Rainfall of 1500 to 2250 mm per annum.
* Also can grown as an irrigated crop.
* The crop cannot withstand water logging

There are two dominant types of turmeric found on the world market: 'Madras', and 'Alleppey', both named after the regions of production in India. The orange-yellow flesh Alleppey turmeric is predominantly imported by the United States, where users prefer it as a spice and a food colorant. Alleppey turmeric contains about 3.5% to 5.5% volatile oils, and 4.0% to 7.0% curcumin. In contrast, the Madras type contains only 2% of volatile oils and 2% of curcumin. The Madras turmeric is preferred by the British and Middle Eastern markets for its more intense, brighter and lighter yellow color.

At the time of planting 25 g powdered neem cake mix well with soil is applied in each pit taken at a spacing of 20-25 cm within and between rows. Seed rhizomes may be put in shallow pits and covered with well rotten cattle manure or compost mixed with Trichoderma (10 gm compost inoculated with Tricoderma). A seed rate of 1000 kg rhizomes is required for planting one acre of land. As an intercrop in a fruit-garden seed rate may be as low as 125 - 200 kg per acre. Turmeric can be planted during April-July with the receipt of pre monsoon showers.

Harvesting

The crop has to be harvested at the right maturity and is ready for harvesting in about 7 to 9 months after sowing depending upon the variety. The aromatic types mature in about 7 months, the intermediate types in about 8 months and the late types in about 9 months.
The yield of pure crop varies from 8000 to 10000 kg per acre.

You can also contact spice board for information

Regards
Ashwini
 

Turmeric

Mr. Ashwani,

Sir, please inform if there is any variety as "Black Turmeric" ?

What average price can yellow and Black turmeric fetch?

Thanks

Vikas.
 

navtej81 said:
hi.

im a farmer from punjab.i have 30 acres of land where i have planted citrus trees at a distance of 18 feet..in the spaces between the plants,i would like to grow turmeric,as i ve plenty of water available.kindly suggest me about the cultivation of turmeric..also what quantity can we produce per acre?also tell me about the price at which it can be sold in the market..please provide me all the details about turmeric cultivation as the right time for sowing is june-july..

kindly guide me through the required know how.

thanking you,

Navtej Sandhu.
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Hi
There is variety called black turmeric, pricing you have to contact the spice board

Regards
Ashwini
 

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