Turmeric
Curcuma longa
- Layer 6 · Roots
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to South Asia, it is a herbaceous perennial plant with aromatic rhizomes of a bright orange colour. In food forests, it occupies the underground layer, preferring rich soils and constant moisture during growth.
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Needs
- Water: High
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Herbaceous up to 1 m
- Mature diameter: 0.5 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February
- March
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November — Harvest
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The rhizomes are widely consumed as a culinary seasoning and have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
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