Turmeric plants

Highly esteemed as an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, turmeric is one of the proven "superfoods." It's also believed to have anti-cancer properties and to help Alzheimer's patients fight arthritis and more! This close relative to ginger is easily grown indoors, outdoors during summer, or under glass. Harvest the roots for fresh, homegrown turmeric. As beautiful as it is healthful, too--allowed to grow Turmeric yields lovely white blooms. Needs at least eight months of hot, humid weather for best production. Please consider these terms before ordering live plants: Most plants will be 3”-7” in height. Please make sure you are ready for your order in your zone as these young, tender plants generally have no resistance to cold. 

Curcuma caesia - Turmeric is one of our favorite spices to grow and add to dishes, try this beautiful periwinkle to aquamarine colored variety for extra pizazz! The flavor of blue turmeric is piney- almost minty, making it a fun addition to dishes in need of more pep. Grow blue turmeric just as you would the traditional orange kind.