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Herb Perennial Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Turmeric

Turmeric is a Perennial Herb that thrives in USDA Zones 8–12. It requires partial_sun and takes around 210–300 days to mature.

SunlightPartial Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 210–300 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 8–12
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Rhizome
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Bulb Planting

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
8 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
+21 days after frost
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Transplant
+21 days after frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum65Β°F
Optimal75–85Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal70–95Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum70Β°F
Optimal80–90Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–² Low
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 60Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 3500 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth3" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing18" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range5.50 – 6.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1.5 – 2.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Turmeric right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

6 βœ… Ready
2 ⚠️ Risk
42 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA βœ… Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ⏳ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days πŸ₯Ά Soil not yet warm enough
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Start seeds indoors Feb 3
127 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Apr 21 ?
✦ Soil currently 60Β°F β€” needs 65Β°F. Date is estimated.
50 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 21
50 days ago
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Earliest harvest Nov 17 ~
in 160 days
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Latest harvest Nov 26 ~
in 169 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 2.00" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 3500 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Cardamom
  • Chili Peppers
  • Eggplant
  • Ginger
  • Lemongrass

❌ Keep Away From

  • Fennel