Variety: Salem / Rajapore type
मराठी: हळद
Curcuma longa
Planting turmeric rhizomes suited to Sangli–Kolhapur and Konkan belts.
| Growing Season | May–June planting |
|---|---|
| Suitable Climate | Warm humid |
| Soil Type | Rich loamy |
| Water Requirement | Regular |
| Sunlight | Partial to full |
| Plant Height | Rhizome seed |
| Plant Age | Mother rhizomes |
Plant on raised beds. Mulch. Harvest after 8–9 months when leaves yellow.