Choose a warm, humid location with partial shade
Use loose, well-draining, fertile soil
Select healthy turmeric rhizomes with visible buds
Plant rhizomes 2 to 3 inches deep
Space rhizomes 8 to 12 inches apart
Plant in spring after frost risk has passed
Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
Avoid waterlogging
Apply compost or organic mulch around plants
Feed with balanced organic fertilizer every few weeks
Keep weeds removed from the growing area
Maintain temperatures above 68°F
Grow in containers if the climate is too cold
Harvest when leaves turn yellow and begin to dry
Dig up rhizomes carefully
Cure harvested rhizomes before storage
Store in a cool, dry place