Spanish Name
Cúrcuma
Scientific Name
Curcuma longa
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
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Edible parts
Rhizome
Growth Type
RhizomeGroundcoverShurbHerbaceous
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalFruit-Vegetable
Life Cycle
Placenta 2
Origin
South Asia
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use it in smoothies, tea, add it to scrambles, rice, roasted veggies, spoups, stews
Nutritional Info
Rich in curcumin, iron, manganese
Medicinal Uses
Anti-inflammatory, liver support, joint health
Planting Distance
Rhizome pieces planted 30–40 cm apart in rows spaced 60–75 cm apart. Prefers moist, fertile, and well-drained soils. Benefits from mulch and shade from taller plants
Harvest Time
8–10 months after planting, once the leaves begin to yellow and die back. In Costa Rica, commonly planted at the start of the rainy season (May–June) and harvested in the dry season (January–March)
