It’s been used for centuries in the kitchen and as an ingredient of traditional medicine around the world because it contains anti-inflammatory properties that rival ibuprofen!
Turmeric is a spice that has been used to treat inflammation.
It’s believed to have over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications, making it one of the most popular spices in today’s world!
If you find turmeric expensive, yet want to consume its benefits without the cost of purchasing in bulk or eating it raw – then there’s an easy way for your home. Keep reading below!
How To Grow Turmeric Indoors
Turmeric is a root vegetable that can be grown from cuttings.
It’s similar to ginger because both are grown using rhizomes, but turmeric doesn’t propagate seeds, so all you need for cultivation purposes are just one or two roots! You’ll find the plant at your local health store!
Here are the steps you can follow to grow turmeric indoors:
- Break a bigger rhizome into a tiny one that has two or three buds.
- Load your pots with a good organic soil that is wet yet well drained.
- With the buds pointing up, plant it approximately 2 inches below the soil’s surface.
- Fill the container with water.
THAT’S IT!
ADVICE: Turmeric loves the taste of an organic fertilizer, and it will grow best with bi-monthly feedings.
Additionally they need to drink compost tea for better root development!
Watering Turmeric
Turmeric needs water. You should keep the soil moist, in dry and hot climate, or if it’s colder then water less frequently so that your Turmeric can stay healthy! You don’t want your soil to be soggy!
Harvesting Turmeric
Harvesting turmeric is best when it’s mature, and ready for the harvest. Once you have enough of these large rhizomes dig them up from your pot or container at one time (this usually happens 8-10 months after planting).
Don’t forget to leave some for next season. Then, change all of your soil as the plant depleted all nutrients from the soil.
Storage and Use
Keep your turmeric roots in a dry and cool place, just until you are ready to use them.
When you plan to use it, here’s how:
- Simmer the roots for 45 minutes at a low temperature.
- Allow one week for the turmeric to dry.
- Peel the roots while wearing gloves to avoid turning your hands yellow.
- Crush the peeled rhizomes into a wonderful spice that may be used in a variety of dishes.