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Turmeric

Sown May–Jun · 240–270 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for turmeric.

Its window is May–Jun. That opens in May, 8 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same spice group — soonest to crop first

Saffron 90–110 days Celery Seed 140–170 days Asafoetida (Hing) 4–5 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing May–Jun
Duration 240–270
Spacing 30 × 20 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
Water 1200–1500 mm
Temperature 20–30 °C
Seed rate 2–2.5 t rhizome
Yield 25–30 t fresh
Watch for Rhizome rot, leaf spot, shoot borer

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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Work with Turmeric

Sowing window May · Jun See the whole year Run the numbers Plants · seed · water · yield Five calculators Plan a grow Space, cycles, budget Pre-filled for this crop Simulate it Move pH, EC, light, heat Watch it respond

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