Turmeric is a flowering plant belonging to the ginger family. This perennial, rhizomatous herbaceous plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its vibrant golden-orange hue, turmeric serves as a spice that enhances the color, flavor, and nutritional value of various dishes. Its culinary applications have been established for centuries.
VarietiesLakadong, Madras, Alleppey
UsesCooking and washing meats for kill germs
Growing areasDry and intermediate climatic zones