Description
| Variety | Core Color | Curcumin % | Primary Use | Stains Skin? |
| Salem Native | Deep Orange | 4.5 – 5.2% | Culinary / Supplements | Yes (Heavy) |
| Erode Virali | Golden Yellow | 3.8 – 4.2% | Culinary / Dye | Yes (Medium) |
| Alleppey Native | Orange-Brown | 5.5 – 7.0% | Medicinal / Premium Export | Yes (Intense) |
| Kasturi White | Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) | Cream/Ivory | < 0.5% | Skincare / Cooling | No |
| Kasturi Yellow | White Turmeric (curcuma zedoaria) | Bright Yellow | 1.0 – 1.5% | Skincare / Antibacterial | Yes (Light) |
How to Grow?
1. Cut your rhizomes into sections, with two or three buds on each section.
2. Fill 3-inch pots halfway with a good potting soil.
3. Lay the rhizome sections flat on the soil, and cover with more potting soil.
4. Water well and slip the pots into clear plastic bags.
Benefits:
Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
Consumption of raw turmeric everyday directly or adding to food is very effective in preventing common cold, cough and any respiratory diseases.
Alleppey Native Turmeric Rhizome Seeds
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