To anyone who sprouted and planted the root: is it a perennial or an annual to replant yearly?
468179
Turmeric is perennial. You can keep replanting pieces of the root again after harvest too. The small knobs that grow out of the sides produce a stem. You can harvest more after the leaves dry out, every eight to ten months.
468180
It is hardy to about 20 degrees with a light mulch, but it is important to have well draining soil. Horticultural zone 9 or 8 in a mild winter with extra mulch. I wintered it over in Dallas several years. With a growing season of less than 240 days it would probably not produce substantial rhizomes. It does have beautiful leaves though and could be overwintered like cannas north of zone 8.
468181
I've never tried planting them. Tumeric has incredible health benefits so I peel these roots and put them in blended drinks, make tea or cook with them. I may try planting them next spring. Thank you for the idea!
1784361
Sorry but I have no idea. I will say that the root stock was very healthy and is growing nicely. I think by next year I will have the crop that I'm hoping for.
670881
As the photo illustrates, it will grow into a tree form over time. As with all trees, it is best to transplant when the tree is NOT under stress.... meaning, amply hydrated and partially dormant. Beyond that, my suggestion is to let the root ball dry out so it remains intact during transplant, shelter/stake the tree (do not perforate the root ball) until it establishes itself completely (one year), and do NOT plant it lower than currently planted in the pot. Also, mulch the area around it, water deeply twice weekly (not shallowly more often), and do NOT under any circumstances prune the tree or allow mulch to touch the trunk - with any tree.
16421
That depends on where you live, I live in San Diego California and can grow it year around, in harsh winters it may be an annual.
670880
As the photo illustrates, it will grow into a tree form over time. As with all trees, it is best to transplant when the tree is NOT under stress.... meaning, amply hydrated and partially dormant. Beyond that, my suggestion is to let the root ball dry out so it remains intact during transplant, shelter/stake the tree (do not perforate the root ball) until it establishes itself completely (one year), and do NOT plant it lower than currently planted in the pot. Also, mulch the area around it, water deeply twice weekly (not shallowly more often), and do NOT under any circumstances prune the tree or allow mulch to touch the trunk - with any tree. As the photo illustrates, it will grow into a tree form over time. As with all trees, it is best to transplant when the tree is NOT under stress.... meaning, amply hydrated and partially dormant. Beyond that, my suggestion is to let the root ball dry out so it remains intact during transplant, shelter/stake the tree (do not perforate the root ball) until it establishes itself completely (one year), and do NOT plant it lower than currently planted in the pot. Also, mulch the area around it, water deeply twice weekly (not shallowly more often), and do NOT under any circumstances prune the... » Read More As the photo illustrates, it will grow into a tree form over time. As with all trees, it is best to transplant when the tree is NOT under stress.... meaning, amply hydrated and partially dormant. Beyond that, my suggestion is to let the root ball dry out so it remains intact during transplant, shelter/stake the tree (do not perforate the root ball) until it establishes itself completely (one year), and do NOT plant it lower than currently planted in the pot. Also, mulch the area around it, water deeply twice weekly (not shallowly more often), and do NOT under any circumstances prune the tree or allow mulch to touch the trunk - with any tree. « Show Less
1811440
I've loved this plant for a year. Seven or 8. THIS IS A SMALL PLANT. I have it outdoors now and it's doing well
611653
Should grow fine. I'm in Colorado (Denver metro area) and haven't had a problem getting it to sprout & grow, especially on the North side of my house which is always in shade and has more snow until later in the year than other areas. My biggest problem was the lawn service cutting it down to their "normal" low height last season. For that and other reasons, I'll be doing my own grass this year. ;>
611651
Should grow fine. I'm in Colorado (Denver metro area) and haven't had a problem getting it to sprout & grow, especially on the North side of my house which is always in shade and has more snow until later in the year than other areas. My biggest problem was the lawn service cutting it down to their "normal" low height last season. For that and other reasons, I'll be doing my own grass this year. ;&gt;
1850625
I would say yes to the inoculant. I could start the seed in a paper towel but could not keep it growing in a pot. That's many pots and tried a nursing crop like rye grass ... Googled up the growing and am still mNot having luck. I am now going to transplant a mature crop from a source down the street. I did plant about a pound of seed and grass seed in the late Michigan Fall on the bluff on the shores of Lake Huron 40 miles North of Port Huron and will have to wait and see on how that will do. But still counting on the transplant crop I will do this early Spring. Good luck on the starting of the Crown Vitch , all the best. I would say yes to the inoculant. I could start the seed in a paper towel but could not keep it growing in a pot. That's many pots and tried a nursing crop like rye grass ... Googled up the growing and am still mNot having luck. I am now going to transplant a mature crop from a source down the street. I did plant about a pound of seed and grass seed in the late Michigan Fall on the bluff on the shores of Lake Huron 40 miles North of Port Huron and will have to wait and see on how that will do. But still counting on the transplant crop I will do this early Spring. Good luck on the... » Read More I would say yes to the inoculant. I could start the seed in a paper towel but could not keep it growing in a pot. That's many pots and tried a nursing crop like rye grass ... Googled up the growing and am still mNot having luck. I am now going to transplant a mature crop from a source down the street. I did plant about a pound of seed and grass seed in the late Michigan Fall on the bluff on the shores of Lake Huron 40 miles North of Port Huron and will have to wait and see on how that will do. But still counting on the transplant crop I will do this early Spring. Good luck on the starting of the Crown Vitch , all the best. « Show Less
745231
Always had better luck in the spring so roots get established. You can still plant in the fall but it will be slow going the following summer.
2022526
Whne I read about it, I think it can be either. Mine's on the outside deck right now (and growing really well) but in my area, I will be bringing it inside for the winter months. Don't know how that will go as I've never had a gardenia before.
186406
You may get better germination with cold stratification, so some people like to scatter them in the snow in early spring in the area they want them to grow. Once they get established they'll develop a long tap root and may resent transplanting. That long taproot is the reason they survive drought and fire. Very valuable plant and worth the effort.
1260777
I have a friend who grew them in Ohio and they grew well. They are in a regular package with plenty of seeds to start out with. They are a cousin to the morning glory so they go away in the winter totally so collect seed in the fall to reseed in the spring. They reseed the area well and replanting is sometimes not necessary.
141732
I have had this for well over a year. You need to harvest the sprouts when they get tall enough so that it doesn't mold - I've missed the harvest a few times and the roots did start to mold but I figure that was on me. I only grow for 2 or 3 people so I've never added levels. Hope that helps.
1491996
I planted it in Spring and it showed a good growth. Then came the Arctic vortex last winter. I thought it was dead and pulled it out and throw in the container of a different tree I planted in its spot. I recognized new growth late summer and plant it to a new spot. I covered new growrh with straw this time. It seems OK after 2 early strong frosts in Tennessee. I cross my fingers. This is a tough little thing I really do not know how to answer. If you do not have strong frosts in your region, it may be good for root growth without stressing the tree.
830141
I was told that in the fall is the best time. The recurring vegetation is trying to collect nutrients to last the winter, so it takes it down to the roots to store.
16419
I bought the plant as a gift for my son and as far as I know it comes up yearly.