RARE Blue Turmeric - Starter/Sprouted LIVE Plant

RARE Blue Turmeric - Starter/Sprouted LIVE Plant

Curcuma caesia

Listing is for 1 starter/sprouted turmeric plant grown in a 4 inch pot The root system is bigger/more developed. The leaves/stems can be 6 inches or longer. If the plant has very long stems, I might have to trim them to fit into the shipping box.

***Please be aware that these are tough plants and cutting the leaves or shipping without the pot is ok, they will bounce right back****

Blue turmeric, also known as black turmeric (Curcuma caesia), is a unique variety of turmeric distinguished by its bluish-black rhizomes. Unlike the more common yellow turmeric (Curcuma longa), blue turmeric has a distinct aroma and a slightly bitter, camphor-like flavor. It is native to India and has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine for its purported health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. In culinary applications, blue turmeric is less commonly used than yellow turmeric, but it can be incorporated into teas, smoothies, and curries for its unique flavor and potential health benefits.

Turmeric is propagated thru rhizomes and spread just under the soil surface. For this reason I like to plant them in grow bags to control their spread and make harvest easier.  You can start harvesting pieces of rhizome as needed in about 6 to 9 months. 

Turmeric is a tropical plant. It is perennial in garden zones +9, or where the ground doesn't freeze. If the ground freezes, it will kill the rhizome. Plant them in containers if your ground freezes and bring in doors once temperatures drop below 50F. Turmeric plants go dormant during the winter and the top vegetative growth will die back. It will start sprouting new growth when spring arrives. Plants can get as tall as 4-5FT. If you bring it in doors, it is ok to cut the stems down if you have to. They thrive in wet soils and shady spots.

How to Plant
I recommend that you plant the plug in a 1 gallon container so you can monitor its growth. Use potting mix or compost. Once it has developed a bigger root system, you can plant outside or pot up. Check out my YouTube video Plant Care Guide for instructions and more details on how to take care of plants purchased from my shop: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

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Shipping ***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***
Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

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I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions. 

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

*All photos used in my listings were taken by me. They are actual photos of the plants/seeds/veggies/flowers etc... that are sold in this shop.