Horticulture
Horticulture :: Spice Crops : : Turmeric


Turmeric (Curcuma longa Lin.)
Zingiberaceae

Intercropping

  • Onion, Coriander and Fenugreek can be planted as intercrop on the sides of the ridges 10 cm apart (250 kg seed Onion/ha).

  • Redgram and Castor can also be planted at wider spacing.

  • Weeding can be done as and when necessary.

  • The plants are earthed up at the time of 2nd and 4th top dressings.
Turmeric + Coconut Turmeric + chilli Turmeric + onion Turmeric + onion + bhendi
       
  Turmeric Intercropping  

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