r/OrganicFarming • u/Ok_Tumbleweed2266 • 6d ago
Finally harvested our turmeric!
10 lbs worth!! We initially thought it was a dahlia bulb and then quickly realized it definitely was not a dahlia bulb haha. Once it flowered it was easy to tell what it was but for a good while it was our mystery plant on the farm.
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u/bikemandan 6d ago
Quite the haul! Looks great. Im hoping to grow some this year just need to source rhizome
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u/Ok_Tumbleweed2266 5d ago
Rare seeds has the traditional yellow turmeric and even has blue turmeric. I think they are out of stock currently but I know that’s one place that carries them.
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u/ffffester 6d ago
wow beautiful! what do you usually use your turmeric for?
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u/Ok_Tumbleweed2266 6d ago
I like to make golden milk with it (turmeric, cinnamon and milk slowly heated so it doesn’t burn). Juicing it is always nice too, in shot form or adding it with another fruit or veggie.
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u/blind_apples 5d ago
What zone are you in? I would love to grow turmeric but not sure it would thrive in my climate.
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u/TreeThingThree 6d ago
Nice!! Looks beautiful! How do you plan to prep/store it long-term?
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u/Ok_Tumbleweed2266 6d ago
That’s a great question. So far we are keeping them covered in the cooler, we washed all of the dirt off which we probably shouldn’t have done right away. First time growing it so not totally sure on the curing process. I’ll have to do a bit of research!
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u/TreeThingThree 6d ago
Yeah, I wonder if they’re like other tubers that can be left a little dirty, for the sake of staying dry whereas moisture from washing will cause rot.
I also wonder if they need to be heat cured. I am doubtful - but definitely at least dry.
I hope they last! Or else you’re gonna need to drink a LOT of turmeric juice. It’s a beautiful bounty! Food dehydrator and grind?
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u/Ok_Tumbleweed2266 6d ago
That’s what I was thinking. We harvested tonssss of sweet potatoes in October and cured them correctly and those are still going strong but after we washed the turmeric we were like dang, probably shouldn’t have done that. Oh well. I’d definitely try a dehydrator! Or yes tons of turmeric juice. 🧃
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u/farmnetz 5d ago
What an incredible turmeric harvest! 🌿 The vibrant orange color is absolutely stunning. We'd love to hear more about your organic growing techniques
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u/greenman5252 6d ago
Hell yeah!!! that looks like more than 1 seasons growth?