How to Propagate Turmeric
Curcuma longa
| Methods | Division (rhizome) |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring |
| Time to root | 2–4 weeks to sprout |
| Group | Herb |
Grown exactly like ginger, from a piece of rhizome with a visible eye. Use organic turmeric root if possible — conventionally grown roots are often treated against sprouting.
Division (rhizome)
Cut a 1–2 inch piece with a visible eye, let dry a day, plant shallowly eye-up in moist mix.
When to propagate
Spring.
Common problems
Piece never sprouted. Likely treated conventional turmeric — try an organic source.
Questions people ask
How long until I can harvest turmeric root? Typically 8–10 months of growth for a substantial harvest.