Turmeric
हल्दी / Haldi
Curcuma longa · Zingiberaceae
One of India's highest-value organic spice exports. 150–250% premium over conventional. Rhizome rot is the main organic challenge — preventable with Trichoderma biopriming.
At a Glance
Duration
270 days
Organic Yield
15–22 t/ha
Organic Premium
+200%
Water Need
high
pH Range
5.5 – 7
Soil Type
loam, clay-loam
Nutrient Requirements
Nitrogen
120–150 kg/ha
Phosphorus
40–50 kg/ha
Potassium
120–150 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
Rhizome treatment
Trichoderma + Pseudomonas biopriming: soak 30 min before planting.
Planting
Apply 10–15 t/ha FYM in furrows. 45×30 cm spacing.
Cover/Mulch
Apply paddy straw 10–12 t/ha mulch immediately after planting.
30 DAS
Jeevamrutham 200 L/acre first application.
60 DAS
Jeevamrutham + Panchagavya 3% foliar + top dress vermicompost 1 t/ha.
Earthing up
Neem cake 250 kg/ha in furrows to prevent nematodes.
Leaf blight
Trichoderma + Pseudomonas spray. Copper oxychloride 0.25% if severe.