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| Grated tumeric much better than/no comparison to dried
Curcuma longa A ginger that grows readily in warm, sheltered areas Dark orange thumb sized rhizones send up green shoots Dec to May. Dormant Mid winter to mid Summer. Need light, aerated, well composted soil. Free draining Harvest one or two rhizones as needed or dig up at doramncy and store in fridge. Grate skin and all Flavour dramitically different to dried Fresh contains curcumin and antioxident, antiinflamitory, antibacterial. Eatig fresh tumeric has an array of health benefits Dig up and replant sprouting rhizones in summer Full sun Keep dry when cold (in winter) |
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