Turmeric Farming Guide India — Season, Fertilizer, Pests & Market Price

Season

Kharif (May–June planting, January–March harvest)

Duration

7–9 months

Expected Yield

25–30 tonnes/ha (fresh); 6–7 tonnes/ha (dry)

MSP / Market Price

No MSP

Soil Type

Well-drained sandy loam to clay loam, rich in organic matter, pH 5.5–7.0

Water Requirement

1,200–1,500mm well-distributed

Sowing & Planting

Plant rhizomes (mother + finger) at 30×30 cm spacing. Seed rate: 2.5 tonnes/hectare.

150kg N, 60kg P, 120kg K per hectare in splits.

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Harvest after 7–9 months when lower leaves turn yellow. Boil, dry, and polish before sale.

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Erode finger turmeric fetches ₹7,000–₹12,000/quintal depending on curcumin content. Higher curcumin (3–5%) commands export premium.

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