Turmeric
TURMERIC CROP SCHEDULE
What to use, stage by stage
- Apply 8–10 tonnes of Raja gold ( vermi compost) to improve soil fertility
- soil structure
- moisture retention
- and nutrient supply.
- Organic Carbon Powder – Apply 2–3 kg/acre to improve soil organic carbon and microbial activity.
- Nacro Win(25kg)– Apply 50–100 kg/acre to improve soil organic matter and soil condition.
- Nacro O₂
- Improves oxygen availability in the root zone.
- Helps maintain better aeration in wet soils.
- Supports healthy root and rhizome development.
- Select healthy
- disease-free turmeric rhizomes for planting.
- Dip/treat turmeric seed rhizomes with Seed Cure @ 250 ml/100 L water before planting
- as per product label recommendations.
- Apply TSB-99 @ 2 kg/acre through soil near the planting/root zone after planting.
- Maintain proper soil moisture without prolonged waterlogging.
Better establishment of turmeric plants.
Supports healthy root development.
Helps protect planting material from soil-borne problems.
Promotes uniform crop establishment.
- Nacro Fert 19:19:19– Apply 5 kg/acre through drip fertigation.
- Nacro Gold – 2 L/200 Lt water in drip every 10 days
- as per label recommendation.
- Humic Flakes – Potassium Humate 98% – Apply 2–3 kg/acre.
- Seaweed Powder – Apply 2–3 kg/acre.
- Ensure adequate moisture during sprouting and early plant growth.
Encourages uniform sprouting.
Supports vigorous leaf and root growth.
Improves nutrient uptake.
Supports healthy plant establishment.
- Nacro Fert 13:40:13 – Apply 5 kg/acre through fertigation.
- Calcium Nitrate – Apply 5 kg/acre.
- Nacro Shakthi – Drip 5 L/200 L water every 7–10 days
- according to the product recommendation.
- Mr. Nacro – Spray 1 g/100 L water.
Promotes vigorous vegetative growth.
Supports healthy tillering.
Improves leaf development.
Enhances nutrient absorption.
Builds a strong plant canopy for better rhizome development.
- Nacro Fert 12:61:00– Apply 5 kg/acrethrough fertigation.
- Groster – Spray 1L/100 L water.
- Carbon Pro – Spray 1 L/100 L water.
- Maintain proper irrigation and avoid standing water.
Supports rhizome initiation.
Promotes healthy underground growth.
Improves nutrient utilization.
Supports uniform crop development.
Helps maintain healthy foliage during rhizome formation.
- Nacro Fert 00:52:34 – Apply 5 kg/acre.
- Nacro Fert 13:00:45 – Apply 5 kg/acre.
- Nacro Shakthi– Through drip 5 L/200 L water every 7–10 days
- as per product recommendation.
Supports rhizome enlargement.
Promotes better rhizome weight and development.
Improves nutrient utilization.
Supports healthy foliage and crop growth.
Helps in producing well-developed turmeric rhizome
- Nacro Fert 00:00:50– Apply 5 kg/acre.
- Carbon Pro– Spray 1 L/100 L water
- if recommended for the crop/product.
- Gradually manage irrigation as the crop approaches maturity according to soil type and local conditions.
Supports final rhizome filling.
Promotes better dry matter accumulation.
Supports turmeric quality.
Helps achieve uniform maturity.
Produces well-developed, marketable rhizomes.
- TSB-99– Apply 1 kg/100 L water for disease management
- according to the product label.
- Combo Pro (BVM)– Spray 1 kg/100 L water for biological pest management
- according to the product label.
- Nacro 07 – Spray 2–3 L/100 L water against sucking pests/insects
- only as per the approved product label and crop recommendation.
- Monitor the field regularly and use suitable registered crop-protection products when necessary.
Helps reduce pest incidence.
Supports management of fungal and bacterial disease problems.
Maintains healthy foliage.
Supports overall crop health and rhizome development.
- Turmeric is generally harvested when the leaves turn yellow and gradually dry
- depending on variety and growing conditions.
- Stop irrigation appropriately before harvesting to allow the soil to become workable.
- Harvest carefully to avoid cutting or damaging the rhizomes.
- After harvest:
- Remove leaves and roots.
- Clean the rhizomes.
- Separate healthy seed rhizomes for the next crop.
- Process/boil and dry turmeric according to the intended market requirement.
- Final Benefits:
- Better rhizome development.
- Good turmeric quality.
- Uniform maturity.
- Better marketable yield potential.
- Improved soil and crop management throughout the season.
- Note: Fertilizer and biostimulant dosages should be adjusted according to soil test results
- variety
- irrigation method
- crop condition
- and the respective product label. Crop-protection products should be used only for the crops/pests listed on their approved label.
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