Try this beautiful periwinkle variety for extra pizzazz! The flavor of blue turmeric is piney – almost minty – making it a fun addition to dishes in need of more pep. Grow blue turmeric just as you would the traditional orange kind. Plants will be 6-10″ in height. Turmeric adds flavor to food, which explains its presence in curry powder. However, turmeric can also play an important role in digesting that food. The spice has been said to contribute to healthy digestion as a result of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric requires temperatures between 68° and 86 °F and a considerable amount of water to thrive. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek (Rare Seeds).
Blue Turmeric (cucurma caesia)
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Try this beautiful periwinkle variety for extra pizzazz! The flavor of blue turmeric is piney – almost minty – making it a fun addition to dishes in need of more pep. Grow blue turmeric just as you would the traditional orange kind. Plants will be 6-10″ in height. Turmeric adds flavor to food, which explains its presence in curry powder. However, turmeric can also play an important role in digesting that food. The spice has been said to contribute to healthy digestion as a result of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric requires temperatures between 68° and 86 °F and a considerable amount of water to thrive. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek (Rare Seeds).
