When to Plant Turmeric in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors May 13 to January 8, and expect your first harvest around January 8. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Turmeric planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
May 13
Projected first harvest
Jan 8
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Turmeric planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Start seeds indoors
Feb 13
Transplant outdoors
May 8
Projected first harvest
Jan 3
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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