What Is Turmeric?

Turmeric is a tender perennial herbaceous that grows in zones ten to eleven. It grows to twelve to twenty-four inches tall.

Turmeric is used for a powerful due that for paper and fabrics, and it can be used medicinal. It is a delicious spice that is often used in curries.

Turmeric likes to grow in a prefers a shady, moist habitat., . It  is a tropical plant that likes to grow in tropical forests.

This herb is propagated by root divisions. I divide a fresh root of turmeric into pieces, and one of the pieces has an eye because this is where to root will sprout. Plant each piece side by side and I will plant the root pieces about two inches. I will need to keep the pot in a warm place and keep the soil evenly moist. Turmeric takes a long time to sprout. The plants needs to be spaced between fifteen to twenty-four inches apart. If I decide to grow turmeric in a container, I have to plant the turmeric in a pot that is fifteen to twenty-four inches in diameter and about eight inches deep.  I water the soil to keep it moist, but not real soggy.

The soil needs to be rich in organic matter and the soil needs to be sandy. When I am growing turmeric in a container, I will provide a loose potting soil mix.

Turmeric is a herb, that does good in a herb that does good in a container. They will  also grow good on shady patio or under trees. Turmeric grows real good in food garden, and I raise it indoors also.

Turmeric needs to be harvested in midwinter. I will need to be cut back the leaves and unearth the roots, taking all the soil away. I will need to use a needle-nose spade or garden fork to take the roots out. I will  harvest what I want and then I will replant the rest.

The root will yield a bright yellow-orange dye that is used to tint fabrics and paper.

So turmeric is a very good herb to have around because of the great benefits.

What Is Parsley?

Parsley is a herb that has a plant cycle of biennial and parsley grows in zones 5 to 8. Parsley grows to a height of 12 to 20 inches. Parsley will have white flower umbels blooms when the parsley is two years old.

Different kinds of plants like a certain type of soil, and climate and the herb, parsley, is no different. Parsley is a Mediterranean plant by nature, so this plant will grow better in a drier, hot climate.

Parsley takes a long time to germinate, up to four weeks. But if you or I stralify and soak the seeds, usually the germination process is shorter. Stratify the seeds for at least one week. The day before you plan to sow the seeds, you need to soak them in water for 12 to 24 hours. Germination rate is not 100 % but around 70 %.  Always sow your seeds inside and then transplant outside in mid to late spring. If you are going to sow directly in to the garden you and I will need to do this in early spring. This herb is a clump-growing one and it needs to be spaced 12 inches. It needs to be water moderately.

Parsley does not required any special soil needs. It needs full sun and partial shade.

As far as harvesting goes, you and I can gather any of the aerial parts anytime during the growing season. Now if I am going to use the roots, I will need to dig the roots in the fall of the first year or the spring of the second year, and if you are going to do the same thing, you will have to do the same thing.

A garden fork or a needle nose spade.

The parts  that are used are the aerial parts and roots and  it can be used fresh or dried.

Summary

Parsley is a very good medicinal food and a strong antioxidant. This herb is beneficial  to the digestive tract and urinary tract.