Tamil nadu, kerala and karnataka



Download 372.52 Kb.
View original pdf
Page7/14
Date16.12.2020
Size372.52 Kb.
#54920
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   ...   14
A STUDY ON TURMERIC PRODUCTION
Turmeric oleoresin
This is obtained by the solvent extraction of the ground spice with organic solvents like acetone, ethylene dichloride and ethanol for 4-5 hours. It is orange red in colour. Oleoresin yield ranges from 7.9 to 10.4 percent. One kg of oleoresin replaces 8 kg of ground spice.






Ideal Conditions for Turmeric Cultivation in India





Climate

Turmeric needs a warm, humid climate for growth. It grows in hilly areas at an altitude of m from sea level. The ideal temperature ranges between 20-30 C and the rainfall needed is 1500 to 2250 mm per annum for turmeric cultivation in India. It can also be grown as an irrigated crop.

Soil

Clayey soil with a large amount of humus is best for growing turmeric. It can however also grow in sandy soil that is well-drained. Other types of soil that is suitable for turmeric cultivation are red soil, ashy loam or light black soil. In other words, any type of loamy soil, with natural drainage system is good for turmeric plantation. The water must drain off and not stagnate at the place. In addition the soil acidity must be neutral. Alkaline or acidic soil would harm the rhizome of turmeric plant and it cannot grow.

Download 372.52 Kb.

Share with your friends:
1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   ...   14




The database is protected by copyright ©ininet.org 2024
send message

    Main page