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.
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