Black turmeric (Kaali Haldi)
500 gram planting material per packet
Rs.600/- per packet
 
An extremely medicinal and rare variety of turmeric, with extremely potent medicinal value. Filled with medicinal compounds and extremely high curcumin levels (12-14%) this plant has extreme importance in many schools of natural medicine, including ayurveda. Because of its high value and rarity, it is an extremely expensive plant product to buy in markets, and each year the demand for this magic herb only increases. Surprisingly it is fairly easy to grow, and requires the same conditions as regular turmeric plants. Planting season begins in Late march and continues till June. Planting later can result in very low harvests as the plants naturally stop growing in mid-winter (or earlier as per local temperatures and water availability.) To plant, simply place one rhizome in a 6-12 inch hole and cover it with soil. Adding compost while planting, and then regularly during the growing season, helps improve plant growth and harvest size. planting on raised beds or mounds can be useful in areas prone to waterlogging, and alternatively, sunken beds can help in regions prone to dry spells. Plants in the ginger and turmeric families prefer containers 12 inches in size for adequate root development. 
 
A little bit goes a long way with black turmeric and in general, 0.5 grams of dry powder or a small 2-3 gram piece of fresh black turmeric is all we suggest using at a time for its healing properties.