Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Dill
In Hindi
हल्दी
डिल प्लांट
In German
Kurkuma
Dill Pflanze
In French
curcuma
Dill usine
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Dill Planta
In Greek
κουρκούμη
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
curcuma
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
kurkuma
Dill roślin
In Latin
turmeric
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Apiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Dill
Season and care of Turmeric and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Turmeric and Dill Physical Information
Turmeric and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Dill are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Turmeric and Dill
Care of Turmeric and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.