Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Not Available
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
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Parsley
In German
Kurkuma
Petersilie
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Perejil
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Μαϊντανός
In Portuguese
curcuma
Salsa
In Polish
kurkuma
Pietruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Apiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Curcuma
Petroselinum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zingibereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Turmeric and Parsley
Season and care of Turmeric and Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Parsley is Neutral.
Turmeric and Parsley Physical Information
Turmeric and Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Parsley are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Parsley flower color: Yellow green
- Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Turmeric and Parsley
Care of Turmeric and Parsley 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 Parsley 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 Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.