Turmeric is the rhizome of a ginger-like plant. It is usually available ground, as a bright yellow, fine powder. The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin. The rhizome is yellowish-brown with a dull orange interior that looks bright yellow when powdered. The harvest starts when the stems begin to fade, about ten months after planting. The rhizomes are carefully dug, cured and prepared for the market by being boiled, cleaned, dried�¢?�¦ Exported to countries Bangladesh, Argentina, Mbeya, Brazil, Ukraine, USA, Ghana, Russia, Kenya, Panama, Peru, Malaysia, Kuwait Botanical Name - Curcuma Longa Family - Zingiberaceae Packaging & Labelling - As per buyer's requirement