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Turmeric, a tropical rhizomatous plant, is grown by planting rhizomes (root sections) in well-drained, organic-rich soil. These rhizomes sprout into lush, green foliage with vibrant yellow or white flowers. The rhizomes are ready for harvest around 7-10 months after planting, once the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry up. At this point, the rhizomes are carefully unearthed, cleaned, and processed. They are then boiled, dried, and ground into the bright orange-yellow powder known as turmeric, a