Turmeric Crop Nutrition | Fertilizers, Micronutrients & Biostimulants for Turmeric Crop

Provide your turmeric crop with complete nutrition from planting to harvest. Browse fertilizers, micronutrients, and biostimulants recommended for sprouting, root development, vegetative growth, tillering, rhizome initiation, rhizome development, rhizome bulking, and yield enhancement to support healthy plants, vigorous growth, bigger rhizomes, improved curcumin content, and maximum yield.

This collection helps turmeric growers easily select products based on crop growth stage, crop requirement, or nutrient deficiency symptoms.

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Crop Duration

Average Crop Duration: 240-300 Days

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Products Available in This Collection

Water Soluble Fertilizers

• 12-61-00 (MAP)

• 19-19-19

• 13-40-13

• 00-52-34 (MKP)

• Calcium Nitrate

• Potassium Nitrate (13-00-45)

• 00-00-50 (SOP)

Micronutrients

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Iron EDTA 12%

• Boron 20%

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Manganese EDTA

• Copper EDTA

• Chelated Micronutrient Mix

Specialty Nutrition Products

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄)

Biostimulants

• Amino Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

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Turmeric Crop Nutrition Schedule

Crop Stage	Crop Days After Planting	Recommended Products
🌱 Sprouting & Root Development	0-45 Days	12-61-00, Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%, Seaweed Extract
🌿 Vegetative Growth & Tillering	45-90 Days	19-19-19, Zinc EDTA 12%, Amino Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%
🌾 Rhizome Initiation	90-150 Days	13-40-13, Boron 20%, Calcium Boron, Seaweed Extract
🫚 Rhizome Development	120-180 Days	00-52-34, Calcium Boron, Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA
📈 Rhizome Bulking	180-240 Days	Potassium Nitrate, Calcium EDTA 12%, Magnesium EDTA, Fulvic Acid 80%
🟡 Rhizome Maturity & Quality Development	220-270 Days	00-00-50, Potassium Nitrate, Fulvic Acid 80%
🚜 Yield Enhancement & Harvest Readiness	240-300 Days	SOP, Potassium Nitrate, Micronutrient Mix, Amino Acid

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Stage-Wise Nutrition Guide

🌱 Sprouting & Root Development (0-45 Days)

Objective

• Faster sprouting

• Strong root growth

• Better plant establishment

Recommended Products

• 12-61-00

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 12-61-00: 5 g/L

• Humic Acid: 1-2 g/L

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 0.5-1 g/L

• Seaweed Extract: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 12-61-00: 1-2 kg/acre

• Humic Acid: 500 g/acre

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 250-500 g/acre

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🌿 Vegetative Growth & Tillering (45-90 Days)

Objective

• Vigorous plant growth

• More tillers

• Better leaf development

Recommended Products

• 19-19-19

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Amino Acid 80%

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 19-19-19: 5 g/L

• Zinc EDTA: 0.5-1 g/L

• Amino Acid: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 19-19-19: 2-3 kg/acre

• Zinc EDTA: 250-500 g/acre

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🌾 Rhizome Initiation (90-150 Days)

Objective

• Early rhizome formation

• Better rhizome initiation

• Improved nutrient movement

Recommended Products

• 13-40-13

• Boron 20%

• Calcium Boron

• Seaweed Extract

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 13-40-13: 5 g/L

• Boron 20%: 1 g/L

• Calcium Boron: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 13-40-13: 2-3 kg/acre

• Boron Products: 250-500 g/acre

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🫚 Rhizome Development (120-180 Days)

Objective

• Better rhizome growth

• Increased rhizome numbers

• Improved rhizome development

Recommended Products

• 00-52-34

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Amino Acid

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• MKP: 5 g/L

• Calcium Boron: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• MKP: 2-3 kg/acre

• Specialty Products: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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📈 Rhizome Bulking (180-240 Days)

Objective

• Bigger rhizomes

• Increased rhizome weight

• Improved dry recovery

Recommended Products

• Potassium Nitrate

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• Potassium Nitrate: 5 g/L

• Calcium EDTA: 1-2 g/L

• Magnesium EDTA: 1 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• Potassium Nitrate: 3-5 kg/acre

• Calcium EDTA: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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🟡 Rhizome Maturity & Quality Development (220-270 Days)

Objective

• Better rhizome colour

• Improved curcumin content

• Higher dry matter accumulation

Recommended Products

• 00-00-50

• Potassium Nitrate

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• SOP: 5 g/L

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 0.5-1 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• SOP: 3-5 kg/acre

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🚜 Yield Enhancement & Harvest Readiness (240-300 Days)

Objective

• Higher rhizome yield

• Better market quality

• Improved harvest recovery

Recommended Products

• SOP

• Potassium Nitrate

• Micronutrient Mix

• Amino Acid

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• SOP: 5 g/L

• Micronutrient Mix: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• SOP: 3-5 kg/acre

• Micronutrient Mix: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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Nutrient Deficiency Solutions

Deficiency	Symptoms	Recommended Product
Zinc Deficiency	Small leaves, reduced tillering	Zinc EDTA 12%
Iron Deficiency	Yellow young leaves	Iron EDTA 12%
Boron Deficiency	Poor rhizome development	Boron 20%, Calcium Boron
Calcium Deficiency	Weak rhizomes, poor quality	Calcium EDTA 12%, Calcium Boron
Magnesium Deficiency	Yellow older leaves	Magnesium EDTA, MgSO₄
Multiple Deficiencies	Weak plants, low yield	Chelated Micronutrient Mix

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Problem-Based Solutions

Crop Problem	Recommended Products
Poor Sprouting	12-61-00 + Humic Acid + Fulvic Acid 80%
Weak Root Growth	Humic Acid + Seaweed Extract
Reduced Tillering	19-19-19 + Zinc EDTA 12%
Slow Plant Growth	19-19-19 + Amino Acid
Poor Rhizome Initiation	13-40-13 + Boron 20%
Low Rhizome Numbers	MKP + Calcium Boron
Small Rhizomes	Potassium Nitrate + SOP
Poor Rhizome Bulking	Potassium Nitrate + Calcium EDTA 12%
Low Curcumin Content	SOP + Fulvic Acid 80%
Low Yield	SOP + Potassium Nitrate + Micronutrient Mix
Yellow Leaves	Iron EDTA or Magnesium EDTA

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Quick Dosage Guide

For 15 Litre Knapsack Sprayer

Product	Quantity
Water Soluble Fertilizers	75 g
Micronutrients	8-15 g
Calcium Products	15-30 g
Fulvic Acid 80%	8-15 g
Amino Acid 80%	15-30 g
Seaweed Extract	15-30 g
Humic Acid	15-30 g

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Benefits

✓ Faster Sprouting

✓ Strong Root Development

✓ Increased Tillering

✓ Better Rhizome Initiation

✓ Improved Rhizome Development

✓ Enhanced Rhizome Bulking

✓ Higher Curcumin Content

✓ Better Dry Recovery

✓ Improved Rhizome Quality

✓ Higher Marketable Yield

✓ Suitable for Foliar Spray and Drip Fertigation

Suitable For

Turmeric • Salem Turmeric • Erode Turmeric • Rajapuri Turmeric • Prabha Turmeric • Drip Irrigated Turmeric • Organic Turmeric Farming • Commercial Turmeric Cultivation