The influence of planting material, primary or secondary rhizomes, on the development and curcumin content of Curcuma longa L. was determined under greenhouse conditions. Plants originated from primary rhizomes yielded 30% more and had bigger leaf area, when compared to plants originated from secondary rhizomes. Curcumin content in the rhizomes was the same regardless of the planting material.
Curcuma longa L.; growth; tumeric; flavoring and pigment