Mnago Ginger/Curcuma amada Fresh Healthy Herbal Bulbs

Mango ginger (Curcuma amada) is grown much like regular turmeric. It is prized for its rhizomes, which have the aroma of raw mango but no ginger-like pungency.

1. Choose healthy rhizomes

• Select firm, disease-free rhizomes with at least 1–2 visible buds (“eyes”).
• Larger seed rhizomes (30–50 g each) generally produce stronger plants.
• If the rhizomes are dormant, keep them in a warm, shaded place until buds begin to swell.

2. Best planting time

• Plant at the beginning of the rainy season, or in spring if you can irrigate regularly.
• Soil temperature of around 25–30°C (77–86°F) is ideal.

3. Prepare the soil

• Use loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Mix in plenty of compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
• Aim for a soil pH of about 5.5–7.0.

4. Planting

• Place the rhizome horizontally with the buds facing upward.
• Cover with 3–5 cm (1–2 inches) of soil.
• Space plants about 30 cm (12 inches) apart, with 40–50 cm (16–20 inches) between rows.

5. Watering

• Water immediately after planting.
• Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
• Reduce watering as the leaves begin to yellow near harvest.

6. Fertilizing

• Add compost every few months.
• If needed, use a balanced fertilizer during active growth.
• Mulching with straw or dried leaves helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

7. Care

• Weed regularly, especially during the first 2–3 months.
• Hill up a little soil around the base if rhizomes become exposed.
• Watch for rhizome rot by avoiding poorly drained soil.