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Curcuma longa

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2025 5:27 pm
by Andrew in Germany
Curcuma longa according to PDNursery is winter hardy and comes back faithfully every late spring since the 2000s for them.
I’ve been growing this in pots for a few years in the greenhouse because everything I read tells me it’s a tender tropical. The link below is the first time I’ve seen it used in gardens that have winter issues. Have I just missed the discussions about this as a winter contender, or is this new for a few others as well?

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15qxqy ... tid=wwXIfr

Re: Curcuma longa

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2025 1:44 pm
by Chad
Andrew in Germany wrote: Tue Sep 09, 2025 5:27 pm Is this new for a few others as well?
It has come up for discussion before.

I think a brief chill isn't a problem, but a long winter and not enough heat, or length, in summer make it unviable in a maritime climate.

Chad