Growing turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, in pots on your balcony is quite fulfilling, whereby one gets to have fresh, chemical-free spices right at home.

For rooting, we put a turmeric rhizome/root into a bowl with a moist paper towel inside and covered it to remain the moisture. After 21 days, a sprout was ready to plant, it was then planted in a ...