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Zedoary

Curcuma zedoaria

Aromatic rhizome related to turmeric, used as a spice and in traditional medicine.

Family

Zingiberaceae

Temperature

22-27°C (absolute 14-32°C)

Rainfall

1100-1500mm (absolute 700-4300mm)

Altitude

900m

Soil pH

5.5-6.5 (absolute 5-7.5)

Soil types

Well-drained fertile loam.