Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Cultivars:
  • Tekurpetta
  • Sugantham
  • Kodur
  • Armoor
  • Alleppey.
Improved varieties:
  • Suvarna
  • Suguna
  • Sudarshana
  • Prabha
  • Prathibha
  • Kanthi
  • Sobha
  • Sona
  • Varna
  • IISR Kedaram
  • IISR Alleppey Supreme (Resistant to leaf blotch).
  • IISR Pragati: A short duration variety. Moderately resistant to root-knot nematode. This variety is suitable for cultivation in Kerala, both under irrigated and rainfed conditions.