How irrigation plays a significant role in organic turmeric cultivation in polyhouse?

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Turmeric thrives in soil with plenty of moisture but, make sure to not to do overwatering. Soil should be evenly moistened poorly drained soils not only harm the turmeric crop but encourage the development of diseases and pests. Quality of irrigation water is vital, sewage water, waste water from industry is not allowed.

First irrigation is given before planting.  Good soaking irrigation is given immediately after sowing. Turmeric crop duration is generally 7 to 9 months depending on the variety. Subsequent irrigations are given at 7 to 10 days interval depending on the soil.