Zedoary, Zeodary
It is a tropical plant. It grows in hot humid climates. It suits areas with a rainfall of 90-125 cm per year. It grows up to 900 m altitude. It grows in shady places often under betel nut groves. It needs a loamy well cultivated soil. It needs a temperature above 13°C. It suits hardiness zones 8-12. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Biring, Kachoor, Kachora, Kachura, Khamin khao, Kochura, Kunchur, Nghe den, Palagunda, Palua, Rose turmeric, Sa-nwin, Shoti, Sying khlo, Tempu puteh, Temu Kuning, Temu pepet, Temu putih, Vundu, Zadwar
Synonyms
- Amomum latifolium Lamk.
- Amomum latifolium Salisb.
- Amomum zeodaria Christmann
- Amomum zerumbet J. Koenig [Illegitimate]
- Costus luteus Blanco
- Costus nigricans Blanco
- Curcuma officinalis Salisb.
- Curcuma pallida Lour.
- Curcuma speciosa Link
- Curcuma zerumbet Roxb.
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Rhizome, Root, Flowers, Spice, Vegetable
Where does Zedoary grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Africa, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, West Africa
Notes: There are about 50 Curcuma species. They are mostly in SE Asia.
Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. The starch is easily digested.
Growing Zedoary, Zeodary
Cultivation: Plants are grown using parts of the rhizome. Using the main or mother rhizome is best. Germination of the rhizomes is often started in a nursery. They are then planted out at the beginning of the rainy season. They are mostly planted on flat beds which are later mounded. A spacing of 25-45 cm is suitable.
Edible Uses: The rhizomes are used as a condiment but not popular. They are peeled and finely shredded. The starch is extracted and used. The young tender buds are eaten in salads. The leaves are also eaten cooked with fish.
Production: It takes 1,100 kg of rhizomes to plant one hectare. It takes 10 months to produce a crop. Yields of 7.5-12 tonnes per hectare occur.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 36 | 1 | 0.8 | 210 | 15 | 0.1 | 90 |
Zedoary, Zeodary Photos
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