scape 1. n. 1. Botany A leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground, as in the tulip. 2. Biology A stalklike part, such as a feather shaft or the first segment of an insect's antenna.
Propagation: The sensitive plant is most often grown from seeds. Pink flowers produce seeds. Sow the seeds in moist peat moss and perlite, and place clear plastic above the planting medium, as seeds need a lot of moisture to sprout. Expect the seeds to sprout in 14 to 21 days.
WHEN TO GROW. Turmeric takes 8-10 months to fully mature. It is dormant over winter, even in tropical climates. In general, turmeric plants do not do well when temperatures drop below 65Â° F. Plant in the early fall in zones 9-11. Plant in late spring (well after frost) in northern grow zones. SOIL Plant turmeric in rich, well-drained soil. It can grow in most any type of soil, but drainage will only help and thick, clay soils will make it more difficult to care for.