Kiri Ala Introduction In past time Kiri Ala was a traditional crop in home gardens but now it ahas been come to a commercial crop. Kiri Ala is not a seasonal crop. It can be grown under irrigation in any time. Climate Kiri Ala is a shade a preferred crop. Therefore this is planted under the coconut and banana cultivation in wet and intermediate zones. But in dry intermediate and wet zones can be grown as a mono crop or intercrop. Also this can be grown under the minimum supervision pest and diseases are very low. Varieties Isuru This is produced high quality harvest. Harvest can be taken under the minimum supervision between 8-10 months. Panting materials Potions of rhizomes. Spacing As a mono crop - 1m×1m As an inter crop - 1.
Turmeric Botanical name : Curcuma langa L Family : Zingiberaceae Marphology : It is a Perennial rhizomatons lerb about 1 m tall. Rhizome and root stock are bright yellow to orange coloured. Leaves are large and bright green upper surface and lower 30 – 60 cm long and 10 – 15cm broad oblong , a cuminate , tapering at the petiole , both side are glabrous. Petioles are long, about 20cm long , with a channel on the upper surface. Climate and soil : Warm and humid condition are preferred. In the growing season moisture content is essential. Can be grown up to 1500 m. Plant materials : Vegetative propagation is done by portions of rhigomes. Time of planting : End of March or beginning April land preparation and planting. Earth should be till to 30 c