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Growing Turmeric Root ~ Lemon Balm Tincture

 


A "first time" for us this year.  Growing turmeric root.  The roots I ordered arrived (very late however), so they were planted in a large pot indoors for now.  I originally planned to plant them individually in small pots, but decided on the big pot.  I can water them all in one pot, watch them over, and see if they will grow as they are said to grow.  Each root has a sprout, and that is needed before you plant them.  

I can dig them up later, and plant in more individual pots.  I'm not planting them outside, as we have zero room in the gardens this year (and they would need brought in for winter too).  

I'm excited to see how this all goes for us.  


A "first time" this year as well, is making lemon balm tincture.  I make a few tinctures over summer months (you need fresh herbs vs. dried) for a powerful tincture.  I may have, maybe one more "new first" using lemon balm this year.  More on that later if it transpires.

Over the years we have experimented with several tinctures, and narrowed our making down to to ones we actually find useful.  Sage tincture comes in very handy for a sore throat, if you are home alone or very sick and do not have the energy to make sage tea (or other tea).

I love making oregano infused oil for several uses, but I'm wondering if oregano tincture would be useful?  I don't know anyone who even makes tinctures.  I will need to do more research on if it's worth it.  Until then, I will keep dehydrating it for culinary uses.

Growing Turmeric Root ~ Lemon Balm Tincture ©  July 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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Katie C. said…
I recently harvested four huge batches of oregano. I have the bundles hanging upside down from two plastic hangers with binder clips. They’re in the hall guest bathroom because Sophie kitty has a fondness for playing soccer with it 🙄 The bathroom smells like a pizza parlor.
July 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said…
It’s all so interesting. I have no idea of any of that.
July 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Katie C. ha ha! Yeah, the oregano will smell fantastic.
July 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Debby @ My Shasta Home, it is interesting. I have never planted turmeric before. I have had the oregano for more than 20 years however.
July 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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