✅ Basic Info Name: Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric) State: Maharashtra (Hingoli district – Basmath taluka) GI Tag Year: 2024 Category: Agricultural product 🌱 Unique Features High curcumin content (≈3–5%) → strong medicinal value Deep golden-yellow color & strong aroma Known for flavor, durability & quality Used in: Cooking Ayurveda / medicine Cosmetics 🌍 Geographical Area Mainly grown in: Hingoli (core area) Also: Parbhani, Nanded, Washim, Akola Hingoli = major turmeric hub (“turmeric capital” region) ⚙️ Cultivation Traits Grown in tropical climate + black soil Traditional farming practices ~9-month crop cycle Sown: May–June (pre-monsoon) Harvest: Jan–Feb Rhizomes boiled, dried, then polished Agro-climatic Conditions Good drainage required 👉 Soil + climate → higher curcumin → better quality Botanical & Chemical Traits Type: Curcuma longa Rhizomes: Medium-long “fingers” Bright yellow-orange inside High Curcumin (≈ 6–8%) ⭐→ gives: Strong colour Medicinal value Better market price 🏷️ GI Significance GI granted on 30 March 2024 Makes it 3rd GI turmeric of Maharashtra (after Sangli & Waigaon) Protects: Regional identity Farmer income Product authenticity