T/GXICMMA 0001-2021 Curcumin standardization cultivation technical regulations
Main Technical Content: 1. Scope: This document specifies the technical requirements for the cultivation of turmeric, including the environmental conditions of the growing areas, site selection and preparation, seed selection and processing, planting, field management, harvesting, and file management. This document is applicable to turmeric cultivation in Guangxi and Malaysia, and other regions may refer to it for use. 2. Normative References: The content of the following documents is an integral part of this document through normative references. Among them, the referenced documents with a specified date apply only to the version corresponding to that date; the latest version (including all amendments) of the unspecified referenced documents applies to this document. - GB 3095: Environmental Air Quality Standards - GB/T 8321 (all parts): Guidelines for the Rational Use of Pesticides - GB 15618: Soil Environmental Quality - Standards for Soil Pollution Risk Control in Agricultural Land (Trial) - NY/T 496: Guidelines for the Rational Use of Fertilizers - General Principles - NY/T 525: Organic Fertilizers - NY/T 1276: Standards for the Safe Use of Pesticides - General Principles 3. Terms and Definitions: The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.): A perennial herb of the Zingiberaceae family and the Curcuma genus. 3.2 Growing turmeric: Roots harvested in winter and stored indoors for planting the following year, capable of sprouting and growing into robust plants. 4. Site Environmental Requirements: The ecological environment of the growing areas must be good. The air quality should meet the requirements of Grade II (inclusive) or higher as specified in GB 3095, and the soil environmental quality should comply with GB 15618. 5. Site Selection and Preparation 5.1 Cultivation site selection: The soil should be deep, well-drained, loose, and fertile, preferably sandy loam with a pH of 5.5–7.5.