[1] Turmeric cultivation is prominent in the districts of Hingoli, Parbhani, Nanded, Washim and Akola.
[3] Vasmat Haldi वसमत हळद is a prized crop in Basmath taluka of Hingoli district, due to its extensive production of turmeric and so named after it.
[5] Vasmat Haldi, also known as turmeric, has a unique property of imparting flavor and color due to the presence of curcumin.
The climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water quality, and special care contribute to the nutritional, medicinal, and chemical properties of Vasmat Haldi.
The producers of Vasmat Haldi follow traditional and organic cultivation processes, a practice that has been in place since ancient times.