What are harvesting techniques followed in turmeric?

Usually, harvesting extends from January to March- April. Early varieties mature in 7-8 months and medium varieties in 8-9 months. The crop is ready for harvesting when the leaves turn yellow and start dying up. At the time of maturity, leaves are cut close to the ground, the land is ploughed and rhizomes are gathered by hand picking or the clumps are carefully lifted with a spade. The picked rhizomes are collected and cleaned. The mother and finger rhizomes are separated before curing.