Though harvesting of turmeric has commenced in nearby districts and in Karnataka, arrival of new turmeric to the regulated markets in Erode continues to be low, as the spice was traded for around ₹15,000 a quintal here on Friday.
Turmeric harvested in the districts of Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu and Chamarajanagar, Kollegal and Mandya and other districts in south Karnataka and few other areas in Andhra Pradesh were brought to the markets in Erode.