Organic farming of turmeric will rely on natural manures such as compost etc. and biological pest control methods rather than spraying toxic pesticides. Organic farming relies on methods such as crop rotation, salinity control of soil, and predatory beneficial insects.  Growing food organically is not an easy task for growers and farmers considering the predominant use of of easily accessible chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Thus, organic products are generally more labor intensive and costly to produce.