Ginger root growing herbaceous of the genus Zingiber, Ginger root perennial deciduous (annual stem) mostly used for edible parts but also used as ornamental fragrant plant or as medical plant, grow in subtropical, mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+
Leaves edible linear shape the structure emerged on stem in round growth, the stems also edible.
Flower color red that grow like beehive.
Ginger root rhizome
Rhizome edible the color of the peel is brown the inner is yellow the taste is spicy
Ginger root for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ginger root growing and care:
Rich soil, moist, frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Rhizome
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year, in colder area in the spring
Pests and diseases:
Phyllosticta zingiberi, Rhizome Flies
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Infected leaves
Size of the plant?
0.7-1.2 m, 28-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Red that grow like beehive
Pollination is done by:
Bees, birds, butterfly
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
Autumn / Winter
How to harvest the leaves?
Better to use the leaves when you pull the rhizome
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible linear shape the structure emerged on stem in round growth
Uses of Ginger root leaves:
Salad, stir fry, cooked
Edible Roots
Information about Ginger rhizome:
Rhizome edible the color of the peel is brown the inner is yellow the taste is spicy
When to pull up Ginger rhizome:
Autumn / Winter
Uses of Ginger root rhizome:
Eat raw, spices, beverage, stir fry, cooked
Scientific name:
Zingiber officinale
