Grow your own fresh ginger! Discover tips on planting, caring for, and harvesting this flavorful and versatile rhizome.
Plant one firm shampoo ginger rhizome division 2 to 3 inches deep after all frost danger has passed, and plan on moving the pot indoors before the first frost in fall. That is how to grow shampoo ginger in a…
Plant one fingerroot rhizome piece 5 to 8 cm deep in a 10-litre pot of humus-rich mix after the last frost, and pull the whole plant 4 to 5 months later for a harvest of finger-shaped roots. That is how…
Pot one torch ginger rhizome division 2 to 3 inches deep in spring, and plan on moving a 2-to-3-foot container indoors before nights drop below 50°F (10°C). That is how to grow torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), the kecombrang of Indonesian…
Plant a temulawak rhizome piece 5.1 to 10.2 cm deep, buds up, at the start of the wet season, and dig the harvest when the leaves yellow and collapse at the end of the growing season. That is how to…
Plant 5 cm kencur rhizome pieces 15 cm apart on a 25 cm raised bed in spring, keep the bed half-shaded and evenly moist through summer, then stop watering when the leaves die back in autumn. That is how to…
What is Ginger and Why is it Good for You? Ginger is a tropical plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which includes other spices such as turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The word ginger comes from the Sanskrit word “singabera”,…
