- Origin
- Sout East Asia
- Harvest Time
- 8–10 months after planting for mature rhizomes; baby ginger can be harvested earlier (4–6 months).
- Usage
- Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental, Fertility
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Herbaceous, Rhizome
- Planting Distance
- 20–30 cm between plants; 30–40 cm between rows; thrives in partial shade, moist and fertile soil with good drainage. Mulching highly beneficial.
- Ingredients
- Ginger (Noni Smoothie), Ginger (Roselle Drink), Ginger (Pickled Pak Choi), Ginger (Ginger sweet Tofu with Pak Choi), Ginger (Canistel Pie), Ginger (Kimchi Farmstyle), Ginger (Pineapple Skin Tea), Ginger (Green Smoothie), Ginger (Asian Cucumber Noodle Slaw)
- Nutritional Info
- Contains gingerol, vitamin B6, magnesium, anti-inflammatory compounds
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Used fresh, dried, or powdered in savory and sweet dishes, teas, and juices.
- Medicinal Uses
- Aids digestion, relieves nausea, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 1
- Spanish Name
- Jengibre
- Recipes
- Ginger Sweet Tofu with Pak Choi, Pickled Pak Choi stems, Noni Juice / Smoothie, Roselle Drink, Kimchi Farmstyle, Pineapple Skin Tea, Green Smoothie
- Category
- Vegetables
- Scientific Name
- Zingiber officinale
- Edible parts
- Rhizome
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion