Ginger
(Zingiber officinale)

Description:
Ginger is a perennial herb that grows from rhizomes. Ginger is well known in the kitchen as a culinary spice and as a popular medicinal herb. Very easy to grow. Loves a long hot and humid weather which helps grow large rhizomes.

Growing:
  • ​tender perennial (protect from frost)
  • morning sun and afternoon shade
  • ​rich well draining moist retentive soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: rhizomes

How to use?
  • medicinal use
  • culinary use
  • teas​
  • candies
  • ornamental use
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