Zingiber officinale
Ginger
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Description
Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiberofficinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. Ginger cultivation began in South Asia and has since spread to East Africa and the Caribbean.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Blooming
Blooms yellowish-green flowers that are often fragrant.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Growth
Ginger is not frost tolerant, and needs full sun to partial shade to grow well. In areas where water is limited, make sure to plant Z. officinale in an area that is shady for 1/2 of the day. Plant ginger in pots indoors, or outdoors in a shady site.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Planting
The best way to propagate ginger is from the rhizomes themselves. Select a rhizome with many branches, or "fingers", and break off each finger to plant separately. Each finger should have atleast 2 nodes that resemble eyes on a potato; they look like miniature horns. Soak the rhizomes in water overnight. Plant the rhizomes in late winter or early spring. In most areas, ginger will need to be grown indoors initially and then moved outdoors. Fill a pot with 3/4 soil and place the rhizomes inside, covered with about 1" of soil. Make sure to plant the rhizomes with the buds facing upwards.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Pest
The rhizomes of Z. officinale are prone to root rot in cold, wet conditions. Refrain from overwatering plants to prevent this from occuring.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Interesting facts
There are over 1,000 species of "gingers" in the family Zingiberaceae, native to India, southeastern Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean. The most cultivated species is the common ginger, Z. officinale.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Soil and irrigation
Zingiber grows best in soil that is rich and well-draining. Soil based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water liberally during the growing season, less in winter. Mist plants grown in dry areas.
