Ginger
Zingiber officinale
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Ginger is a tropical perennial rhizomatous herb valued for its pungent, aromatic underground rhizomes used fresh or dried in cooking and traditional medicine. It produces tall, lance-like foliage and delicate flowers, thriving in warm, humid conditions with consistent moisture.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Common culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale 'Roscoe') is the standard type for fresh and dried rhizome production. Variegata features variegated foliage and is grown more ornamentally, though still producing usable rhizomes.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Ginger is a tropical perennial rhizomatous herb valued for its pungent, aromatic underground rhizomes used fresh or dried in cooking and traditional medicine. It produces tall, lance-like foliage and delicate flowers, thriving in warm, humid conditions with consistent moisture.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Ginger grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Common culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale 'Roscoe') is the standard type for fresh and dried rhizome production. Variegata features variegated foliage and is grown more ornamentally, though still producing usable rhizomes.