| Botanical name | Zingiber officinale |
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| Common name(s) | Ginger |
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. |
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| Planting Instructions | Soak ginger in water overnight because they are sometimes treated with a growth retardant. Plant ginger 15 to 20cm apart, 5 to 10cm deep and the growth buds must point upward. Ginger can be planted whole or in smaller pieces with a couple of growing buds each. |
| Soil conditions | Loose, loamy, and rich in organic matter is best. |
| Uses | Ginger is commonly used to treat many types of stomach problems like motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome and nausea. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Chilli peppers, cilantro and lemongrass are great companion plants. |
| Interesting Info | Rich in calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, iron, zinc, and copper. |
| Pests and Diseases | Pests include nematodes, slugs and snails; leafminers and mites. Diseases include damping-off, powdery |
| Harvesting | 8 to 10 months after planting |
Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
- Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
- Common name(s): Ginger
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
An erect, slender, herbaceous perennial is grown for its edible rhizome. The rhizome is brown, with a corky outer layer and pale-yellow scented centre. Used worldwide as a condiment and flavouring for food, teas, and herbal medicines.
Family: Zingiberaceae
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Zingiber officinale requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
