Ginger (culinary)
Ginger (culinary)
Zingiber officinale
vegetable☀️ part-sun🪴 rich moist📏 small🌡️ RHS H1b
📋Quick Facts
Water
💧💧💧 Frequent watering
Hardiness
Zone 9-12
About
Rhizome grown in containers or under cover in cooler climates.
Top tip
In cool climates, grow in pots under cover; keep compost warm and moist but not waterlogged.
Also known as: Gengibre, Imbir lekarski, Zingiber officinale, Zenzero, Jengibre, Gingembre (comestible), Ginger (culinary), Gember
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Very few pests; needs warmth and shelter but pest problems are rare.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Stir-fries, curries, soups, tea, marinades, baking, pickled, dressings
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How to Propagate
🌱Rhizome
ModerateHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1b
USDA 11–12 equivalent