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Zingiber officinale (ginger) - 5 bulbs p-pack

Zingiber officinale (ginger) - 5 bulbs p-pack

SKU:8009002190N

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Bulb name & Description

Zingiber officinale offers beautiful blooms and delights with its culinary versatility. Even better, its medicinal properties make it a valuable addition to any collection.

Common name

ginger 

Family name

Zingiberaceae 

Level of Difficulty

Easy

Indigenous

No

Edible 

Yes

Natural Habitat

Warm, humid, and partially shaded tropical and subtropical forests

Planting time

Spring to early summer

Type

Rhizome 

Mature height

80cm

How to plant

Position them in semi-shade and loosen the soil to a depth of about 30cm. Ginger can also be planted in deep pots with drainage holes. Soil must be well-draining with a mixture of sand and compost. Plant at a depth of 10cm and 30cm apartWater every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn't rained. Every 2-3 days in pots.

Harvest time

Harvest when the leaves start to turn yellow and die back. This is usually 8 to 10 months after planting. Ginger flowers in summer. 

 

Disclaimer

Not for consumption. Keep away from children and pets.

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