This is a “true ginger plant”. Zingiber officinale is known as culinary ginger. It grows by rhizomes underground. These specialized roots rapidly spread producing grass-like plants along the way.

The finest ginger root is grown in Jamaica, but that’s no reason you shouldn’t give it a try. A ginger plant is easy enough to get started. Just go to the local food market, buy a fresh piece ...

We don’t often think about plant roots because they are out of sight, out of mind, yet their growth and health greatly affect ...

Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.

In this video, I show you how to grow ginger in containers from store-bought ginger roots. I take you through selecting the ginger rhizomes from the store, the importance of soaking the ginger ...

Another major benefit lies in ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help prevent chronic illnesses like arthritis, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases. These benefits ...

When I give a gentle squeeze to the red ‘cone’ of pinecone ginger, a clear, fragrant liquid seeps out of the plant and onto my hand. It’s not sticky. Rather, it feels fresh and fr… ...

You will need 1.5 to 1.7 tonnes of ginger root to plant one hectare. This depends on when the crop will be harvested, higher rates are applicable if the crop is to be harvested early.