Spanish Name
Jengibre
Scientific Name
Zingiber officinale
Category
Vegetables
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
Edible parts
Rhizome
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbaceousRhizome
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalOrnamentalFertility
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Used fresh, dried, or powdered in savory and sweet dishes, teas, and juices.
Nutritional Info
Contains gingerol, vitamin B6, magnesium, anti-inflammatory compounds
Medicinal Uses
Aids digestion, relieves nausea, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Planting Distance
20–30 cm between plants; 30–40 cm between rows; thrives in partial shade, moist and fertile soil with good drainage. Mulching highly beneficial.
Harvest Time
8–10 months after planting for mature rhizomes; baby ginger can be harvested earlier (4–6 months).