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
🌱 Variety
No access
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).
