Ginger is undeniably a valuable spice to always have in your house. It elevates the taste of food and acts as a natural remedy for multiple health issues. How can you quickly identify if Ginger has become bad? The most notable sign of Ginger becoming bad is in the appearance. It turns darker adopting a … Read more

We all know Ginger as it features as an ingredient in a range of cuisines apart from providing several health benefits. But how do you peel ginger for getting clean rhizome flesh? Ginger can be peeled by spoon, using a knife, or chopping. Let us look in detail at these ways and what you can … Read more

Ginger is a strong tasty rhizome that has become a staple in many households across the USA, regardless of your cuisine and background. It enhances the flavor of any dish, tenderizes meats, and even offers a host of health benefits.  But you can’t just go ahead and start planting ginger in your garden immediately. You … Read more

You can grow ginger indoors in pots for both fun and convenience. But if you live in colder regions of the USA (USDA Zone 6 and below), you cannot grow ginger outdoors. The ground would just freeze in winter and kill the ginger plants. So growing ginger in pots is your best and really only … Read more

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a common root spice that has found a place among the most common ingredients in the kitchen. Are ginger leaves edible? Ginger leaves are edible and bear a gingery flavor that is not as strong as the rhizome but still evident on the palate. It is not common to eat the … Read more

If like most people your garden has limited space, you would probably want to plant flowers, spices, and vegetables efficiently, together. One edible plant that does not encroach on your flowers’ space is ginger. Good companion plants for ginger are Chili Peppers, Cilantro, Fruit Trees/Fruit Shrubs, Legumes, Lemongrass, Pigeon Pea, Spinach, and Turmeric. Ginger should … Read more

Growing ginger can be fun offering a steady supply of fresh ginger in times when you need it most. You can grow ginger by planting store-bought ginger rhizomes. But when is the right time to Harvest? Young Ginger can be harvested as early as four months after planting though if you want to harvest mature … Read more

Planning to grow ginger in your garden and wondering what can impact a good yield! There are a few factors for planting ginger such as weather, sunlight, humidity, and temperature that may be out of your hands whereas some other factors like soil, water, and fertilizer can be in your control. Below are important factors … Read more

Looking to plant Ginger this season? Here is a complete guide having details about growing Ginger. Ginger plays a significant role in a number of cuisines as well as many natural health remedies that people follow in their daily lives. What is Ginger? Edible Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a root vegetable that is famous for … Read more