Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Because it’s a tropical plant, ginger can be tricky to grow outdoors in much of North America, ...

Ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic texts praised ginger long before it became a kitchen staple. They called it "universal medicine" for its ability to soothe a sore throat and calm the stomach. However, ...

Just like growing a vegetable garden in egg cartons, cultivating ginger indoors is surprisingly easy. In fact, you can even ...

Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives in a sunny spot, and can be harvested as needed. With lush, bamboo-like foliage, ginger is also a ...

Did you know you can grow ginger or tangawizi on your own? Or you can use part of the root and it will continue to grow? In today’s article, I will take a closer look at this versatile exotic plant ...

One planting tip can help your ginger (Zingiber officinale) grow faster before its rhizomes ever hit soil, and it starts with how you prepare it. Ginger comes from a tropical, humid environment and ...

Farm manager Ivana Zivkovic holds freshly harvested ginger on Sept. 28 at Forts Ferry Farm in Latham. Farm manager Ivana Zivkovic holds freshly harvested ginger at Forts Ferry Farm in Latham. Farm ...

You might have some mint or basil blooming on your kitchen sill, but have you ever imagined ginger joining that crew? Well, it can. Ginger is one of those things that somehow ends up in your ...