Ginger

Control Methods Rhizomes can be placed in a black plastic bag and rotted, or placed in a weak herbicide mix, crushed, dried then burned. Larger… Read More »How Do You Control Ginger Plants?

Today kahili ginger is considered an invasive species in Hawaii and it even made it to the ISSG list of 100 worst invasive species if… Read More »Is Hawaiian Ginger Invasive?

Although some people associate flowering gingers with the state of Hawaii, many were introduced to the island as ornamentals, and some, like red button ginger,… Read More »Is Ginger Root Invasive?

You can also grow store bought ginger directly in a container of potting soil. If you’re using moss, keep the moss moist by spritzing it… Read More »Can I Store Ginger In Soil?

We’re all familiar with the edible root of the Ginger plant but some of the flower petals of the Ornamental Gingers like this Costus Indian… Read More »Can You Eat Flowering Ginger?

Rhizomes should be kept in a cool dry place for the dormant period. Some air movement is necessary to prevent mold from sprouting. In addition,… Read More »How Do You Store Ginger Plants For Next Year?

They look their best in soil that’s consistently moist or even wet. They love the edge of a stream or pond. You can grow them… Read More »Can Ginger Lilies Grow In Pots?

Generally, the flower stems grow directly from a mature rhizome, although shell ginger’s flowers grow directly from leaf stems. When growing new ginger plants from… Read More »How Long Does It Take For Shell Ginger To Bloom?

Ginger lilies thrive in light shade, so plant them where they get no more than 4 hours of sun a day. They’ll tolerate full sun,… Read More »How Do You Get Ginger Lilies To Flower?

root. The root contains essential oils and resins. These give ginger its odor and spicy flavor. They’re also responsible for its medicinal uses. Ginger has… Read More »What Part Of Ginger Is Used For Medicine?