When to plant
Plant in Spring.
Ginger, Zingiberaceae officinale, is a herbaceous rhizomatous perennial
How to plant
Ginger prefers a warm, rich moist soil in a protected and shady position. Plant small rhizomes with one or two buds.
Care: Ginger grows best if soil is kept moist.
Harvest: Rhizomes can be harvested in Winter after green shoots have died down.
Troubleshooting: No known pests
When to plant
Plant in Spring.
Galangal, Alpinia galangal, is a perennial rhizomatous herb
How to plant
Galangal prefers a rich moist soil in a protected and shady position. Plant small rhizomes with one or two buds. As Galangal spreads easily it is best to grow it in pots.
Care: Galangal grows best if soil is kept moist.
Harvest: Rhizomes can be harvested most of the year by digging at the side of the clump to remove rhizomes as needed.
Troubleshooting: Grow in a pot as it can be invasive
When to plant
Plant in Spring
Turmeric, Curcuma domestica,is a perennial rhizomatous herb
How to plant
Turmeric prefers a sunny spot. Turmeric is easily established by planting small rhizomes with one or two buds. Turmeric is quite suitable to grow in pots.
Care: Turmeric dies back completely during the cooler months of the year and re-emerges in Spring. It tolerates drought and a wide range of soil types but demands good drainage.
Harvest: Freshly chopped Turmeric leaves are added to curries and rhizomes can be harvested during the warmer months. For cooking grate and use twice as much as dry powder specified in a recipe.
Flowers are attractive and have a vase life of 2-3 weeks.
Troubleshooting: An easy plant to grow.