Ginger, also known as ginger, white ginger, Sichuan ginger, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family. Ginger is native to tropical areas such as China and Southeast Asia. It has a long history of edible and medicinal use in China and has been developed It was utilized relatively early and is an economic crop with great development and utilization value. Let’s take a look at the distribution of ginger’s production areas!

Ginger’s origin distribution

Ginger is native to tropical areas such as China and Southeast Asia. It is also commonly cultivated in tropical areas of Asia. From central, southeastern to southwest China, Laifeng and Tong It is widely cultivated in Shan, Yangxin, Echeng, Xianning and Daye provinces, and Weifeng ginger produced in Qingzhou, Shandong is particularly famous.

Ginger’s production environment

1. Temperature: Ginger likes a warm and humid climate, and has weak cold tolerance and drought resistance. The plant can only grow in the frost-free period, and the optimal temperature for growth is 25-25 28°C. If the temperature is lower than 20°C, germination will be slow, plants will wither when exposed to frost, and rhizomes will completely lose their ability to germinate when exposed to frost.

2. Light: Ginger is tolerant of shade but not strong sunlight, and does not have strict requirements on the length of sunlight.

Therefore, during cultivation, a shade shed should be built or intercrops should be used for proper shade to avoid strong sunlight.

3. Moisture: Ginger has an underdeveloped root system and poor drought and flood resistance, so it is particularly particular about water requirements.

During the growth period, the soil that is too dry or too wet is not good for the growth and expansion of ginger pieces, and can easily cause disease and rot.

4. Soil: Ginger likes fertile and loose loam or sandy loam. It does not grow well when planted in heavy, humid low-lying land, nor does it grow well on barren land with poor water retention.

Ginger needs potassium fertilizer the most, nitrogen fertilizer second, and phosphorus fertilizer the least.

The Hometown of Ginger in China

1. Laiwu Ginger: Laiwu Ginger has a planting history of more than 2,000 years. It was once a tribute to the imperial court in feudal society. It is famous for its low silkiness, strong spicy taste, and fresh color. It was rated as a famous brand product at the 3rd China Agricultural Expo, and Laicheng District was named the Hometown of Chinese Ginger.