Ginger is native to the subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and is cultivated in Anqiu, Laifeng, Tongshan, Yangxin and other places in Shandong, China.

Ginger has an aromatic and spicy smell and is often used to remove fishy smell from dishes. It can also be processed into ginger candy.

Ginger likes warmth, and its suitable growth temperature is 25~28°C. When the outside temperature is lower than 20°C, the plant growth slows down. When the outside temperature is lower than 10°C, the plant will be frostbitten.

Introduction to Ginger

Ginger likes a warm and humid climate, is not cold-tolerant, is afraid of moisture, and is afraid of direct sunlight. It is suitable for planting on slopes and slightly shady plots. The upper layer is deep and Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil to heavy soil is suitable.

Ginger is a perennial herb, 50 to 100 centimeters tall.

The rhizome is fleshy, oblate and horizontally branched, with aromatic and pungent smell. The roots can be used as medicine.

Excavate in summer, remove stems, leaves and fibrous roots, and wash the soil.

When choosing ginger, you need to check whether there is any peculiar smell or sulfur smell on the surface of the ginger. If the ginger smell is not strong or the taste has changed, buy with caution; normal ginger has a rough appearance, is dry, and is dark in color; Ginger has a longer shelf life.