Ginger mother is not ginger, ginger mother is a small rhizome of ginger.

The underground stems of ginger are called rhizomes, which are both product and reproductive organs. The formation process of the rhizome is: after the ginger sprouts emerge, they gradually grow into the main stem. As the main stem grows, the base of the main stem gradually expands to form a small rhizome, often called a "ginger mother". The axillary buds on both sides of the ginger mother can continue to sprout 2-4 ginger seedlings, that is, primary branches, and their bases gradually expand to form primary ginger pieces, called sub-gingers.

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Growing habits of ginger:

Ginger is mainly distributed in central and eastern China, southeast to southwest, Laifeng, Tongshan and Yangxin , Echeng, Xianning, Tongling. It is widely cultivated in Changyi, Anqiu and other cities in Shandong Province, and is also commonly cultivated in tropical areas of Asia. ?

Ginger likes a warm and humid climate, and has weak cold and drought resistance. The plants can only grow in the frost-free period. The optimal temperature for growth is 25-28℃. If the temperature is below 20℃, the germination will be slow. If frost is encountered during the growth process, it will wither, and the frozen rhizomes that have been exposed to frost will completely lose their ability to germinate.

Ginger likes a humid climate, and is afraid of moisture, direct sunlight, and continuous cropping. Therefore, it is best to choose sloping land and slightly shady plots for cultivation of ginger. The upper layer should be deep, loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil to heavy soil.

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