Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Because it’s a tropical plant, ginger can be tricky to grow outdoors in much of North America, ...

Ginger takes eight to 10 months to mature, grows best in warm, humid conditions, and is ready for harvest when the leaves die back. Ginger adapts well to indoor and outdoor environments, thriving in ...

No green thumb or outdoor garden is required to grow this delicious plant. Karl Tapales / Getty Images Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives ...

Learning how to grow ginger is cheap and easy, and will reward you with a fiery, yet surprisingly versatile, ingredient in the kitchen. Whether added to curries or stir-fries, turned into cordial, or ...

Fresh ginger often adds kick to Asian and nouveau American cooking, whether minced in Chinese dumplings, soaked in hot tea or roasted with sweet potatoes. But ginger doesn't have to only add flair to ...

Garden Variety is an occasional column about growing plants without grief. As Georgia’s weather starts its spring ascent toward another sweltering summer, it’s time to plant ginger. There’s usually ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow fruits and herbs in a contained space. If growing vegetables were ...

Ginger is one of those ingredients that you don’t have to worry about buying too much of when it’s required for a recipe. With so many uses—including ginger syrup, flavored oil, salad dressing and tea ...

Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives in a sunny spot, and can be harvested as needed. With lush, bamboo-like foliage, ginger is also a ...