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Herbs & Medicinal Plants

GINGER

(Zingiber officinale)

A plant often used as a spice and medicine in traditional medicine. Perennial herb, about 0.6 - 1m tall. Stout rhizomes develop into tubers, containing high levels of essential oils and nutrients.

Conditions

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20-30°C Temperature
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Humid Diffused light
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Loose Rich in Humus

Preparation

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Tubers Rhizomes
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Shade Under canopy
400-800kg seeds/ha

Water Needs

High
Water 2x/day, avoid waterlogging
Ginger

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

80%
Medicinal Properties
9M
Harvest (Months)
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1. Biology

Herbaceous plant 0.6-1m tall. Shallow roots (0-20cm). Leaves are alternate, lanceolate, with a characteristic scent.

Growth: 90%
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2. Uses

Eliminates fishy odors, warms the stomach. Supports digestion, anti-inflammatory, joint pain relief, good for cardiovascular health.

Versatility: 95%
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3. Cultivation

Intercropped under canopy. Rows 30cm apart, plants 20cm apart.

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Water 2x
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Weeding
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Earthing up

favorite I. Uses & Values

  • Cuisine: Used as a spice for many common dishes such as duck, chicken, snails... effectively eliminating fishy odors, enhancing characteristic flavor, and warming the stomach for the consumer.
  • Medicine & Health: Supports digestion, reduces nausea symptoms, strongly anti-inflammatory. It also helps relieve joint pain, supports blood sugar reduction, and improves cardiovascular health.
  • Economic Value: A crop with high economic value, providing important raw materials for the food processing industry, refreshing teas, and premium pharmaceuticals.

spa II. Biological Characteristics

  • Size & Roots: Herbaceous plant 0.6-1m tall. Shallow roots concentrated in the 0-20cm layer, roots max depth 18-20cm.
  • Leaf Characteristics: Leaves are alternate, lanceolate. Size 15-18cm long, 2-3cm wide, no petiole.
  • Suitable Climate: Prefers warm, humid climate, tolerates shade well (can be grown under canopy). Ideal temperature 20-30°C.
  • Soil Correctness: Prefers loose soil, rich in humus and organic matter, pH from 5.5-7.0. Note: does not tolerate waterlogging.

agriculture III. Planting & Care Techniques

1. Density & Soil

  • Seeds: Use 400-800kg seeds/ha.
  • Spacing: Standard planting distance: rows 30cm apart, plants 20cm apart. Planting depth: 5-7cm.

2. Intercropping Model

Very suitable for intercropping under the canopy of timber trees like Chukrasia tabularis, Teak or fruit orchards to maximize area and shade.

3. Care Regimen

  • Weeding: Weed for the first time about 25-30 days after planting.
  • Watering: Water regularly twice a day (early morning and cool afternoon).
  • Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilization, combined with earthing up so tubers have space to develop.

inventory_2 IV. Harvest & Storage

Harvest

  • Timing: About 8.5 - 9 months after planting. Harvest when ginger leaves start turning yellow and wither.
  • Method: Use a small hoe or spade to dig gently, avoiding breaking or scratching the tuber skin.

Storage

  • Method: Alternate layers between ginger and dry sand/soil.
  • Coverage: Cover layer thickness 1.5 - 2.0cm.
  • Note: Place ginger in a cool, draft-free place. Proper storage will keep ginger fresh for a long time without losing valuable medicinal properties.
Technical Notes
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5-7 cm Planting depth
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18-20 cm Main root zone
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30 x 20 cm Spacing
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9 Months Harvest

Growth Process

Planting

Plant tubers 5-7cm deep.

Care

Weeding after 25-30 days. Water 2x/day.

Root Development

Earthing up to create space for tubers.

Harvest

Leaves turn yellow & wither (8.5 - 9 months).