Photo: Khlshnuramalina (licence) · representative image, not the exact plant you receive
Edible Ginger
Zingiber officinale
True culinary ginger, which grows far more easily in Florida than most people expect. Young rhizomes harvested early are mild, tender and nothing like the fibrous supermarket product.
- RipensFall harvest
- USDA zones8-11
- Mature size2 to 3 ft of foliage
- CategoryHerbs and Medicinals
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Root layer
Part shade
Hardy to about 28F
Grows well in a pot
Antioxidant-rich
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Edible Ginger in Central Florida
Part shade and steady moisture through summer. Mulch heavily. Dies back in winter and returns in spring. Harvest any time from late summer onward.
