I just bought what the nursery called a "spice ginger plant." Does this mean the root is edible? The leaves are long (12 inches +), dark green and glossy but not very thick (compared to, say, orchids). There are no blooms at the moment but it does give off a nice spicy fragrance.
2007-06-11 02:15:40 · 3 answers · asked by Kristen R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Zingeber officianalis is the type used in cooking - the roots (rhizomes) are eaten. Let the plant grow in a large pot or in the garden for a season to get sizable clumps. The rhizomes can also be divided to make more plants. Just cut into 1 -2 inch sections and be sure to include one 'eye' on each piece.
2007-06-12 10:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the root is edible. It's used as a condiment in Asian cooking. It has a pretty strong taste, so you probably wouldn't eat it by itself. Some people make tea from boiling it, it's supposed to be good for a sore throat and colds.
2007-06-11 07:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grow Ginger plant, it had yellou flower I buy from howwii. Can I eat the root?
2014-12-22 17:24:18 · answer #3 · answered by Thu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋