Common Ginger (Zingiberaceae officinalis)

Now you can grow fresh ginger right in your home. Big, bright flavor adds just the right amount of heat and spice to sauces, soups, marinades, baked goods and more. Grow in pots – outside in filtered sunlight in summer and bring inside for the winter. Begin to harvest roots in 2 years – just reach into the pot and break off what you need. Ginger is a heavy feeder and an even heavier drinker that needs a lot of room to grow. Choose a pretty container with good drainage holes and a deep saucer.