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Ginger
الزنجبيل · Zingiber officinale
A tropical plant whose hot, fragrant rhizomes are used in cooking and drinks. It can be grown in pots.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الزنجبيل |
|---|---|
| English name | Ginger |
| Scientific name | Zingiber officinale |
| Family | Ginger family (Zingiberaceae) |
| Plant type | Perennial plant with rhizomes |
| Height | 60 to 100 cm |
| Water use | High |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to April
Harvest time
November to January
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A plant with leafy false stems and long narrow leaves, and swollen branched rhizomes under the soil.
Where it grows
Can be grown in pots and humid half-shaded spots in Jazan and the Eastern Province.
Soil
Needs very rich, light, well-drained soil.
Water and irrigation
Regular watering and humid air.
Climate and light
Likes warmth, humidity and half shade.
Propagation
From rhizome pieces with buds.
Benefits and uses
- Rhizomes for cooking and drinks
- Good for pots
Drawbacks
- Not commonly farmed in Saudi Arabia
- Rots with too much water
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Zingiber officinale
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Zingiber officinale
- Wikipedia: Ginger
- FAO Crop Calendar - Food and Agriculture Organization
- Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA)
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Plant finder
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)