Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae probably native to south-eastern Asia . its pungent aromatic rhizome (underground stem) used as a spice, flavouring, food, and medicine.

Ginger is propagated by planting rootstalk cuttings and has been under this type of cultivation for so long. Harvesting is done simply by lifting the rhizomes from the soil, cleansing them, and drying them in the sun.

Ginger is available whole, sliced, cracked and ground