
Ginger
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Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
Ginger is a perennial plant with a spreading habit, known for its spicy tubers, which are harvested annually. It should be spaced in 2-foot circles, as it will eventually spread outward. Best suited for Zones 8-10. In Zone 7 and colder zones, ginger can be grown as an annual or in pots. It thrives in regions where the lowest temperatures range between 40°F and 0°F.
Plant Characteristics:
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
- Sun Tolerance: Excellent
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Good
- Salt Tolerance: Good
- Fresh for Kids: Good
- Thorns: None
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Root
- Self-Fertile: Yes
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