Ginger

Ginger is an herbaceous plant that offers something interesting both above and below ground. Above ground, gingers feature tropical- looking foliage and flowers, while below ground, they produce thick roots called rhizomes that can add a zesty kick to your cooking.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Small Farms: Tropical Root Crops

UF/IFAS Publications

• Edible Landscaping for Urban Sustainability
• Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide
• Ginger
• Grow Your Own Vegetables Without Soil
• A Guide to Selecting Existing Vegetation for Low-energy Landscapes
• Herbs in the Florida Garden
• Home Garden Crops
• Landscape and Vegetable Garden Test Information Sheet
• Minigardening (Growing Vegetables in Containers)
• Organic Vegetable Gardening
• Starting the Garden with Transplants

Other Sites

• Common Herbs--American Botanical Council
• Ginger--K-State Research and Extension (PDF)
• Ginger--Texas Extension
• GrowGuide--Weekend Gardener
• Herb Garden Basics--PBS
• Herb Gardening--University of Illinois Extension
• Herb Research Foundation
• Herb Society of America
• Herbs--Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Landscaping with Fine Taste--Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Vegetable Gardening--University of Georgia Cooperative Extension