For ages, ginger has been used as a spice as well as medicine by many people. These applications were mainly popular in the Arabic, Indian, and Asian traditional communities. Later, the plant was exported into the European countries. Today, large scale cultivation is largely practiced in Sri Lanka, China, Australia, India, Hawaii, Japan, and Pakistan.
The ginger plant belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Its species name is Zingiber officinale. The crop grows to a height of about 45 cm. Leaves are lanceolate in nature and have a length of 18cm. The commercial products are the underground stems and rhizomes.
Growing Areas
Although the cultivation of ginger has widely spread throughout Sri Lanka, the main growing areas are still found in the wet zones. These are the districts of Kegalle, Colombo, Kandy, Kurungala, and Gampaha. During the past years, the total area of growth of this plant has been over 6000 hectares.
Some provinces in Sri Lanka also cultivate ginger alongside other crops like coconut.
Varieties
The large scale growing of ginger in Sri Lanka utilizes local as well as foreign varieties. The local varieties of ginger have small and fleshy rhizomes and are of the white color. These varieties are mainly used for drinks and beverages because of their strong aroma and taste.
The Chinese variety of ginger has watery rhizomes that are yellow in color. It is majorly used for pickles since its taste is low.
Soils
Deep well drained sandy loams largely favor the growth of ginger. These soils should be highly rich in organic matter. Manure and fertilizers should be added in order to improve the fertility of soils.
Climate
For successful growth, the elevation should reach a maximum height of 1500m above sea level.
The average annual rainfall should not be less than 1500mm. For areas prone to dry spells, irrigation should be applied. Generally warm temperatures with shade are also suitable. The pH value should range from 5 to 7.
Planting
Stem rhizomes are used for propagation of ginger. Deep planting of seeds is discouraged.
Harvesting
Change of the plantâ??s color to yellow and withering of leaves indicates readiness for harvesting. This occurs after the first 10 months of sowing. Care should be taken during the harvesting process to prevent the damaging of the rhizomes. Wooden sticks are used in this process.
The method of preserving the harvested ginger rhizomes is sun drying.
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems (false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves) about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. We are ready supply fresh ginger and dry ginger. We are available size 100 gram up and 150 gram up.
Ginger root is a versatile spice and medicinal herb highly valued for its aromatic, pungent flavor and health benefits. Vietnam is renowned for producing high-quality ginger, which is used globally in both culinary and medicinal applications.
Uses
- Culinary Spice: Adds a warm, spicy flavor to a variety of dishes.
- Beverages: Used in teas, smoothies, and juices.
- Medicinal Herb: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supports digestion, and boosts the immune system.
- Health Products: Used in ginger supplements, ginger powder, and ginger oil.
Production Process
1. Harvesting: Select fresh ginger roots that meet size and quality standards.
2. Preparation: Clean and remove impurities.
3. Drying (if applicable): Dry using modern industrial machines to retain nutritional value.
4. Packaging: Packed according to different specifications to suit market needs.
Product Characteristics
- Origin: Vietnam
- Freshness: Well-preserved, retains long-term freshness.
- Quality: Free from impurities, no preservatives used.
- Form: Available as fresh or dried
