Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Because it’s a tropical plant, ginger can be tricky to grow outdoors in much of North America, ...

No green thumb or outdoor garden is required to grow this delicious plant. Karl Tapales / Getty Images Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives ...

In this video, I show you how to grow ginger in containers from store-bought ginger roots. I take you through selecting the ginger rhizomes from the store, the importance of soaking the ginger before ...

The finest ginger root is grown in Jamaica, but that’s no reason you shouldn’t give it a try. A ginger plant is easy enough to get started. Just go to the local food market, buy a fresh piece, then ...

When I give a gentle squeeze to the red ‘cone’ of pinecone ginger, a clear, fragrant liquid seeps out of the plant and onto my hand. It’s not sticky. Rather, it feels fresh and fragrant. If I rub my ...

Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives in a sunny spot, and can be harvested as needed. With lush, bamboo-like foliage, ginger is also a ...

Ginger is one of those ingredients that you don’t have to worry about buying too much of when it’s required for a recipe. With so many uses—including ginger syrup, flavored oil, salad dressing and tea ...