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Ginger - Edible (Zingiber officinale) 4"

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Ginger - Edible (Zingiber officinale) 4"
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🌿 Grow Your Own Culinary Ginger Magic – Zingiber officinale

Bring ancient healing and bold flavor to your garden with our Edible Ginger plant. This tropical treasure isn’t just a kitchen staple—it’s a lush, ornamental addition to your edible landscape with roots that run deep into history, health, and culture.


Quick Facts Table 🌿

Botanical Name Zingiber officinale
Plant Type Edible Rhizome, Perennial Herb
Sale Size 1-Gallon Pot
Mature Height/Width 3–4 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide
USDA Zones 8–12 (annual or indoor in colder zones)
Sun Requirements Bright Shade to Dappled Sun
Cold Hardiness Damaged below 50°F; dies back in frost
Growth Habit Upright with dense leafy stalks
Spacing Requirements 12–18 inches between plants

Flavor, Fragrance & Functional Use

Culinary Superstar ✨

  • Flavor: Warm, pungent, and spicy with citrusy undertones
  • Texture & Use: Harvest the underground rhizomes for fresh use, or dry them for spice blends and teas. Even the young shoots and leaves are edible in many Asian cuisines!

Medicinal Legacy

  • Rich in gingerol, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound
  • Traditionally used to ease nausea, boost digestion, and enhance circulation
  • Revered in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western herbal traditions

Common Culinary Applications:

  • Fresh: Soups, stir-fries, smoothies, juicing
  • Dried or Powdered: Baked goods, spice mixes, herbal tea
  • Preserved: Pickled ginger, candied treats, fermented tonics

🌱 Why Grow Ginger?

Top Benefits & Uses:

  • Homegrown, chemical-free flavor
  • Lush, tropical ornamental foliage
  • Aromatic and edible shoots & roots
  • Compact enough for containers or garden beds
  • Grows well indoors in colder climates
  • Useful in permaculture systems for understory planting

Origin Story:

Cultivated for over 5,000 years, ginger’s journey began in Southeast Asia and India. It was a valuable commodity on ancient spice routes and was once so prized it was worth its weight in gold in Europe.


🛠 Best Practices for Planting & Care

Where to Plant:

  • Choose a bright shade or dappled sun location—ginger prefers indirect light over harsh rays
  • Excellent for the understory of food forests or shady garden corners

Soil Needs:

  • Rich, loamy, and well-draining with high organic matter
  • Mulch generously to retain moisture and suppress weeds

How to Plant:

  • Transplant rhizome just below the soil surface with buds pointing upward
  • Pack soil tightly for good contact, using caution not to plant rhizomes too deep.

Watering:

  • Water deeply and consistently during active growth
  • Keep soil moist but never soggy

Fertilization:

  • Feed monthly with compost or organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus & potassium

Winter Tips (Florida):

  • Dies back naturally with cold—leave rhizomes in ground in Zones 9+
  • Mulch deeply or dig and store for replanting in spring (Zones 8 and below)

🪴 Container & Indoor Growing Tips

  • Use a deep pot (at least 12” wide) for rhizome expansion
  • Place in a humid, warm indoor area with bright indirect light
  • Perfect for patios, sunrooms, or greenhouse corners
  • Mist regularly or use a humidity tray in dry homes

⚠️ Cautions

  • Sensitive to frost—protect or bring indoors in cold snaps
  • May be prone to root rot if overwatered or planted in heavy soil
  • Avoid waterlogged conditions at all costs

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal For:

  • Foodies, herbalists, and home chefs
  • Gardeners with filtered sun or shady spots
  • Indoor growers or apartment gardeners
  • Permaculture designers needing edible understory plants

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Full sun locations with poor soil drainage
  • Cold climates without an indoor setup
  • Gardeners looking for ultra-low-maintenance options

Ready to Spice Up Your Garden?

Whether you're crafting tea, cooking curry, or just admiring the tropical foliage, our Culinary Ginger is a flavorful and functional gem for every grower.

Order now and discover the magic of homegrown ginger with GreenDreams! 🌿


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18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Open Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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