Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia and widely grown in many parts of the world. Among them, Vietnamese ginger is famous for its high quality and distinctive taste.
The Vietnamese ginger plant has a thick and large, firm rhizome, with a brown bark and bright yellow flesh. The stem of ginger can be from 60cm to 1m tall. The leaves of the ginger plant are long and narrow, dark green, and have a sharp midline. The plant has small yellow flowers and grows from thick flower stalks. Flowers contain pollen and have a characteristic fragrance.
The Vietnamese ginger plant is grown mainly to harvest ginger root, which is widely used in cuisine and medicine. Vietnamese ginger root has a thin skin and contains a lot of ginger oil, creating a characteristic flavor and aroma. High quality Vietnamese ginger is considered one of the best in the world.
Vietnamese ginger has a unique and rich flavor, spicy but not too harsh. It is commonly used in the culinary field. In addition, ginger is also used in traditional medicine, used in folk traditions to cure diseases and promote health.
Vietnamese ginger needs a warm and humid environment to grow best. It can be grown from ginger root or from seed. Plants need to be watered regularly and the soil should be fertilized with rich organic matter. The maturity period of ginger plants is from 8-10 months.
