Ginger-Adrak

Ginger-Adrak

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Ginger is the underground stem of a tropical plant that has its origins in South Asia. Ginger is used in the preparation of meals and for its various medicinal properties. It is use in the preparation of many types of native medication and in certain parts of Asia it is often added to tea to enhance its flavour.

China is the largest producer of ginger in the world. China is followed by India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Philippines, Cameroon, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Costa Rica, Bhutan, Malaysia, the USA, Ethiopia, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

Ginger grows best in warm humid climates with rich well drained soil. The ginger plant can be grown both indoors and outdoors but the plant has a preference for sheltered spots.

Ginger is a common product and it’s used in most Asian households on a regular basis, mostly in the preparation of meals. It is also used in the making of traditional sweets and delicacies.

Ginger is readily available in most shops and supermarkets and it's found either in its original form or in powdered form. Ginger in its various forms is used frequently if not daily in many Asian homes and due to its numerous uses the demand for ginger is most always going to be there. It’s a plant well worth cultivating.