In the U.S., only about 664 tons of ginger were produced in 2024 — just 0.7% of what Americans consumed. Few crops illustrate U.S. dependence on foreign markets as strongly as ginger.

For centuries fresh ginger has been used to spice up Asian and Indian dishes. This root has a nice peppery flavor to it and I just love its smell. Coming in colors from ivory-brown to a slight ...

Fresh, dried, candied or pickled, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale - ginger root to you and me - is a hot commodity at the moment. Fresh, dried, candied or pickled, the rhizome of the ...

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 ...

Does ginger really help an upset stomach? The science: For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. Ginger is still often recommended as a way ...

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Fresh ginger is what makes Asian dishes so aromatic and flavorful. Although we often call it ginger root, it’s actually a rhizome, a creeping, gnarly, knobby stem that grows sideways, running along ...

Cultivating your own nutrient-rich ginger is achievable with these seven essential tips. Learn to select and prepare rhizomes, provide ample warmth and consistent moisture, and utilize nutrient-rich ...

While turmeric is today’s “rockstar rhizome,” that doesn’t mean ginger root is any less incredible. Indeed, you’ve probably seen dozens of hot ginger shots pop up in your supermarket’s fridge section ...

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 ...