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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Does ginger really help an upset stomach? The science: For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal ...

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 ...

When the VegHeadz started a perennial edible garden at the University of Florida/IFAS Leon County Extension Office, we really didn’t know what to expect. We would get a cutting here, a rhizome there, ...

Ginger and dry ginger, derived from Zingiber officinale, have distinct flavors and applications in cooking, home remedies, and traditional medicine. Ginger adds a pungent kick to dishes, while dry ...

Here's how to bring ginger flavor into your favorite drink. In a saucepan, combine the ginger, water, and sugar and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, stir to dissolve the sugar, then set ...

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 ...