Spice Ginger Plant - Galangal - Alpinia galanga -Fragrant- Indoors/Out -4" Pot

Alpinia galanga is the spice that is most frequently used in Thai food. While it is botanically known as a ginger, and is even sometimes known as Thai ginger, for culinary purposes it is referred to as galangal. The flavor is more peppery when compared to ginger root. The older, tan-colored rhizomes have the most intense flavor, while the new tender sections are milder. If you often flavor your cooking with ginger, this species is a good one to grow because the rhizomes may be dug at any time of the year for use in your favorite recipes. unopened flower buds are also edible when steamed. The canes are evergreen when grown in frost-free locations, and flowers will appear at the tops of the older stalks. The erect canes grow 4-6 feet tall and individual leaves are 2-3 inches wide by 12-14 inches long. Although they will grow in sun or shade, the plants perform best in moist environments. Alpinia galanga is recommended for USDA Zones 8B to 11. Use it in curry pastes, stir-fries, soups and tea. Most cooks peel galangal before use. The rhizome is very dense and requires a longer cooking time than ginger, so it is usually cut in thin strips or crushed before being added to a recipe. The rhizomes have been used in folk medicines to treat a wide range of ailments. It has strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Grow indoors, out, or on the patio.

• Hardy in zones 8-11, Patio, Indoors
• All plant parts emit a spicy fragrance
• Easy to grow
• It prefers very bright, indirect light and should be keep evenly moist not wet or dry
• Immediate shipping in 4" pot