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Ginger Hawaiian

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Ginger Hawaiian

Tropical

Zingiber officinale 'Hawaiian'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 9–12
  • 120 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 8" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–6.8
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  • Overview

    A superior ginger variety known for its exceptional flavor intensity and beautiful pink-tinged shoots that make it as ornamental as it is culinary. This variety produces thick, juicy rhizomes with less fiber than common ginger, making it perfect for fresh use in cooking and the spicy bite that ginger lovers crave. Easy to grow indoors or out, and you can harvest baby ginger in just 4 months.

  • Planting

    Plant rhizome pieces with eyes 2 inches deep. Start indoors in cooler climates and transplant after last frost.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, root-knot nematodes. Common diseases: Rhizome rot, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, fusarium yellows.