Plants ordered today will be shipped in Mid April 2023.
Galangal, Greater (Alpinia galanga) potted plant, organic
$11.00
Family: Ginger (Zingiberaceae)
Hardy to zone 9 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted plant and brought in for the winter
Herbaceous perennial native to Asia. Galangal is used as a cooking spice, mainly for curries and soups. It has a ginger-like hotness but a sweetly aromatic flavor that is, actually, the predominant flavor in good “Tom-kha-kai” soup that many of you have probably tasted in Thai restaurants. The root (rhizome, actually) also is the source of an essential oil used in flavoring. The young shoots are edible and delicious. Plants prefer warmth, fast-draining soil, part shade, and protection from frost. Space plants 2 feet apart.
Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown
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Jyotsna Mahindrakar (verified owner) –
I got a nice plant from you. I’m in San Jose, Ca. It’s right now still in same pot in came in and I want to replant and want to know if it can take northern Ca winter. Also does it like watering daily in pot?
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Richo Cech –
hello, we have provided directions saying that the plant is best potted up to a gallon upon receipt. San Jose is a Zone 9 and the monograph lists this as a zone 9 to 12, so it is barely winter hardy for you, mulch well, water frequently. richo
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Tim –
Which one would be better for tea the greater galangal or the lesser galangal? Where would you find the lesser galangal root if you don’t grow it?
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Richo Cech –
generally greater galangal is considered a soup herb and lesser galangal is a cinnamon-tasting medicinal herb that will yield to tea or decoction. This is a standard medicinal in TCM–you can get it in Chinatown. r
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Neelima –
Which country you are located in. USA usda rules are strict. Is there any problem in receiving as a result ?
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Richo Cech –
We’re here in Southern Oregon, USA. We ship plants within the USA only.
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debra godwin –
does the galangal spread and multiply ? how is it harvested once it is established?
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Richo Cech –
Galangal spreads as most gingers do, out from the crown. You dig the root and wash it before use. richo
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Susie –
I love to cook so I want greater galangal. What is the shipping cost between 1 plant vs 3 plant pack? I live in Dallas Fort Worth area.
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Admin Judy –
Before checking out, go to the Cart page. You can calculate shipping there by entering your shipping information before finalizing your order.
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Liz –
What size is each plant, a gallon container or? Or how much galangal root in weight is sent for each or of 1 and of 3? Are they shipped bare root? Or how many roots/ryzomes are in each order? Thank you
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Richo Cech –
Hi Liz,
The plants are in 5-inch-deep pots. They are nicely established growing plants in pots. They aren’t sold on the basis of root weight. if you buy one plant \you get one plant, and if you buy 3 plants you get 3 plants.
Richo
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Susie –
I live in Dallas, TX. Will this plant grow? We have a very hot summer and cold winter.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, this is a good choice for Texas.
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Reasay Ros –
Is there a difference between Greater Galangal and Lesser Galangal? I was wondering because you have both varieties. I was just hoping to purchase a galangal varietal that’s similar to the ones I get at the grocery store.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Reasay, That would be the greater galangal. The lesser is more like ginger and cinnamon. The greater is more like what is used in tom-kha-khei soup. r
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blick002 (verified owner) –
Very healthy plants arrived and have thrived indoors over the winter in northern MN. Can’t wait to get them outside in pots and watch them grow!
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Robert L –
I’m leaving our beloved Oregon for Maui to start a pharm and apiary and plan to grow a variety of gingers (amongst other specialty) crops at farmers’ markets. Are these and the other types of ginger sold here adapted for tropical climates and good stock for propagation?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Robert, Our gingers are greenhouse grown, work well in HI and can be shipped there with no problems (we are a state certified nursery). Please contact us when you get settled and we’ll happily supply you with some nice stock.
Richo
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Clyde Keating –
As an old Ag. Teacher , with cancer I have been unable to find any Lesser Galangal for planting . I have 100. plus tumeric plants that are doing great and looking to growing my own Galangal . I feel by combining the two. I will.be able to control my cancer! I live in southeast Louisiana and I can help my friends and neighbors with my growing knowledge of herbs Hope you can help THANKS so much!
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Admin Richo Cech –
I am unsure as to why this comment would be made–we have plenty of lessser galangal plants in stock.
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Eileen Begley –
I bought one over a year ago. It was packed and shipped well. It’s really thriving. It’s a pretty dark green so decorative. I am in California so winters are mild. Even with some light frost several times over the winter it continues to do well! I haven’t harvested any of the root as yet, but am looking forward to doing so. I have it in a pot. Will probably buy the “Lesser Galangal” next as it is more potent for medicine and I make my own tinctures.
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