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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
In stock
Question
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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Question
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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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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