As a guy raised in the sunny Sardinian island (Italy), I used to grow for fun all kinds of herbs on our balcony. Diana, the ginger which is considered the “SPICE” Ginger is Zingiber officinale, however many other gingers have a culinary use also. I can’t find info on Hidden Ginger, though. A fantastic ginger which flowers nearly year round. Ginger is a very pleasant and tasty plant, and a lot of people like to take advantage of its flavor. I’ve got another piece half covered in water to see if it will sprout roots. Grow it like a houseplant in a bright location or allow the leaves to dry and store the rhizomes in a cool dark place. It’s a beautiful publication. You can also subscribe without commenting. Edible yellow flowers protrude from red pine cone-like bracts. USE IN: Plant as a showy feature for tropical style gardens.Keep as a container plant in cooler climates, moving pots to a sheltered location through winter. Too much sun will burn the leaves and the leaves will fold up to try to protect themselves from the blast of sunshine. Better to boil them so they release their useful essential oils in tea. **UPDATE**The store bought ginger root never sprouted. But Avon isn’t asking about toxic chemicals in store-bought ginger. It also gives you a unique flavor which is almost like two herbs in one. Despite not being very common, you can also eat the leaves and some parts of the stems of ginger plants.eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'yourindoorherbs_com-box-4','ezslot_8',109,'0','0'])); Let’s discuss the kinds and part of ginger that are safe to eat. It has a white flower when it blooms and the stalks grow a good 5 feet tall. I’d really rather grow my own. Shell ginger is another type that you might encounter. She said they have yellow and white flowers and grow to about 5 ft tall. Sad but true, the plant also absorbs those. many thanx We were given a few roots, maybe a pound, which we planted, grew and are still eating our harvests to this day. They grow horizontally, the nub pointing up, in soft well draing soil. Ginger plants are interesting additions to gardens, but they can be fickle about growing conditions. Which ginger plant has the root that you can cook with? Ornamental Gingers are iconic tropical and subtropical plants that have spectacular, brightly coloured flowers. One farmer interviewed by CCTV said she was aware of aldicarb’s toxicity and did not use it on ginger that her family ate. I am curious to know if the roots are edible or toxic. Upon searching, we cannot find any cases in which a person was poisoned by ginger. This is because, differently from the other ginger varieties, they are quite impressive with their large size and vibrant red color. Just as an example, here’s an analysis of minerals in Ethiopian ginger root which the authors conclude does not contain lead (and neither does the soil it grows in, which is probably why the root doesn’t). Trust me. I have a variety of what I believe to be Hidden Ginger. Rubra it is actually medicinal. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I’ve tried them. Each stem flowers only once; prune to the ground when flowers finish. You said that they are and I am wondering if you have any reservations at all about eating them or using them for flavor, much like a bay leaf. Both have been used for eons by Native Americans, and pretty consistently by Americans of European extraction since 1600. After moving to the UK 6 years ago in a tiny flat, it was impossible to grow herbs outside. I used to use it for tea. Disclaimer: after digging and going beyond what can be found in EU and USA market, there are dozens and dozens variety of ginger out there. 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