Is ginger a shade-loving or sun-loving plant?

Does ginger prefer shade or sun?

Ginger is a shade-loving herb that is mainly distributed in subtropical regions and is native to the forest edges of tropical evergreen rainforests. This growing environment allows it to develop the habit of adapting to slightly shaded areas. During the entire growing season, it is more conducive to growth in shaded places in spring and summer.

Ginger in the sun

Ginger does not require much light during the growing season, but it still needs light, and the light requirements are different in different growth periods.

When the ginger seedlings just break through the soil, they need weather with weak light. In autumn, they need sufficient light, which is beneficial to the branching of the plant, promotes the expansion of the rhizomes, and increases the yield. In summer, they also need proper sun protection to prevent the leaves from turning yellow.

Ginger can be exposed to the sun, as it needs light to grow. Some fresh ginger is wet and difficult to preserve. Appropriate exposure to the sun can lock in moisture. When the plant is growing, pay attention to shielding it from strong light to prevent it from wilting.

Ginger growth habits

Ginger likes warm and humid environments and likes to grow in loose, fertile, well-drained deep soil. It is a plant with weak drought and cold resistance. The suitable growth temperature is 25-28℃ and it is generally cultivated in the deep soil of the courtyard.