What is the best month to plant Shandong ginger?

When is Shandong ginger planted?

Shandong ginger is usually planted in spring. The temperature suitable for ginger growth is above 15 degrees. If the temperature is lower than this, it is not suitable for ginger growth. If there is sprouted ginger at home, you can use it directly for sowing. If the ginger at home does not sprout, you can put the thick ginger in a container and spray some water every day to promote the ginger to sprout as soon as possible.

Planting time in the north and south : There are differences in the time suitable for planting Shandong ginger in the south and the north. The south usually plants ginger in summer and autumn, while the north generally plants ginger in late autumn and late winter.

Greenhouse planting time : Shandong ginger can be planted in a greenhouse. The time for greenhouse planting is different from that for open-air planting. Ginger likes a humid and sunny environment, so greenhouse planting ginger is a better choice.

Shandong ginger production area and planting month

The main producing areas of Shandong ginger are in the Shandong Peninsula, such as Laiwu ginger, Anqiu ginger, Changyi ginger and Juxian ginger.

Laiwu Ginger

Laiwu Shandong ginger is usually planted in March and matures in September. Laiwu ginger is famous for its large pieces, thin skin, few strings, spicy and delicious taste, and bright color.

Anqiu ginger

Anqiu Shandong ginger is mostly planted in April and May, and harvested in September and October. Anqiu ginger has bright color, compact structure, large pieces with few fibers, and spicy and fresh fragrance.

Shandong Ginger Varieties and Planting Months

The common varieties of Shandong ginger include white, yellow and red.

White Shandong Ginger

White Shandong ginger is usually planted in March and matures in August after planting. The skin of white ginger is white with a slightly yellow tint, the ginger pieces are shaped like a Buddha's hand, and the petals are thick and plump.

Red Shandong Ginger

Red Shandong ginger is usually planted in mid-May and matures in September-October. Shandong red ginger has large rhizomes, long internodes, light yellow skin, light red buds, yellow flesh, less fiber, and a strong spicy taste.