Ginger is originally distributed in tropical areas of Southeast Asia and likes warm, humid and sunny environment. It is neither cold-resistant nor drought-resistant, and can only grow in frost-free period. The suitable growth temperature is between 25 and 28 degrees, which is unfavorable for growth and development, less than 15 degrees or more than 35 degrees, and is not resistant to strong light irradiation. It is suitable for growing in weak light. Ginger is produced all over the country, mainly in Sichuan and Guizhou.

Brief introduction of ginger

Ginger is the rhizome of zingiberaceae, and its height is 40- 100 cm. Ginger is called white ginger and Sichuan ginger. Common varieties are Laiwu Ginger, Laiwu Ginger, Shulun Darou Ginger, Shannongdajiang No.2, Shannongdajiang 1, Lujiang 1, Mirun Xiaorou Ginger, Laifeng Ginger, Tongling White Ginger and Nanshan.

Planting conditions of ginger

Ginger is native to the tropical region of Southeast Asia and likes warm, humid and sunny environment. It is neither cold-resistant nor drought-resistant, and can only grow in frost-free period. The suitable growth temperature is between 25 and 28 degrees, and the temperature should not be lower than 20 degrees.

Climate and temperature of ginger planting

Ginger likes warm environment, and ginger slices can only grow at high temperature. The suitable temperature for germination is 16- 18℃, and ginger pieces develop rapidly between 20-27℃. The optimum temperature for growth and development is 25-32℃, and lower than 15℃ or higher than 35℃ is not conducive to growth and development.

Suitable for ginger planting area

Ginger is not resistant to strong light and is suitable for weak light growth. Ginger is produced all over the country, mainly in Sichuan and Guizhou, and its quality is good. Ginger is mainly distributed in central and eastern China, southeast to southwest, Laifeng, Tongshan, Yangxin, Sun Yicheng, Xianning and Tongling.

Ginger planting time

Ginger is usually sown in April-May in spring and harvested in autumn. Sow in the field, 500 kg per mu, add some base fertilizer to the soil, and then plant it after watering. Potting method is to cut ginger with buds into small pieces, put it in a ventilated place to dry, cover the soil after planting, and water it once, being careful not to maintain it under strong light.

Planting benefit of ginger

Ginger costs about 7,000 yuan per mu, including 3,800 yuan for labor and 3,200 yuan for materials. Generally, the yield per mu is about 1500 kg, the market purchase price of ginger is about 16 yuan per kg, the output value per mu is about 10000- 12000 yuan, and the net profit is about 5000 yuan.