Overview
Galangal
Galangal
Alpinia galanga
Plant family
Ginger family (Zingiberaceae)
Season Overview
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1ST YEAR
Details
Light requirement
Shady
Water requirement
Moist
Plant distance
19 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
7.5 cm
Instructions
Description
A member of the ginger family, the perennial galangal is native to Hainan Island in China. It prefers consistently moist conditions to thrive. Since the plant is not cold-hardy, it is sensitive to low temperatures.
Origin:
China (Hainan Island)
Growing tips
Keep the soil around your galangal nicely moist at all times, as it needs a moist growing environment. When planting, make sure to leave a row spacing of 30 cm between plants. Since this perennial plant is not cold-hardy, you’ll need to protect it from frost and cold weather.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
