Ginger Roots

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    I have been given these Ginger Lily roots, what should I do with them?

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    Obviously both sections have been grown in pots not in the ground. If I decide they are too much bother to grow on can I use them in cooking? I really like fresh ginger in things like stir fry. I nicked the papery skin of the root/ tuber out if the pot and it is green and looks alive underneath. Clueless what to do with them.

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    Can't see pictures! :dunno:
     
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      Must be something to do with the links JWK has been given.
       
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        Hopefully corrected the photos now @pete and @shiney - thanks for pointing that out.
         
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        Interesting! Had to google it, here is some info. Mr Google also says the rhizomes are edible.

        I have only grown ginger var. "On Offer at Morrison's" as a houseplant, the rhizomes root readily but the foliage is sparse and looks like it has died a week ago. The Hedychium variety looks much more promising, good catch @JWK :blue thumb:
         
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          Yes, you can eat all of it. You can also plant any bits cut off and they should grow. :blue thumb:

          We use a lot of ginger in cooking and it's also good to put some in honey and lemon drink when feeling poorly. Whisky is optional :heehee:

          Recipe: Flu-Season Ginger-Honey-Lemon Tonic
           
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            So, if I were to plant a 'bought' bit of ginger, it would grow and form more ginger?
             
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              That's the theory :blue thumb: unless it has been irradiated to make it last longer.
               
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                I presume that it is culinary ginger if it's not it may not be as strong tasting as as what you would buy in a supermarket.

                Having tried growing the supermarket stuff I would say it works but it's not worth the hassle.
                 
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                  Ive tried ginger and raisen wine, I'm yet to open a bottle.
                   
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                    Agree very much, it's a thrill to get the things sprouting but the plants are somewhat disappointing and crops might not be huge. Fun to try though! :)
                     
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