Ginger Hawaiian
Zingiber officinale 'Hawaiian'
A superior ginger variety known for its exceptional flavor intensity and beautiful pink-tinged shoots that make it as ornamental as it is culinary. This variety produces thick, juicy rhizomes with less fiber than common ginger, making it perfect for fresh use in cooking and the spicy bite that ginger lovers crave. Easy to grow indoors or out, and you can harvest baby ginger in just 4 months.
Harvest
120-300d
Days to harvest
Sun
Partial shade
Zones
9–12
USDA hardiness
Height
2-4 feet
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Ginger Hawaiian · Zones 9–12
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours). Soil: Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Moist, Occasionally Wet. Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Propagation: Root Cutting. Regions: Coastal, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Bloom time: Fall
Edibility: Rhizomes, ginger root and young sprouts are all edible.
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Heat, Humidity, Insect Pests
- +Edible: Rhizomes, ginger root and young sprouts are all edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Turmeric
Similar growing conditions, compatible root systems, and mutual pest deterrence
Lemongrass
Natural pest repellent that deters insects and mosquitoes while sharing water requirements
Galangal
Compatible rhizome growth patterns and shared cultural requirements
Kaffir Lime
Provides partial shade and wind protection while benefiting from ginger's soil improvement
Cardamom
Thrives in similar humid, shaded conditions and compatible growing heights
Taro
Compatible water requirements and provides ground cover while ginger provides natural fungicide properties
Sweet Potato
Living mulch that retains soil moisture and doesn't compete with shallow ginger roots
Banana
Provides essential shade and wind protection while sharing similar nutrient requirements
Keep Apart
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots suppress ginger growth
Sunflower
Releases allelopathic chemicals that inhibit ginger germination and growth
Tree of Heaven
Highly allelopathic tree that suppresses understory plants including ginger through root exudates
Black Walnut
Produces juglone which is toxic to ginger and inhibits rhizome development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving. % Daily Value based on 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #169231)
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Generally disease resistant, susceptible to root rot in waterlogged conditions
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, thrips, root-knot nematodes
Diseases
Rhizome rot, bacterial wilt, leaf spot, fusarium yellows