Parameter |
Specification |
Common Name |
Ginger |
Scientific Name |
Zingiber officinale |
Plant Part Used |
Rhizome (underground stem) |
Rhizome Shape |
Irregular, branched, knobbed |
Rhizome Size |
3 to 15 cm long, 2 to 4 cm thick |
Rhizome Color (Outer) |
Light brown to beige |
Rhizome Color (Inner) |
Pale yellow to golden yellow |
Surface Texture |
Rough, wrinkled, and scaly |
Weight per Rhizome Piece |
50 to 250 grams (varies) |
Aroma |
Strong, spicy, aromatic |
Taste |
Pungent, slightly sweet |
Moisture Content (Fresh) |
80–85% |
Dry Matter Content |
10–14% |
Harvest Time |
8–10 months after planting |
Plant Height |
90 to 120 cm |