Common Name   GINGER     ZINZIBER OFFICINALE   Zone   Without object   Type   Perennial non rustic   Dimension   Height : 1.5 m   Site   Sunny or partial shade.   Soil   Rich, moist and drained soil.   Harvest   The plant must grow in a pot. Let the plant grow for about six months before starting to harvest small parts of the rhizome. Conservation   Use right after harvesting or let dry a few days then store in a sealed container. Culinary use   The rhizomes are used with meat, fish, soups, marinades and curries. Fresh rhizomes can be eaten raw or preserved in syrup and candied.         Landscaping   Excellent pot plant to decorate patios, terraces and stairs.       Interior plant   During the winter period, place the pot near a sunny window. But the plant can also survive well in front of a east or west oriented window. Uses   Soon!