Oatmeal Farm Network | Ginger Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Beehive Ginger	Known for its beehive-shaped inflorescence, often grown ornamentally but sometimes used medicinally.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Blue Hawaiian Ginger	This variety has a bluish tinge inside, with a slightly sweeter and spicier flavor than common ginger.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Bubba Baba Ginger	A large, robust ginger variety with strong flavor, popular in tropical regions.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Canadian Wild or Snakeroot Ginger	Herbaceous perennial with aromatic rhizomes, prefers shade.	Silt Soil	6.1 - 6.5	High (4% - 6%)	< 2	11B	High	0.75 - 1.25
Cardamom Ginger	A variety closely related to the ginger family, with a distinctive cardamom-like flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Common Ginger	The most widely used variety, known for its pungent and spicy flavor, used in cooking and medicine.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Galangal	Often referred to as Thai ginger, with a sharper, more citrus-like flavor, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Ginger root	Rhizome used as a spice.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	13B	High	0.75 - 1.25
Kahili Ginger	An ornamental variety with large, fragrant flowers, not typically used for culinary purposes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Mango Ginger	This variety has a mild flavor with a hint of mango, used in both culinary and medicinal applications.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Mottled Wild Ginger	Herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and unusual mottled patterns.	Silt Soil	6.1 - 6.5	High (4% - 6%)	< 2	11B	High	0.75 - 1.25
Myoga Ginger	A Japanese variety, known for its edible flower buds and young shoots rather than the rhizome.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Red Ginger	A visually striking ginger, with red stems and flowers, used in both cooking and as an ornamental plant.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Shell Ginger	Primarily ornamental, but in some cultures, the leaves are used to wrap foods for added flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Thai Ginger	Also known as Greater Galangal, this variety has a distinctively peppery and spicy taste.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Turmeric Ginger	Closely related to turmeric, used in both culinary dishes and for its medicinal benefits.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
White Ginger	A milder variety, often used in pickling and known for its more subtle flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
White Turmeric	Though technically turmeric, it is often used in a similar way to ginger with a much milder flavor and white flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Wild Ginger	Used in some traditional medicines, wild ginger has a milder taste and is more aromatic.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Yellow Ginger	Also called Chinese yellow ginger, known for its vibrant color and strong flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate
Zingiber Zerumbet	Also known as shampoo ginger, used primarily in cosmetics and has medicinal properties, mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	10A	Moderate