myoga ginger. .. this ginger family relative is native to korea, japan & china. unlike regular ginger, myoga ginger (zingiber myoga) is said to be hardy to zone 6 or 7.
we have been growing myoga ginger here on the north mountain in mi'kma'ki (nova scotia) for several years now. not only has it been surviving outside, it is thriving! making it a unique & alluring hardy ginger species to consider growing!
myoga ginger has edible flower buds & young shoots (second pic above) in late summer or early fall, which are used instead of the rhizome (like regular ginger). they have a gentle, aromatic ginger flavour. traditionally used raw or lightly cooked in soups, noodle dishes, grilled fish, salads & sushi & is sometimes pickled.
myoga shares some health benefits with regular ginger, having anti-inflammatory & antioxidant supports, used as well for digestion & circulation.
these perennials want to be in cool, shady & moist environments, though we have noticed they don't seem too picky. they are slow but steady to grow into small patches.
myoga ginger. .. this ginger family relative is native to korea, japan & china. unlike regular ginger, myoga ginger (zingiber myoga) is said to be hardy to zone 6 or 7.
we have been growing myoga ginger here on the north mountain in mi'kma'ki (nova scotia) for several years now. not only has it been surviving outside, it is thriving! making it a unique & alluring hardy ginger species to consider growing!
myoga ginger has edible flower buds & young shoots (second pic above) in late summer or early fall, which are used instead of the rhizome (like regular ginger). they have a gentle, aromatic ginger flavour. traditionally used raw or lightly cooked in soups, noodle dishes, grilled fish, salads & sushi & is sometimes pickled.
myoga shares some health benefits with regular ginger, having anti-inflammatory & antioxidant supports, used as well for digestion & circulation.
these perennials want to be in cool, shady & moist environments, though we have noticed they don't seem too picky. they are slow but steady to grow into small patches.
