GINGER
DETAILS ON OUR GINGER FARMING PRACTICES AND GROWTH PROCESS
HOW WE MAINTAIN PREMIUM QUALITY IN EVERY BATCH
Ginger
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Under the Brand of RICH MARK HOLDING (PVT) LTD focus on Ginger market in Sri Lanka there is a large volume of amount have been needed for entire year so when we considering this untapped market considerable amount of Dollars automatically flowing in to India and china but Sri Lankan farmers can be manufacturing those requirements to Sri Lankan market but as a Sri Lankans we must be encouraged cultivators. And also, when considering international market there is a big opportunity for Sri Lankan. So just as Sri Lankan Group of company, RICH MARK HOLDING (PVT) LTD have been started this Ginger cultivation expansion project. This project running under the following instructions. However, that process can be distinguish with annual requirement of following areas
- There are major 6 of very popular PLC’s in Sri Lanka.
- Consumers domestic consumption
- Requirement of daily consumption of hotels
- Requirement for other cosmetic
- Usage of Medicine
- Export Market Requirement
When we considering figures of Central Bank in first Quarter of the 2024 have been imported 3000 tons under cabinet approval. Beyond that if we look at 2023 had been imported 25,000 tons but on the other hand export only 35 tons
Just we have been started own our projects.
Own our Ginger Projects are
- Combine with third parties for working capital projects
- Join ventures
- Own our Plantations
- Seeds ginger selling projects
- Emerging Agriprenueres to Sri Lanka combine with micro finance companies
- Land Development Projects with under cropping concept
ABOUT GINGER
Sri Lanka grows three main varieties of ginger: Sri Lankan, Chinese, and Rangoon.
01.Sri Lankan ginger
Has a stronger flavor and aroma than other varieties.
Has small rhizomes and white fibrous flesh
Is ideal for beverages and confectionery like ginger beer, ginger tea, gingerbread, and ginger toffee
02.Chinese ginger
Has large rhizomes with pale yellow watery flesh
Has low notes of flavor and fragrance
Is ideal for pickled ginger
03.Rangoon ginger
Rangoon ginger is a variety of ginger with medium-sized rhizomes and a mild flavor. It's one of several varieties of ginger grown in Sri Lanka.
CHARACTERISTICS
Rhizomes
Medium-sized with well-spread finger rhizomes
Flavor
Mild notes of flavor and fragrance Uses
Used in beverages and confectionery like ginger beer, ginger tea, gingerbread, and ginger toffee
Local ginger
Small rhizomes and fibrous flesh that's somewhat ash white in color
Chinese ginger
Large rhizomes with watery flesh that's pale yellow in color Ginger health benefits
- Rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants
- May help alleviate nausea, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, lower blood sugar, and provide immune support
- Used in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion
Ginger preparation
- Fresh ginger can be frozen after you have peeled and chopped it
- Ginger powder is nutritious, convenient, and economical
Ginger is one of the most popular spices in the world and comes from the underground stem of the ginger plant. The aromatic and fiery spice has been a signature ingredient in Asian cuisine since ancient times. Today, it is frequently used in medicines, food, and cosmetics across the globe.
Ginger is a plant with a thick root that’s used to spice food. You can make homemade ginger ale using grated ginger.
Ginger is an important spice all over the world, appearing in things like ginger beer, ginger bread, many Indian dishes, Chinese food, and ginger tea. Since ginger is native to South Asia, it’s most commonly found in countries on that continent. Many people use ginger as a home remedy or medicine, as well as a food. In Britain, and increasingly in the US, it’s common to describe red hair as ginger.
FEQUANTY ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PROJECT
GINGER: VARIERIES AND ORIGIN
Where does ginger come from and what types are there?
Even though ginger is now available in most supermarkets, the tubers usually have a long journey behind them. Ginger grows in warm overseas countries in more than 100 different varieties. Its type, origin, harvest and processing are crucial for its later use. If you want to use ginger in the kitchen, as a medicinal plant or in the garden, it is helpful to take a closer look at its origin and the different types of ginger.
WHAT IS GINGER?
- Botanical name: Zingier officinal
- Pharmaceutical name: Zanzibaris rhizome
- Ginger belongs to the ginger family of plants.
- The underground rootstock, the ginger rhizome, is the main stem of the plant.
- The above-ground plant has a reed-like stem with long, pointed leaves.
- The height is 50 – 150 cm.
- The ginger flower consists of a long, scaly inflorescence with yellow, purple or violet petals.
- Ginger is mainly used as a spice and medicinal plant.
WHERE DOES GINGER COME FROM?
Ginger comes from Asia. Its exact country of origin is not known, however. Ginger was first mentioned by name in China in the second millennium BC, in the first writings about herbs. From there, the ginger plant spread to West Africa and South Asia. Ginger has been known in India and Sri Lanka for around three thousand years. Ginger, on the other hand, only reached Europe in the first century AD. Since ginger needs special conditions to grow, it cannot be cultivated in all countries.
WHERE DOES GINGER GROW?
Ginger likes warm and humid climates and grows mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.
Countries that grow ginger include:
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- China
- Japan
- Taiwan
- Australia
- France
- Nigeria
- Brazil
- Peru
The largest area of cultivation is in India. Around half of the world’s ginger is produced here. However, most of the ginger is grown there for the Indian population’s own consumption. The largest ginger exporters include China and Nigeria, which produce around 500,000 tons every year.
Especially in China, the country from which our edible ginger most often comes, quality standards are often lacking when it comes to growing ginger, and the quality of the soil and the use of pesticides do not meet the standards usual in Germany and Europe. Our tip: not all ginger is the same, so be sure to pay attention to the origin, quality and reliable standards. Growing ginger in large quantities in Europe has not yet become common practice.
DOES GINGER ALSO GROW IN GERMANY?
There is also small-scale ginger cultivation for trade and sale in Germany. However, the weather conditions here are not stable enough to grow ginger productively. Most ginger is therefore still imported: in 2019, around 25,000 tons were imported into Germany. In the first five months of 2020, 12,000 tons of ginger were already imported.
However, if you want to grow ginger at home, it grows quite well on the windowsill, balcony and sometimes even in your own garden. To plant your own ginger, all you need is a fresh, organic ginger root with several “eyes” (small, rounded growths). You can cut this root into five-centimeter pieces and soak them in water overnight. The next morning, you can place the cut end in a flowerpot with normal potting soil so that part of the rootstock is still visible. You should then water the ginger regularly in a warm, sunny spot or moisten it with a spray bottle so that the soil is always moist but not too wet so that the ginger root does not rot. After a few weeks, with a bit of luck, you will see the first green shoots.
However, if you want to grow the ginger plant outdoors, you should start growing it indoors and only plant it in the spring when temperatures rise. Ginger is not winter hardy in our latitudes, however. But with a little luck, you can harvest your own ginger bulbs after a few months.
WHEN DO YOU HARVEST GINGER?
Ginger is ready for harvest after 6 to 8 months, depending on whether it is to be used as a fresh tuber or as a spice. Either the whole tuber or just a part is harvested. If the rest of the ginger rootstock (rhizome) remains in the soil, it continues to grow and forms new plant shoots and tubers.
The so-called “green ginger”, i.e. the fresh, young tuber, is harvested when the plant is still in its growth phase. The young ginger tubers are very tender and have a rather mild aroma. They are used as a kitchen ingredient and are used fresh. In the countries where ginger originates, the peel can even be eaten. Freshly harvested and washed, it tastes just as aromatic and juicy as the ginger pulp. Only in older ginger does the peel become woody and dry. The spiciness of the tubers increases the later they are harvested.
Spice ginger, on the other hand, is only harvested when the leaves of the plant turn yellow and begin to dry out. The ginger root is taken out of the ground, washed, peeled and then dried and ground. Whether ginger is later used fresh or as a spice also depends on the type of ginger and the country of origin. (3, 4)
WHAT TYPES OF GINGER ARE THERE?
There are around 150 different types of ginger worldwide. They differ in quality, appearance and taste due to the climatic conditions and soil conditions in their countries of origin. For example, Indian ginger has a slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of lemons. Ginger from China or Jamaica has a particularly intense taste and smell. Ginger bulbs from Nigeria are mainly processed into powder because they are very strong and spicy. Thai ginger is mainly known as “galangal”. Its taste is also intense, lemony and spicy. In Thai cuisine it plays an important role both fresh and as a spice.
Some types of ginger are sometimes referred to as ” green “, ” red ” or ” black ginger “. However, these names are somewhat misleading. “Green ginger” refers to young, fresh ginger that is harvested as a vegetable tuber. However, it does not look green. Only the skin of some ginger types that are harvested very early can have a slightly greenish shimmer. Black (Thai) ginger is by no means black either, but has a purple or dark blue color inside. Only “red ginger”, which grows in China and Vietnam, among other places, actually has a reddish pith.
In supermarkets, greengrocers and at weekly markets, you can find different types of ginger here too – fresh, dried and as a ground spice. It is worth asking the retailer about the different types and their taste characteristics. Ginger can now even be bought in some flower and plant markets. In addition to its properties as a kitchen ingredient or medicinal plant, ginger is increasingly valued for its interesting flowers.
WHAT DOES THE GINGER FLOWER LOOK LIKE?
Ginger is also very popular with flower and garden lovers because of its attractive, mostly purple or red flowers. The ginger flower consists of a long, scaly inflorescence with purple, violet or yellow petals. The inflorescence grows directly from the ginger rhizome. The bud of the ginger flower initially resembles a pine cone. Later, the petals unfold. In modern floristry, ginger flowers are also arranged as cut flowers in vases. If you grow your own ginger in your house or garden, it is not certain whether the planted ginger bulb will actually produce a flower. Red ginger, also known as purple tropical candle or ginger lily, is the most commonly available plant in garden stores. In tropical countries, it often grows in parks or gardens. Here, it thrives in conservatories or as a houseplant.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT GINGER?
Ginger contains antioxidants. These molecules help manage free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells when their numbers grow too high.
In summary:
Although ginger is a predominantly imported, tropical plant, it is readily available in Germany. But not all ginger is the same: There are around 150 different types of ginger, which grow mainly in Asia, but also in Latin America and some in Europe. It is important to pay attention to the quality of the root, as there are major differences, especially when it comes to pesticide contamination. Ginger from China, which is mostly offered for sale, is treated with more pesticides than varieties from India, for example. For this reason, it is particularly important to understand where ginger comes from and how the different varieties differ.
Nutrition and dosage
Ginger is a good source of antioxidants, but it does not provide many vitamins, minerals, or calories. As the Department of Agriculture notes, 2 teaspoons of ginger provide only 4 calories Trusted Source and no significant amount of any nutrient. Most of the research on ginger has looked at dosages of between 250 milligrams (mg) and 1 g, taken between one and four times each day. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers ginger root to be generally safe with an approved daily intake recommendation of up to 4 g
Risks
The FDA considers ginger to be safe in the diet, but it does not guarantee or regulate its use as a medicine or supplement. Researchers Trusted Source have not investigated many of the compounds in ginger. Also, scientific evidence does not support some claims about ginger’s healing qualities. Before adding more ginger to the diet or taking a ginger supplement, consult a healthcare professional. Some supplements can interact with medications or cause other health complications.
Takeaway
Some research indicates that ginger may improve digestive health, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain, among other benefits. However, studies often test very high dosages of extracts. A person may not experience positive health effects from simply adding more ginger to their diet. Also, studies investigating the health benefits of ginger have often been small or inconclusive. Fully understanding the effects and safety of ginger supplements will require more research.
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- Under the Project of Plant Selling we have guaranteed purchasing harvest under the guaranteed price with legal agreement.
- Land Development Under Cropping project (Joint Venture)
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER
- Fights Germs
Certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E. coli and shigella, and they may also keep viruses like RSV at bay.
- Keeps Your Mouth Healthy
Ginger’s antibacterial power may also brighten your smile. Active compounds in ginger called gingerols keep oral bacteria from growing. These bacteria are the same ones that can cause periodontal disease, a serious gum infection.
- Calms Nausea
The old wives’ tale may be true: Ginger helps if you’re trying to ease a queasy stomach, especially during pregnancy. It may work by breaking up and getting rid of built-up gas in your intestines. It might also help settle seasickness or nausea caused by chemotherapy.
- Soothes Sore Muscles
Ginger won’t whisk away muscle pain on the spot, but it may tame soreness over time. In some studies, people with muscle aches from exercise who took ginger had less pain the next day than those who didn’t.
- Eases Arthritis Symptoms
Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces swelling. That may be especially helpful for treating symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You might get relief from pain and swelling either by taking ginger by mouth or by using a ginger compress or patch on your skin.
- Curbs Cancer Growth
Some studies show that bioactive molecules in ginger may slow down the growth of some cancers like colorectal, gastric, ovarian, liver, skin, breast, and prostate cancer. But much more research is needed to see if this is true.
- Lowers Blood Sugar
One recent small study suggested that ginger may help your body use insulin better. Larger studies are needed to see if ginger could help improve blood sugar levels.
- Eases Period Pains
Got menstrual cramps? Ginger powder may help. In studies, women who took 1,500 milligrams of ginger powder once a day for 3 days during their cycle felt less pain than women who didn’t.
- Lowers Cholesterol
A daily dose of ginger may help you battle your “bad” or LDL cholesterol levels. In a recent study, taking 5 grams of ginger a day for 3 months lowered people’s LDL cholesterol an average of 30 points.
- Protects Against Disease
Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body’s DNA. They may help your body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diseases of the lungs, plus promote healthy aging.
- Relieves Indigestion
If you live with chronic indigestion, also called dyspepsia, ginger could bring some relief. Ginger before meals may make your system empty faster, leaving less time for food to sit and cause problems.
