Where are ginger's producing areas? A complete list of the latest producing area distribution

Ginger, also known as shengjiang, baijiang, chuanjiang, etc., is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Zingiber in the family Zingiberaceae. Ginger originated in tropical regions such as China and Southeast Asia, and is also commonly cultivated in tropical Asia. In China, it is widely cultivated from the central, southeastern to southwestern regions, in Laifeng, Tongshan, Yangxin, Echeng, Xianning, and Daye across various provinces and regions, with the Weifeng large ginger produced in Qingzhou, Shandong being especially well known.

Ginger's producing area environment

1. Temperature: Ginger likes a warm, humid climate and has weak cold resistance and drought resistance. The plant can only grow during the frost-free period. The most suitable temperature for growth is 25-28°C. When the temperature is below 20°C, sprouting is slow. When frost occurs, the plant will wither, and after frost damage the rhizome completely loses its ability to sprout.

2. Light: Ginger is shade-tolerant but not tolerant of strong sunlight, and has no strict requirements for day length. Therefore, when cultivating it, a shade shed should be built or intercropped plants should be used for appropriate shading to avoid exposure to strong sunlight.

3. Water: Ginger's root system is not well developed, and its drought tolerance and waterlogging tolerance are poor, so its water requirements are especially particular. During the growth period, soil that is too dry or too wet is unfavorable to the growth and expansion of the ginger rhizome, and both can easily cause disease and rot.

4. Soil: Ginger likes fertile, loose loam or sandy loam. It grows poorly when planted in heavy, moist low-lying land, and also grows poorly in barren land with poor water retention. Ginger has the greatest need for potassium fertilizer, followed by nitrogen fertilizer, and the least need for phosphorus fertilizer.

China's hometowns of ginger

1. Laiwu ginger: Laiwu ginger has a planting history of more than 2,000 years. In feudal society it was once a tribute to the imperial court. It is famous for its plump rhizomes, thin skin, few fibers, strong spiciness, delicious taste, and bright, glossy color. It was rated as a famous-brand product at the Third China Agricultural Expo, and Laicheng District was named “China's Hometown of Ginger”.

2. Anqiu large ginger: Anqiu large ginger is produced in Anqiu City, Weifang, and is a famous specialty of Shandong Province. It has a long planting history. As early as the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there were records of planting large ginger. After nearly 500 years of seed selection and cultivation, Anqiu large ginger has developed the characteristics of bright color, tight structure, large rhizomes, few fibers, and a pungent, fresh aroma. In 2006, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for Anqiu large ginger.

3. Changyi large ginger: Changyi is rich in large ginger and has long been known as the “hometown of ginger”. Its uniquely favorable conditions give Changyi large ginger large rhizomes, yellow flesh, a fine and tender texture, smooth skin, and a strong spicy aroma. It contains a variety of vitamins and minerals and sells very well in domestic and international markets, with various products in short supply. Changyi large ginger is a geographical indication certification trademark and an agricultural product geographical indication product.

4. Ju County large ginger: The cultivation of large ginger in Ju County has a long history. Long ago, historical records stated that “Ju land produces taro”, and the “taro” therein is today's large ginger. Based on the accurate records in Ju County's local chronicles, Ju County has been cultivating large ginger for at least 380 years. Ju County large ginger is a geographical indication certification trademark.