What are the high-yield ginger varieties? Detailed introduction to the main varieties

Ginger is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Zingiber in the family Zingiberaceae, native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid climate and has weak cold and drought tolerance. The plants can only grow during the frost-free period. The large ginger produced in Anqiu, Changyi, Laiwu, and Dazeshan in Pingdu is especially well known. Let us take a look below at what high-yield ginger varieties there are!

Lujiang No. 1

Lujiang No. 1 is a new high-quality, high-yield large ginger variety bred by the Laiwu Academy of Agricultural Sciences after irradiating "Laiwu Large Ginger" with Co-60γ rays. Years of trials have shown that it has excellent high-yield and stable-yield performance.

Shannong Large Ginger No. 1

A new ginger variety with large ginger rhizomes and high yield per plant, bred by Shandong Agricultural University. Its leaves are flat and spreading, dark green, with the upper leaves relatively concentrated, giving a large effective photosynthetic area. The plant has few but thick branches, with generally only 10-15 aboveground stem branches. The ginger roots are also few but strong, the ginger rhizomes are large, and the ginger buds are plump and strong. It has good commercial traits, a moderate pungent taste, and strong cold resistance, so planting can be appropriately advanced and harvest delayed. The yield is generally 6000 kg per mu, and high-yielding fields can reach 7500 kg.

Shannong Large Ginger No. 2

Selected by Shandong Agricultural University from introduced foreign varieties through mutation selection using tissue-cultured test-tube plantlets. The rhizome weight per plant is generally about 800 grams, and heavier ones can reach more than 2000 grams. The yield is 3500 kg per mu, and high-yielding plants can reach more than 5000 kg.

Laiwu Small Ginger

Laiwu Small Ginger is a famous and high-quality small ginger variety in China. The plant height is 70-80 cm, and vigorous plants can reach more than 1 m. The rhizome weight per plant is 270-410 grams, and heavier ones can reach more than 750 grams.

Laiwu Large Ginger

Laiwu Large Ginger is a local variety of Laiwu City, Shandong Province. The plants are tall and vigorous, generally 80-90 cm high. The rhizome weight per plant is generally 350-450 grams. The yield is usually about 2000 kg per mu, and high-yielding fields can reach 3500 kg.

Shulun Darou Ginger

Shulun Darou Ginger has fleshy roots that grow in clusters, with sparse branches forming a single row. The rhizome is plump, and the young buds are pink. It is drought-tolerant and dislikes waterlogging. The flesh is yellow-white, and the skin is light yellow. It tastes pungent, has little fiber, and is of good quality. The weight per plant is 1-3 kg.

Milun Xirou Ginger

Milun Xirou Ginger has fleshy rhizomes that grow in clusters and strong branching ability. The branches are relatively dense and arranged in double rows. The flesh is dense, with much fiber, a relatively pungent taste, and good quality. The flesh and skin are light yellow, and the buds are purple-red. The weight per plant is 0.75-2 kg. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant.

Tongling White Ginger

Tongling White Ginger is a local variety of the Tongling area in Anhui Province and is widely cultivated in Anhui Province. It is an excellent raw material for making candied ice ginger. The plants grow vigorously, with a height of 80-90 cm and dark green leaves. The rhizome is plump, the branches are relatively dense, and the ginger bulbs are arranged in double rows. The outer skin of fresh ginger is smooth, ranging from milky white to light yellow, and the young buds are pink and relatively thick. The ginger rhizome is shaped like a fingered citron, with large rhizomes and thin skin, low fiber content, crisp and tender flesh, plenty of juice and little residue, a relatively rich aroma, a moderate pungent taste, and good quality. It is suitable for many uses such as fresh eating, pickling, and candying. The rhizome weight per plant is 450-650 grams, and the yield is 1000 kg per mu, with a maximum of up to 2400 kg.

Laifeng Ginger

Laifeng Ginger is a local variety of Laifeng County, Hubei Province, and is widely cultivated in Hubei Province. The plants grow vigorously, with a height of 50-70 cm. The rhizome weight per plant is generally 400-550 grams, and the yield is 1500 kg per mu. Its storability is relatively poor, and its disease resistance is moderate.

Sichuan Bamboo Root Ginger

Sichuan Bamboo Root Ginger is a local variety of Sichuan. The plant height is about 70 cm, and the leaves are lanceolate and green. The rhizome is irregularly palmate, the skin is light yellow, and the young buds and the scales at the top of the ginger bulbs are purple-red. The flesh is crisp and tender, with little fiber and excellent quality. The rhizome weight per plant generally reaches 250-500 grams, and the yield is about 2500 kg per mu.

Xilin Fire Ginger

Xilin Fire Ginger has a plant height of 50-80 cm, with relatively many branches. The ginger bulbs are relatively small, uniform in individual size, and arranged in two layers. The roots, stems, skin, and flesh are all light yellow, and the young buds are purple-red. The flesh is dense, with a strong pungent taste, thin skin and thick flesh, fresh and pungent with a warm aroma, tender and delicious, and low in water content. It is suitable for making baked ginger. This baked ginger retains the original flavor of fresh ginger, is easy to preserve and transport, and has high use value.

Anjiang No. 2

Anjiang No. 2 is a new yellow ginger variety bred by Northwest A&F University. It has good yield performance and strong resistance, with a saponin content above medium, and is a yellow ginger variety with good overall traits.

Taiwan Fat Ginger

Taiwan Fat Ginger has a plant height of 60-70 cm and is upright. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two rows. The stems and leaves are green and aromatic. The yield is generally 4000 kg per mu.

Nanshan Ginger

Nanshan Ginger is distributed in Guangxi, Yunnan, and the Shixing area of Shaoguan, Guangdong. The ginger is small and poor in ornamental value, but it has very high medicinal value and a full flavor. Locally, it is cooked with yellow wine and eggs for postpartum women to eat, and it is very nutritious.