Galangal PLANT (Alpinia galanga) – Evergreen Thai Ginger – Heirloom & Untreated

Discover the vibrant taste and beauty of Southeast Asia with Greater Galangal! This stunning, evergreen perennial is a cornerstone of Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cuisine, prized for its aromatic, pungent rhizomes and versatile leaves. Beyond its culinary power, it serves as a magnificent ornamental plant, featuring lush, tropical foliage and striking flowers that can elevate any garden.

A True Kitchen & Garden Treasure:

• Rhizomes: The young, tender rhizomes (roots) are grated or sliced to infuse curries, soups, and stir-fries with a unique, citrusy-peppery flavour.

• Leaves: Fresh leaves can be finely chopped and cooked into dishes or used to wrap food for steaming.

• Flowers: The beautiful blooms are also edible when cooked.

• Medicinal History: Traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion, relieve stomach discomfort, and treat various ailments.

As a hardy member of the ginger family, this plant can reach up to 2m in height and will form a lush, expanding clump under the right conditions, providing you with a continuous harvest.

Interesting Fact:
“Alpinia galanga is native to the Southeast Asian region and has been used as an active ingredient for many formulas in traditional medicines to relieve indigestion, vomiting, stomach pains, ringworm and to treat skin diseases. In addition, a large number of Southeast Asian foods consist of this medicinal plant. (Tungmunnithum et.al., 2020)”

Product Details:

• Price is for one (1) young plant supplied in a small pot.

• Naturally grown with care in our permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven, QLD.

• Dispatch within Australia only. Unfortunately, we cannot send to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS, or WA.

• Local pick-up is available by appointment.

Planting & Growing Tips

• Initial Care: Upon arrival, give your plant a good drink and place it in a partially shaded, sheltered spot. Allow it to recover from its journey in the original pot for a few days before transplanting.

• Transplanting: Re-pot or plant into the garden when roots begin to emerge from the drainage holes. Water thoroughly immediately after planting.

• Position: Prefers a warm spot in partial shade to full sun with well-drained, rich soil. It thrives in slightly raised garden beds and does not like to sit in waterlogged soil.

• Feeding: For the best yield, feed regularly during the growing season with a liquid fertiliser like compost tea or a balanced organic formula.

• Winter Care: In cooler climates, it may die back if temperatures fall below 0°C, but it will typically re-shoot in spring. Simply cut back any damaged leaves to make way for new growth.

• Propagation & Harvest: The plant expands quickly. You can periodically divide the rhizomes to create new plants and to encourage fresh, vigorous growth. Harvest roots and leaves as needed.

Additional Notes

• Sun Acclimatisation: Our nursery plants are grown in partial shade. For the healthiest transition, gradually introduce them to more sun over several days before planting them in their permanent position.

• Disclaimer: As with any new food, we recommend you research before consumption. Please also see the full disclaimer in the footer of this page.