GALANGAL - Greater (tuber) (Pack of 2)

***NOT TO TAS***  (Alpinia galanga)  Asian heirloom native to Hainan Island in China.  Also known as 'Thai Ginger'.  Perennial plant to 2m tall with edible roots similar to ginger with a spicy aroma & pungent flavour. Able to be grown in all light-frost & frost-free areas of Australia.  Sow after frost.  Plant whole tuber in soil with plenty of well rotted manure or compost.  Keep plants well watered & weed free.  

Roots may be dug whole or 'bandicooted' as needed.  

A useful understory plant in a permaculture system.

Best harvested after plant dies down in Late Autumn / Early Winter or in warmer areas, bandicoot tubers as needed. High yields. 

Tubers come in pieces which have been divided and are ready to plant.  There are 2 pieces per pack.