Growing Guide: Finger Root

Common Names: 

Krachai, Chinese Ginger, Finger Root, Sweet Thai ginger

Native to:

South China to west Malesia

Traditional Uses:
Culinary, Herbal Medicine

Plant Type:

Perennial 

Harvest Season:

Summer Blossoms 

Fall for Roots

Mature Size:

1-2 ft. tall

Soil & Moisture:

Rich, damp, well-draining soil. Grows best in high humidity areas.

Light Requirements: 

Part Shade, Full Shade

Self-Fertile: 

Yes

Growth Rate: 

Fast

Zone Hardiness: 

Outdoors 5-10 as an annual
10b-12 as a perennial; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 

Propagation: 

Our Finger Root is grown by root division and is capable of harvest within a year.