(1/1) Kencur being held in the hand showing the tuberous rhizome
Kencur
Kaempferia galangaPerennial small herb in the ginger family, with rounded leaves with a prostrate habit. Pink flowers are ornamental. Young leaves and young tender rhizomes are edible, raw, steamed or cooked. Dried rhizome is aromatic and sometimes substituted for turmeri... Read More
Other Names: Galanga
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Specifications of Kencur
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months May, June, July, August
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed, PotAsh, Dolomite/Lime
