Galangal - SMALL Starter/Sprouted LIVE Plant

Greater Galangal - SMALL Starter/Sprouted LIVE Plant
Alpinia galanga
Listing is for 1 starter/sprouted galangal plant

The root system is approximately 1.5" by 2.25". The leaves/stems can be 4-5 inches tall.  Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

Galangal is a tropical rhizome related to ginger and turmeric, known for its sharp, citrusy, and slightly piney flavor. It is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian dishes. Commonly used in soups, curries, spice pastes, marinades, and stir-fries, galangal adds a distinct aromatic quality to foods. It can also be steeped in hot water to make a soothing tea. To use galangal, the tough outer skin should be peeled off, and the rhizome can be sliced, chopped, grated, or ground into a paste. Fresh galangal can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for longer shelf life, while dried or powdered forms are also available. 

Galangal is propagated thru rhizomes. I sprout rhizomes in "plant plug" sizes. ***Please note that sometimes I have to trim the leaves to fit in the shipping box which does not harm the plant- they will grow back quickly***. I like to plant galangal in grow bags to control their spread. They spread under ground thru their rhizomes. Plus it is easy to dump the grow bags at harvest time. You can start harvesting pieces of rhizome as needed in about 6 to 9 months.

Galangal is a tropical plant. It is perennial in garden zones +9, or where the ground doesn't freeze. If the ground freezes, it will kill the rhizome. Plant them in containers if your ground freezes and bring in doors once temperatures drop below 50F. Galangal plants go dormant during the winter and the top vegetative growth will die back. It will start sprouting new growth when spring arrives. Plants can get as tall as 4-5FT. If you bring it in doors, it is ok to cut the stems down if you have to. They thrive in wet soils and shady spots.

How to Plant
I recommend that you plant the plug in a 1 gallon container so you can monitor its growth. Use potting mix or compost. Once it has developed a bigger root system, you can plant outside or pot up. Check out my YouTube video Plant Care Guide for instructions and more details on how to take care of plants purchased from my shop: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

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Shipping
***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***
Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:

- I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

*All photos used in my listings were taken by me. They are actual photos of the plants/seeds/veggies/flowers etc... that are sold in this shop.