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D_&_T
11-24-2007, 03:53 PM
we got plants & corms yesterday in mail while I was at work, they got potted this morning after soil mix had time to warm over night inside!!

Was chatting with a another plant growing feind this morning he asked if the white butterfly ginger can be eaten? I'm not sure as got for bloom.

Thanks Again,
Dan & Tara, kids :doggyandnaner:

MediaHound
11-24-2007, 04:15 PM
It's not the edible ginger from what I understand, its grown for its ornamental foliage.
But glad you got your package, feedback forthcoming right away for you guys!
Cheers

inkcube
11-24-2007, 04:22 PM
if you are talking about Hedychium coronarium here is what some of my references say:

Flowers: Young buds & flowers are eaten or used as a flavoring [Plants for Human Consumption, Cornucopia:A Source Book of Edible Plants].

Roots: cooked. A famine food used when all else fails [Plants for Human Consumption]

of course it always pays to check multiple references, especially if you are unsure.

D_&_T
11-24-2007, 08:39 PM
inkcube,

we got FS - Hedychium coronarium - White Butterfly Ginger form Jarred

:2215: Dan & Tara :2215:

MediaHound
11-24-2007, 10:47 PM
Boy do they smell great!
We were out there smelling them earlier... mmm

kenboy
11-25-2007, 10:07 PM
All parts of all Gingers can be eaten. Some are have better flaver than others. Some are best for their roots and some are better for their flowers. I do not remember which ones sre best for what.