Ginger (Zingiber officinale) belongs to a large family of herbs. Which includes cardamom, turmeric, and other ginger-like tuberous herbs. Its common name came from Middle English gingivere meaning “horn root” because of the shape of the plant’s tubers. This arose from Greek, Latin, and even Sanskrit origins. This reflects how well known and used ginger […]
Month: December 2018
Growing Caraway hydroponically in condo-farm
Caraway is a commonly grown household plant used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages. It has many names in various countries. Carum carvi, Karve, carvi, wild cumin, Persian cumin, Carroway, Kümmel (German). Kummin (Swedish), carvies (French), and alcaravea (Spanish) are among the many names known to its growers and users. It is […]