How to harvest & plant out Galangal...

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thought it might be an interesting plant for some to see.. Easy enough to grow I think... thanks for watching..

[@hel6ova9]

Great vid and thorough info. Thanks very much . I have a plot of galangal but didn't know how to harvest or use it, do now thanks to this brilliant video.....cheers from Waiheke.........

[@stuhartley7605]

Great video Rob, answered all our questions about harvesting. Thanks Mate

[@RobsAquaponics]

No Problem Stu. Cheers.

[@pickledone9698]

I saw some galangal todayat the market while checking for some sprouty ginger, i didn't buy but i gotcurious enough to watch your video. Glad i did and annoyed i did'nt but it. Will be planting some soon and hope to keep it going through a cold Perth WA winter.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I think you get fairly similar temp's there as we do so it may grow all year round for you. Happy growing PD. 👍🌱🌱

[@Mrbfgray]

THIS is how I learn more about newer-to-me plants! Always looking what else I can fit in and where to my modest 1/2 acre space 9a, farther N. Commifornia, inland lowland.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one Bo. Happy growing mate. 👍

[@fauziahb7612]

Thank you for sharing the video. I love that you daughter is into gardening too. Have tried putting the galanga flowers into soup? It's very fragrant and delicious. You can thinly chop it and add to your salad or soup.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have added them raw to salads but haven't added them to soups. The girls found them to be a bit spicy so haven't added them again. I think if I added less & chopped them up they would have enjoyed it more. Thanks & have a top one.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Never heard of kra chai... Shall go & look it up, Thanks.. Still waiting for flowers on our plants.. Have only had turmeric flowers so far..

[@Esperalzi-Esfaral]

I grew galangal in my yard in Malaysia last year. It is now a very healthy bush of galangal, we harvest it whenever we need it. Ver easy to grow in Malaysia. Galangal is easily available in most Malaysian wet markets and supermarkets, cheap too. But I hate having to go out to buy it. So I bought a piece for just RM2 (US$1), I planted it in a pot, didn't plant it direct in the ground cos I think it is too hard to dig out when it's on ground, easier to harvest from a plastic pot. I just cut a big door at one side of the pot and pull a galangal piece out...

[@RobsAquaponics]

+Esperalzi Esperal I like to leave ours go & only harvest what we need when we need it. Would like to grow a bit extra to sell at some point as I don't think there are too many local producers. Cheers & have a great one. Rob.

[@ilseaschenbrenner6348]

We are growing a nice lot in Dimboola under shade cloth in a wicking bed. Beautiful fragrant flowers at the moment. We get hot summers here and quite cold winters. So they die back in winter. I haven't harvested any yet, so this year it is!

[@m.a.g.3920]

How cold It gets there?

[@pn3940]

I have mine in full sun and they do fine as well.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I need to pull our out & pop them in a new bed P N. They don't look too happy in the barrel they're in at the moment. Cheers & have a great one.

[@RobsAquaponics]

That's what we have been working up to... We now have 3 x 18 month old clumps as well as the new plants coming on.. Used the rest of that harvest making up some sambal oelek the other day :D If only the ginger & turmeric would grow as well...

[@victoriaramos2455]

I have been playing a mobile game called MY CAFE.... this cafe game mentioned the herb called galangal..i have trying to find out infirmation. And look and behold..your video has taught me all about the mysterious root plant. Thank you!!! I have also learned its pronounciation...thank you so much for your video!!!!

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad it has helped you out some Victoria. 😁

[@m.a.g.3920]

​@@RobsAquaponicshi fellow grower. Do you think It Will resist growing in zone 9 reaching 0/-3 celsius? I have a little Greenhouse so I can get 5 degrees more!

[@taggsy2002]

In Thailand here, the Thais eat the flowers dipped in chili paste. They can be bought in vegetarian/ vegan restaurants/ shops.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I know they're very spicy. Might ask at the local restaurant & see if they have ever made them. Cheers 😁👍

[@RVFreeDa]

I love that hat! Very nice soil you have! What a great garden!

[@shadowofjuniperhill]

Mmm, the soup looked delish! I have not heard of galangal, I am very interested in tasting it now. Thanks for sharing how it is grown and what it is used for :)

[@RobsAquaponics]

Would be only too happy to share if you were closer.. If you buy a piece of galangal & a lime from a local grocers you should be able to use them to grow from.. Don't think they would last the trip from Australia for you :( Hope you get a chance to grow them both as they are fairly easy to raise.. Have a good one..

[@denisebrady6858]

Great video& explained really well for us new gardeners. Thanks Rob

[@RobsAquaponics]

No problem Denise. 👍 Have a ginger growing clip planned for this weekend if all goes well. Have a great one.

[@aloveofsurf]

Thank you for sharing your help for those of us unfamiliar with the plant. You don't need fertilizer. Aerate your soil and compost.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Works for most plants Kyle. The problem is how to make enough for all the beds.... Happy growing.

[@aloveofsurf]

@@RobsAquaponics For which plants does this strategy fail to work?

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@aloveofsurf Works for most if not all as far as I know as that's how nature would do it. Leaves fall & create a mulch that breaks down on the surface. An addition of compost through the growing season can't hurt either.

[@aloveofsurf]

@@RobsAquaponics wow i like your explanation! Thank you 😊💡🧡🌱💡🎉

[@Gardeninggirl1107]

Very nice :) I'm not sure if I've tasted galangal (unless it was in a curry served to me), but it looks really interesting. Good you can replant the small shoots. Thanks for showing how :)

[@honeybacres]

Great video Rob. Either my ginger or galangal has sprouted now (how embarrasing I forgot which is which) Hopefully the other will also sprout soon. I am thinking I might have to get some sort of green house to put mine in during winter. I will have to give it some consideration.

[@SouthpawDavey]

Put me down for one lol. Now I am going to have to try and find some. Our coop has ginger but galangal might be a challenge.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Where there is a will there is a way ;) PM coming...

[@SouthpawDavey]

Thank you Sir

[@TJosephEmmanuel]

Great work and thank you both Stay blessed

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Joseph :)

[@lindadabulewicz8140]

Hello , Linda in snowy cold ny . I grow ginger galangal and tumeric in my greenhouses. Just want to say how important your videos are to me . My growing season is only 8 months but I sell out of my baby gingers . . Thank you for all the good advice!

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm glad the clips have helped you out some Linda. Hope they do well for you this season. Cheers.

[@lindadabulewicz8140]

My daughter has been throwing galangal in her morning peach smoothy!!! Another fan of galangal is born lol Wish I could post photos of my ginger galangal and tumeric in 6 inch pots in my dining room kitchen bedroom and any other space I can find Spring was a while ago but the snow just melted here and night time temps are still freezing here in upstate New York

[@RobsAquaponics]

WOO HOO !!! Do you plant it as an annual there or does it die back like ginger ??

[@redcrystal69]

Thanks for posting the vid :) Today I saw my galangal is just starting to shoot, excited :D

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks Freida.. :) Keeps us busy...

[@margaretalexiedeleon6450]

Hi! Very nice video! Extremely helpful! May I ask a very amateur question? I bought some Galangal from a grocery in Thailand. It's quite mature already as the rhizome is quite tough when sliced. Also, on one end they have 2 inch long stems. If I replant this, I keep the 2 inch stems above the soil, right? Or do I place the whole things under the soil? Sorry If I sound very amateur! Galangal is not native of the Philippines so I would really like to do everything right. Thank you very much!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Margaret Alexie de Leon Hi Margaret & sorry for taking so long to get back to you.. I'd plant it so the top of the root/rhizome is about 1"/2.5cm below the surface of the soil.. If you have buried it a bit deeper I don't think it would hurt the plant too much.. Did you get it into the ground at all? Rob..

[@llee6842]

Hi Rob, I'm so glad to find you on youtube with such a great information on galangal. Recently I just bought few pieces from Thai grocery shop in Sydney and being very tempting to grow from it. Before I found you, I have put them in water and they all get slimmy layers around. Should I give them a good clean before putting in pot? Also can I cut them in small pieces first before planting as they are big chunk of rhizomes from grocery shop? Thanks in advance for your help.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Again Loby Li. I would plant out sections of no smaller than about 50mm/2" in length. Couldn't hurt to give them a quick rinse but I don't think you should need to scrub them. They might do best inside over Winter & you can move them out in spring with your Rosellas when the weather warms up a bit. Hope that helps some.

[@llee6842]

@@RobsAquaponics Thank you so much Rob!!

[@DarlineGriffin]

Nice video, thanks for putting it together, I really enjoyed it.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Darline & thanks :) Have a great one, Rob.

[@DarlineGriffin]

Hi Rob, nice to meet you. Glad you liked the video. You have a good day also

[@Pavlovafowl]

Have you ever known anyone grow this from seed? I don't think we could get the rhizomes here. I have ginger and turmeric growing, so would like to have a go at this too. I'm not sure what to do about my ginger it is starting to die back but I presume if I keep it away from frost or at least cover it in the greenhouse it will sprout up again in spring? It seems to have grown really well, so we might even be able to eat some of it. Best Wishes from France!

[@helenfoong3696]

Would love to grow them What I can get here are small pieces from the store or frozen. Want to try growing it ,.

[@RobsAquaponics]

The fresh store bought will probably grow for you Helen. Cheers.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I don't think it sets seed to tell you the truth but it does flower... We have loads of flowers on all the clumps at the moment & might do a clip to show you later today.. All our turmeric & ginger die back here every winter.. Some of the plants have only just started to re sprout this week.. Covering for frost might be the best way to go if you don't harvest it & **crosses fingers** should re sprout in spring..

[@rawjoice3897]

Thank you so much for the informative video. Are the green stems and leaves useful for medicine like the rizomes?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm not sure about their medicinal qualities but they are used for flavoring meat dishes & rice.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I think we will be self sufficient in most of the spice plants in a year or so... Not so sure about garlic though.. :)»

[@helmutscharzenberger7971]

I purchased some dried Galanga when I process it I find it extremely bitter to bitter for teas or smoothies is that the same as yours?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Ours can be quite spicy but I haven't noticed that the fresh is overly bitter sorry Helmut.

[@deborahdonald9786]

Rob I need to store galangal,,you mentioned putting it in a blender and put in the freezer,, just to confirm do u put oil or anything else with it to freeze...

[@RobsAquaponics]

+Deborah Donald Hi Deborah. I have frozen it whole & also used the blender method with nothing added other than a small amount of water to help it process. I find that either way it's best to use it in the about 6-8 months as it tends to dry out a bit & lose a bit of flavour. Would last a bit longer if it is vacuum sealed. Hope that helps some.

[@deborahdonald9786]

Hi Rob Yes thanks that's great advice. Cheers

[@edwinholcombe2741]

I've got a nice big galangal root I want to plant but it doesn't have any shoots. I would like to get some shoots going before planting. How can I do that?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you Edwin. I'd just plant it out straight away as they will help the rhizome get food as soon as the roots form. How did you start it off? Cheers.

[@nikkimindek261]

I'm having so much trouble trying to grow ginger and galangal it keeps rotting not rooting I try and not water it too much but doesn't it need it to be moist? I have gotten the turmeric to grow and I thought they would have grown the same but its just not growing for me idk why..??

[@preparedchipmunk]

What does it taste like?

[@kimberlyseaman2967]

Hi there how are you doing today I’m growing Galangal for the first time and it’s in a big pot and now it’s really nice and big and I’m wanting to cook a Tom yum soup and I don’t know how to cut it off and I don’t know if I’m supposed to Take the whole plant out of my pot or just cut a little bit of it so i was googling it and found your video so could you please tell me how to do this because I want to save most of it to grow Thank you

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hey Kimberley. Just harvest what you need & let the plant keep growing. 👍 We do that with all our galangal and turmeric now. Hope the Tom yum was tasty.

[@RobsAquaponics]

It was very tasty but could of used more chilli...

[@nearysamai2231]

I wish I can get fresh rhisome here. Love your videos by the way.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks lang. Hope you get to have a crack at growing some down the road. Cheers.

[@jacquesdemoley]

Thanks for the video. Can I ask a question? There is another type of galangal called galgant or alpina officinarium. Is the taste and aroma different to galangal (alpina galanga)? Thanks

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm not sure sorry as we've only ever grown this one variety here. I have searched online for an answer to this in the past but found no comparisons. Sorry I'm not much help there.

[@elizabethveness7340]

my turmeric and ginger is quite young and is shaded by my pumpkin. do you think i can leave them where they are over the winter ( melbourne) or should i dig them up and bring them inside. i dont want to damage them they are my first attempt.

[@RobsAquaponics]

+Elizabeth Veness They may do OK if the soil doesn't get too wet Elizabeth. If you can pop them into a decent size pot & move them inside they may just hang in there with a bit of greenery. Would definitely give them a great head start to next seasons crop if you could keep them green & over winter them inside.

[@vincentmaglasang7670]

they say that there are also galanggal in the Philippines is it the same as the Thai galangal?

[@sunnyliampetch511]

Thank you! How are you growing it, from store bought?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I purchased ours from a plant supplier but you can use store bought as well. Cheers.

[@RobsAquaponics]

I think it taste slightly sweeter ginger with a milder taste.. Still has a bit of spiciness though... Not the best description sorry..

[@nznige]

how can you tell when it is ready? I have a large bunch that i just bought from a garden centre that looks the same size as the one you have there, should I harvest it and then plant it out? Or just break it up and plant it out

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi Nige.. we harvest it as it's required as it grows all year here but does slow down during winter.. Might be good idea to just divide it & plant out to boost the yield later on.. wouldn't hurt to pinch a bit while you're at it for a meal though ;-) Sorry it took a while to get back to you mate & hope it helps some.. Have a great one..

[@nznige]

no worries I did divide it and plant it out in a circle leaving space between each, the nodes didn't look that big so I didn't harvest any, its going great I have a patch of myoga that is growing like crazy as well, cant wait for some flowers just hit Feb here (our hottest month)

[@popo5413]

hi bob !! I have been ill for a while :) that's why I haven't said much at all 1. did you grow some of each of the egg plant seeds I sent you ?? 2. manly the pea egg plant 3. were can I get some galangal from I have a wicking pot idea I want to try out with it thanks mate NP last computer die and have lost your PO box number and Phone number keep up the good work just for you :) if you didn't know it I will tell you my self the video's and information you give are so inspiring to people that I know people that have started to garden for the first time and are loving it. you can read a book or look at a picture but they mean very little. but if you watch a Rob bob video then your on your way to gardening heaven LOL :) I would like to thank you for your enthusiasm and you knowledge from me and all of your followers bless you and your family (mum and dad also)

[@RobsAquaponics]

+CHARLES ADAMS Hi Charles. Sorry to hear you've been crook mate. I did respond to you in a message on FB re the compost heater design BTW. Very behind catching up on emails & comments at the moment. I didn't grow all the eggplants but have passed them on to folks that have. Have had mixed reports back with some having poor germination rates (might be the grower not the seed ;-) ) & another chap said they went really well. I sowed out a few of the smaller egg size & had OK results until the root knot nematodes finished them off. Think I showed them in a clip at some point. I still have some seeds left including the small pea variety so will give them a spin in the patch. Will email you about the galangal later today when I get onto the computer & grab your address ;-) Thanks for the kind words & will pass them on to my parents. All the best mate & hope your health is improving. Rob,

[@squange20]

Hi Rob, I live in NZ in the North Island where it's warmer than the South. Would it be possible to grow some here? Thanks.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi there. I know folks that grow it in cooler area of Australia as far south as Sydney so can't see why you can't. A nice worm position in the yard would help 👍 Cheers.

[@rosecottagegarden]

Nice information

[@RobsAquaponics]

Thanks

[@sariho4955]

Mine is 2.7m i use organic fert.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Nice one.

[@macmacoytot]

Will Galangal root bought from the market grow when planted?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have found that they shoot well. 👍 Just make sure you select a nice plump, healthy looking section about 5cm/2" in size. Happy growing.

[@lorez201]

Do the leaves have any uses?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I have seen folks use the young leaves like ginger & turmeric. I've also eaten the flowers. They have a very spicy kick to them.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Could be a good idea.. They should re shoot if the foliage dies off though.. :)»

[@miguelitojones8252]

I am fixing to throw it in Mexican food. Muchas gracias

[@RobsAquaponics]

It's one of my favourite spices to grow & use Miguelito. Happy growing.

[@cantholim1663]

What size should I use for growing turmeric

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hi there 😊 I normally pop in a whole finger that has a few green nodes on it. Posted a clip a while back showing you how I do it if that helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Hdm6yelteGe68 Cheers. Rob.

[@susanball5397]

Can I grow galangal in NC Without a greenhouse?

[@RobsAquaponics]

Am an Aussie here so if you mean North Carolina I'd say you could probably grow it there outside. I'd grow it in a pot so you could move it around to find the warmest position as the season progresses. Cheers.

[@jobethrico]

What is that GALANGER is it family to ginger and turmeric what is it never heard of it!

[@RobsAquaponics]

Why thank you... A change from my normal daggy work pants.

[@shyjusamuel5726]

Sir.. Iam from india.... Please give me galangal buyers from your nation..... Because we have a plan for exporting galangal...

[@nikkimindek261]

where do you buy galangal??

[@RobsAquaponics]

I bought mine from a garden supply retailer but you can also grow it from root purchased from the grocers as well Nicole. 👍 Might be best to try an Asian grocer as it's used in many cuisines of SE Asia. Hope you can track some down as it's a very tasty ginger. Rob.

[@nikkimindek261]

Rob Bob's Backyard Farming & Aquaponics Thanks I really appreciate you getting back to me! I fully enjoy your videos! Which garden supply retailer?

[@RobsAquaponics]

I use these folks here in Australia Nicole www.greenharvest.com.au/Plants/GingerAndSpices.html They won't ship overseas if you live outside Australia though as far as I know.

[@michellecheong8400]

Nicole Mindek/Genez I

[@nikkimindek261]

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[@Einten]

Is this Kaempferia or Alpinia galanga?

[@RobsAquaponics]

This is the Alpinia galangal which is also known as greater galangal 👍 Kaempferia galangal (AKA kencur) is a low growing plant. Ours only grows to about 15 cm tall. Hope that helps some

[@Einten]

Thankyou I bought a galangal ginger at a market and think its this one.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hope it grows well for you Einten :) 🌱🌱

[@Einten]

Thank you...💜💛

[@kathirice5414]

This is for professional gardeners. We all don't have worm casings to fertilize our galangal. lol

[@RobsAquaponics]

I'm not professional at all 😅 Keeping compost worms is even easier than composting I think. If you don't want to keep your own you can always buy the castings from a properly stocked hardware & nursery supply stores. BTW, Compost works just as well & depending on how you make it pit will probably contain worm castings in it anyway. 😉 Cheers & happy growing Kathi.