The Benefits of Cultivating Ginger in 2024: Simple Reasons to Consider Ginger Farming.

Nigeria happens to be blessed to be among the countries capable of growing ginger. The perennial crop from the family of Zingiberaceae has a rhizome known as ginger roots that gives spice and medicinal benefits when consumed.

People also find it useful in producing alcohol and cosmetics and it can be cultivated in tropical regions across the world.

In 1927, Nigeria started growing ginger in the southern region of Zaria, the Jemma federated district, and the nearby areas of Plateau State. It has become an important export of Nigeria.

Nigeria is Africa’s leading ginger exporter. Only 7.2% of the crop is exported in the ground and non-ground forms in the country. Nigeria is now rated fourth in the world for ginger production.

According to experts, Nigerian ginger is treasured on the worldwide market for its high quality and medicinal worth. Ginger products from Nigeria are distinguished by their scent, pungency, and high oil and Oleoresin concentration.

If you have it in your farms too much but I don't know where to sell them, you can try local markets around you. Look for those selling it and sell it to them, only make sure it is actually ginger you have there. Ginger is very cheap in the market and it's everywhere. You can plant them at your back yard, is very simple to grow.

Ginger is very cheap in the market and it's everywhere. I have some around me. I like the nice smell so much. If we bump up ginger production, we will be number one and second to none in the world.