Myoga ginger
Myoga ginger
Botanical name: Zingiber mioga
Other names: Japanese ginger, Oshoga, Kintoki, Sanshu
This is a ginger plant that gets full use on the culinary front. In Japan, chefs use the Myoga ginger’s flowers and shoots as garnishes on some dishes. Japanese ginger has a zesty, spicy flavor and a strong aroma. This is usually that delicate yet powerful ginger you grab a slice of between pieces of sushi.
The cultivar “Dancing Crane” (Zingiber mioga “Dancing Crane”) is hardier than some of its Zingiber counterparts; it’s hardy enough to survive winters in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 10.
Characteristics:
- Grows best in partial shade
- Forms upright leaf stalks to 3 feet tall
- Thrives in rich, moist, soil (mulch can help retain moisture)
- Produces a spicy rhizome with thin outer skin and yellow flesh
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We’ve been growing Myoga for over 15 years when it came with a house. Dies back in winter but comes in strong in late spring. We pick in Aug. and Sept, Great in different salads, as a topping for fried dishes, and we love it pickled to enjoy all year around (sliced on tofu with a dab of soy sauce).