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Galangal
Alpinia galanga
- Days to harvest
- 180–365 days
- Sunlight
- 4–8 hours/day
- Watering
- 4–6 per day
- Plant spacing
- 40 cm
- Minimum container size
- 30cm deep × 30cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 200 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 22-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 2000-3000 mm
- Humidity
- 75-90%
- Heat tolerance
- high
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Rhizome cuttings; 30x40 cm; mulch
Soil requirements
Loamy, moist, pH 5.5-7.0
Companion Plants
- Turmericstrong
Both Zingiberaceae rhizomes with similar cultural needs; galangal antimicrobial compounds benefit turmeric soil health
- Gingermoderate
Related rhizomes with compatible growing conditions; traditional SEA herb garden combination
- Lemongrassmoderate
Lemongrass border provides wind protection and pest deterrence for galangal
Common Pests & Diseases
Market Demand
High — essential in rendang, laksa, satay paste; fresh preferred over dried
Regional Notes
Indispensable in Malay and Indonesian cooking. Perennial; plant once, harvest repeatedly for years.
Sources
- Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15
Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain
Category: Herbs