Netherlands: Flanders uses local ginger

Published 2023년 11월 28일

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A research project called the "Expansion of the cultivation of ginger in Flanders" aims to support the local cultivation of ginger in Flanders. The project, coordinated by the Provincial Test Center for Vegetable Growing East Flanders, aims to build a complete, local value chain around Flemish ginger. Researchers are investigating suitable plant material, cultivation techniques, and the potential for a new product called young ginger or primeur ginger, which can be introduced to the market with a longer availability period and improved product properties.

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Flanders sees opportunities for more local ginger cultivation. With a research project, researchers want to tackle the biggest challenges to support the cultivation of ginger in Flanders. The LA project “Expansion of the cultivation of ginger in Flanders” was therefore started on November 1, 2023. The Provincial Test Center for Vegetable Growing East Flanders (PCG) is the coordinator and works together with ILVO and the Flemish Center for the Preservation of Horticultural Products (VCBT). The goal is to build a complete, local value chain around Flemish ginger. By closely involving all chain players from the start in the process from plant material to end product, the project partners strive to create a revenue model for all parties involved. Adjusting plant material and cultivation techniquesTo grow ginger in a successful and sustainable way, it is important to start from suitable, affordable and disease-free planting material. Plant material is currently only available to a very ...

Source: AGF