{"product_id":"chinese-keys-boesenbergia-starter-plant","title":"Chinese Keys aka Finger Root Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinger Root 'Chinese Keys' Live Plant | Boesenbergia Rotunda | Rare Tropical Ginger | Edible Herb Plant\u003cbr\u003eBoesenbergia rotunda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind full growing and planting directions for my banana starter plants here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zrzkc797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zrzkc797\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinger Root 'Chinese Keys' (Boesenbergia rotunda) is a unique tropical herb in the ginger family, prized for its slender, finger-shaped rhizomes and exceptional culinary flavor. Popular throughout Southeast Asian cuisine, Finger Root has a distinctive taste with hints of pepper and bright citrus, making it a delicious addition to curries, soups, stir-fries, marinades, and seafood dishes. Beyond the kitchen, it is an attractive ornamental with lush green foliage and delicate orchid-like flowers that emerge near the base of the plant. Finger Root thrives in warm, humid climates with rich, well-draining soil and partial shade, making it an excellent choice for edible landscapes, food forests, raised beds, or containers. This perennial rhizome can be harvested once the foliage begins to yellow and naturally goes dormant. Also goes by the name Krachai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow long will it take to start harvesting? Approximately 1 year if grown in ideal conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect young plants if temperatures drop below 50F. Once established, they can take brief periods of cold down to 30F (zone 10) but expect some leaf damage. The entire plant can die if temperatures drop below 30F and the ground freezes or it snows. Grow in containers if your located in zone below zone 10. Zones 10 and up can safely grow this outdoors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e - will lose leaves if exposed to too much cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 2-3 FT tall at maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows best in a spot that gets bright morning light with afternoon shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eEverything grows best in soil that is heavy in composted organic matter BUT this plant grows just fine in a variety of soils without amendments, like my native Florida sandy soil.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor young plants and keep consistent water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot really necessary, but great if you fertilize it every now and then with some all purpose fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping ***Cannot ship  to CA, AK, or HI*** \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48812265898209,"sku":"PLANTS100","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/Chinesekeysboysenbergia4.jpg?v=1784995016","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/chinese-keys-boesenbergia-starter-plant","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}