Zingiber, Red Bundle:5 Stick either raw or cooked

either raw or cooked

As a spice

scrupulously avoid the (very bitter) white pith

or vibrant yellow alstroemeria are an indispensable addition to any floral arrangement

think of celery in the same vein as you would fennel and radishes — it adds a nice crunch and flavor to salads

Zingiber, Red Bundle:5 Stick either raw or cookedCommonly also called Pine Cone Ginger, Beehive Ginger and Shampoo Ginger, the red Zingiber provides interesting material for long lasting tropical cut flower arrangements. Because they are so showy, you should pair them with other vibrant tropical flowers that will hold their own. Other showy vase companions include alstroemeria, orchids, calla lilies, torch gingers or bird of paradise. The strong sculptural aspect of this red ginger makes it a