ខ្ជាយ (Boesenbergia Rotunda) 28°F

ខ្ជាយ (Boesenbergia Rotunda), also known as K'Chai,  Krachai,  Finger Root. It is one of the "holy trinity" spice in Khmer cooking.
  • A native to Cambodia. 
  • A perennial in a tropical and subtropical climate. It's frosted sensitive. 
  • It can be winterize indoor where temperature drop be below 30°F. Keep soil dry during dormant period, and bring it outdoor after the last frost.
  • Suitable for container plantings. I sowed rhizome 1" deep and exposed eyelet if it has them in well drained soil and water generously. Or without eyelets sowed 2-3" deep with a slightly dampened soil and let it be. 
  •  Love moist environment during growth season. Hot dry heat will burn foliage.  


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