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Ginger Flower?

 
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So, I'm pretty much a newbie to growing ginger (this is my second go at it).  I seem to be doing a bit better this year and even have what appears to be a flower developing.  This didn't happen the first time around, so I'm taking it as a sign that I'm doing something right (I increased the temp & humidity and added some shade).

I'm wondering whether to leave the flower on or would I be better off removing it so the plant can focus its energy on the rhizomes (like removing scapes from garlic)?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Ginger flower?
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There's a variety of ginger (myoga) that is grown specifically for the edible flower buds.
I'd remove it and experiment with eating it.
 
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I'd leave it personally, just to see what happens. First time I got a flower on mine I panicked and cut it off. Plant was fine either way but I've always been a bit curious what would have happened if I'd just let it go.
 
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