Talks and Workshops for Adults
The Ginger family Zingiberaceae has various edible plants that are consumed worldwide. There are also gingers that are cultivated as ornamental plants and used in traditional medicine. The rhizomes, leaves and even flowers of some species are edible. Due to their fragrance and spicy taste, they are popular as spices and flavouring agents. This talk will cover Common ginger, Turmeric and Cekur. These three ginger species are suitable for beginners and apartment dwellers who prefer growing gingers in pots.
Over 1 hour, attendees will learn about:
- Ecological habitats and distribution
- Plant characteristics
- Light, fertiliser and potting media requirements
- Propagation methods of Common Ginger, Turmeric and Cekur
- Date:Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Time: 10.00 – 11.00 am
- Venue:Centre for Education and Outreach
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Fee:Free
Image Credit: Singapore Botanic Gardens
年龄
18+
手机号
+65 6471 7138
+65 6471 7361
+65 6471 9937
链接
地址
1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
如何到达？
乘坐巴士到 Napier/Holland Road 站下车 (Tanglin Gate)
- SBS 中转站 7, 105, 123, 174,174e
- SMRT 75, 77, 106, NR8
- 靠近 MRT 站 : 乘坐 Orchard MRT (North-South Line) ，五分钟后在Tanglin Gate 下车
乘坐巴士到 Bukit Timah/Dunearn Road 站 (Bukit Timah Gate 或者 Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden)
- SBS 中转站 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170
- SMRT 67, 171
- 靠近 MRT 站 : Botanic Gardens MRT 站 (Circle Line & Downtown Line)
乘坐出租车
在以下主要出入口有出租车落客／接客点：
- Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate (通过 Holland的Napier Road交叉口)