The only thing better than growing your own food is cooking it, and every foodie knows that Ginger is a staple for spicing up recipes or adding a zest to your baking. Ginger is typically a warm climate plant, and to grow well it needs lots of water and nutrients, so liquid fertilizer in addition to watering helps Ginger to thrive.
Good for your Hens
For chickens, Ginger is known to be a great appetite stimulant, anti-oxidant and also a stress reducer-perfect for when the pressure of being a hen gets all too much! Ginger is a miracle worker for our feathered friends circulatory system, helping to stimulate blood flow, so adding it to their diet in winter is a must. Try sprinkling some dried ginger over their feed, or grating some into cooked oats-what a treat! Take tea with your chicken companions and try out the super Ginger tea recipe below, ideal for both you and your flock.
Good for your Garden
We know how brilliant basil is for both you and your hens, so to give it an extra helping hand in the garden plant it next to Ginger and watch it thrive!
Good for You
While it’s culinary qualities are a delight, ginger’s health benefits are what make it a real winner. While it is best known for it’s gastrointestinal soothing effects, Ginger is comprised of a number of different compounds that can assist with many ailments. It’s known to be particularly helpful in, the stimulation of the circulatory system, working as an anti-inflammatory, easing nausea and motion sickness, gastric distress and easing pain and muscle soreness. To add Ginger to your diet, it’s as simple as mixing it into your next stir-fry or a pinch to favourite fruity dessert.
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