Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades.
 
Shlef Life:
about 4 to 6 weeks
GINGER ROOT - FRESH, RAW
To maximize the shelf life of fresh ginger, refrigerate in plastic bag. How long does fresh ginger last in the fridge? Properly stored, fresh ginger will usually keep well for about 4 to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.