About this species. Zingiber officinale is best known as the source of the pungent, aromatic spice called ginger. This spice is produced from the rhizome (underground stem) of the plant. Obtained by the Greeks and Romans from Arab traders, it was one of the first oriental spices to arrive in Europe.ingiber officinale (ginger). Ginger is a well known spice produced from the rhizome (underground stem) of the tropical herbaceous plant, Zingiber officinale.
The main particles in healthy soil are decomposed organic matter, these are things that are natural and were once living organisms. The more organic matter in the soil, the better moisture retention. So, the main thing to help re-hydrate your dry soil is by regularly adding organic matter and extra moisture.A few examples are 1  â. Compost â THE best form of organic matter.2  Compost is decomposing items that were once living.he more organic matter in the soil, the better moisture retention. So, the main thing to help re-hydrate your dry soil is by regularly adding organic matter and extra moisture. A few examples are 1  â. Compost â THE best form of organic matter. 2  Compost is decomposing items that were once living. 3  Eg fruit and veggie scraps.
1 The same thing happens when you grow marijuana in soil in containers. 2  When you add water the pH of the soil changes and the whole range of nutrients become available to your plant as the soil slowly dries out again; 3  This means that some nutrients that are otherwise dormant in the soil become available when it is wet.he addition of Dolomite Lime to soils at about 1 â 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil is a good way to help control the pH of overly acidic soils. It is worth mentioning that using rainwater for growing marijuana is a controversial subject.