5 Tips How to Grow a Ton of Galangal in Container or Garden Bed

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  • Опубліковано 13 вер 2018
  • If you would like to know how to grow a big harvest of galangal watch this video for my five top tips on galangal growing!
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  • @MartinAmada
    @MartinAmada Рік тому +15

    I'm the former owner of a cooking school in Thailand. After moving to western Mexico I was lucky enough to be given a galangal plant by a Thai restaurant owner. I repotted it into a large pot in which it grew to about a meter high, before I was able to convince my landlady to let me plant in the backyard behind our apartment building. However the only spot she would allow me to put is in full shade. It's been there for about 6 weeks and has spread out a bit, but any upward growth is barely noticeable. I believe it will survive but I don't expect it to thrive without sun, nor do I expect the rhizomes to ever get as plump as the ones in this delightful video. I'm grateful for what I have though, galangal is unknown here and not to be found for sale anywhere.

  • @yaynovelty2110
    @yaynovelty2110 3 роки тому +14

    Galangal is an everyday spice in Cambodian cooking. It's used for fermenting vegetable and Cambodian sausage. It's also used in soup and marinating meats.

  • @valerieaguirre1843
    @valerieaguirre1843 5 років тому +43

    You’re my favorite person on UA-cam!

  • @aliciab6378
    @aliciab6378 3 роки тому +11

    The Bonanza theme song is going to be stuck in my head now, thanks Mark. 😂

  • @carolinewilliams3974
    @carolinewilliams3974 Рік тому +3

    I've been trying to get it for over 2 years in south africa. A week ago my hubby found two plants at a nursery and boy I cried like a baby. 🤣🤣🤣I am so protective of this plant 🤗🤗🤗

    • @cazomega
      @cazomega Рік тому

      If you are in KZN I can send you a rhizome or two. :)

  • @ntranto2446
    @ntranto2446 3 роки тому +10

    Your video is very informative. Thank you. I’m Vietnamese and my mom cooks galangal very often. I remember seeing the galangal growing around my grandparents ‘s house. I like to grow them here in US, but don’t know how to grow them well until I saw your video. Thanks again; now I know what to do

  • @Mr.Pennington
    @Mr.Pennington 5 років тому +47

    My grandpa's favorite show😃
    And yea, yer weird, but in a good way...more like unique! Entertaining AND informational.

  • @nancyeaton731
    @nancyeaton731 3 роки тому +9

    This was super helpful. I have three clumps of rhizomes I ordered and am going to start growing my crop now using your directions! Greetings from Florida.

  • @georgewebster6090
    @georgewebster6090 5 років тому +22

    I've been growing galangal for years as I thought it was ginger when I first planted it. Never knew what to use it for and recently tried adding into my lemon grass tea as an alternative to ginger. I like it. Gonna try adding it to my Taro soup after watching your vid Mark. Vid was very entertaining nice work

    • @user-qh6vb7br4g
      @user-qh6vb7br4g 3 роки тому +6

      Galangal and lemon grass are main material for our Thai famous "Tomyum", you can try this receipt by search on google.

    • @skatingcanuck9837
      @skatingcanuck9837 Рік тому +2

      If you like Thai cooking is a distinct non-substitutable ingredient. Such a unique, fresh flavour!

  • @mudpiemudpie785
    @mudpiemudpie785 3 роки тому +2

    You're definitely the best kind of weird and I love it.

  • @westonday4261
    @westonday4261 5 років тому +17

    Mark quite possibly the best intro.........EVER!!!!! Love your spunk and quirkiness my friend keep it up

  • @oOVanillaMelOo
    @oOVanillaMelOo 5 років тому +6

    You’re such a dad haha I love your dad jokes 😂 And your energy! It makes me wish my dad had loved gardening too. I could’ve shared your channel with him... oh well! I always watch your videos before going to bed it calms me down before going to sleep and I dream of gardening after hehehe!

  • @carolsmith7878
    @carolsmith7878 2 роки тому +3

    My husband and I have learned so much from your videos. We love them! Thank you so much for taking the time to post these amazing, educational vids.

  • @123tigercub
    @123tigercub Рік тому +1

    Because of you, I grew galangal, which is doing well by the way. And since we love all kinds of SE Asian cuisine, we love that is readily available.

  • @juliandavies9991
    @juliandavies9991 4 роки тому +2

    I watched 3 other videos on galangal before watching yours which was by far the best and answered most of my questions. Your passion is packed with information. Thanks.

  • @candyapple5227
    @candyapple5227 6 місяців тому +1

    I've never heard of galangal before until one hour ago. It's one ingredient in a Thai dish that I'm going to order tomorrow at the local Thai restaurant after reviewing their menu. I'm also going to try growing it next Spring, yippee!
    Your video is very informative and funny! I just subscribed to your channel so I'll watch more of your cool videos. Oh, I love it that you grow organically and like frogs and snakes :)

  • @sharonjacobs7624
    @sharonjacobs7624 5 років тому +20

    You're the nicest weird person I know, and I should know, cos I'm a weirdo magnet!! lol

  • @dostuffwithniki6250
    @dostuffwithniki6250 5 років тому +2

    omg! lol at the end you should have shoved the Galangal into a holster LMAO. awesome. plants look fantastic

  • @claymagnolias707
    @claymagnolias707 3 роки тому +1

    You are so appreciated here in the SE US, I feel like old 9A-humid and hot here- doesn’t have a lot of great content geared towards what works well here but I grow turmeric, katuk, etc here well because of the climate. Thanks for all the great subtropical content!

  • @AubreyJM
    @AubreyJM 5 років тому +1

    Riding off into the sunset on his mower 😆

  • @ricoranos1957
    @ricoranos1957 3 роки тому +1

    You got a good sense of humour. Enjoy your educational knowledge. Keep it up👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ryanarmishaw3305
    @ryanarmishaw3305 3 роки тому +1

    You got a thumbs up JUST FOR THE INTRO SONG! Love it! You are adorable :)

  • @lovecraftwithme
    @lovecraftwithme 5 років тому +5

    Great.... now I have the Bonanza theme stuck in my head :D

  • @joeten4817
    @joeten4817 3 роки тому +1

    LOve the intro man. haha what a comic. Good informational stuff too

  • @veronicavatter6436
    @veronicavatter6436 5 років тому +3

    Lol, I just snarfed my tea! I didn't think of that song when I heard the word galangal..... NOW I do! Lol, I'm going to look pretty silly the next time I got to the Asian market

  • @effieinglish
    @effieinglish Рік тому

    It's impossible not to adore this man!

  • @braukorpshomebrew6039
    @braukorpshomebrew6039 2 роки тому

    I'm an American, have never heard of galangal. But I'm looking forward to giving it a go next season. Thank you!

  • @chrismaduro
    @chrismaduro 3 роки тому +2

    Yeah you act weird, but that's why we love yer videos! Informative and entertaining! You're a great teacher.

  • @eelast
    @eelast 5 років тому +3

    Gang gal lang gal lang gal~😂
    What a jam!

  • @AFlyingCookieLOL
    @AFlyingCookieLOL 5 років тому +2

    I'm no gardener but I'm still waiting for your next videos for educational purposes :)

  • @UrbanArtCentral
    @UrbanArtCentral 5 років тому +1

    Love your jingle!

  • @ratnacook56
    @ratnacook56 Рік тому +1

    galangal is expensive in Usa about $10 for a pound (1/2 kg) very cheap in Asia.i used it for Indonesian and Thai cooking.

  • @TheTimeForChange44
    @TheTimeForChange44 5 років тому +2

    I LOVE your large clump in the background! I am now inspired for mine! Thank you!

  • @robertmahoney3788
    @robertmahoney3788 5 років тому +2

    I've never heard of Galangal before but will definitely try to grow it.

  • @katea3890
    @katea3890 5 років тому +1

    Hey Look! It's my new favorite person! Thanks for the great info and good Qi!

  • @sonnylee1490
    @sonnylee1490 Рік тому

    Best start to a video I've ever seen🤣

  • @myrnaronquillo4224
    @myrnaronquillo4224 5 років тому +1

    Mark, you always put a smile on my face- love your videos

  • @lisabooker6405
    @lisabooker6405 5 років тому +3

    You are a hoot! Thanks for sharing. Blessings always ~Lisa

  • @kristophersmith6724
    @kristophersmith6724 5 років тому +1

    Another brilliant video mate thank you !

  • @t.h.nguyen5193
    @t.h.nguyen5193 4 роки тому +1

    I like galangal and use it in my cooking. I enjoy your introduction, very creative!

  • @patriciotucholla9125
    @patriciotucholla9125 5 років тому

    Your channel & enthusiasm for planting are very inspiring...!

  • @garethroberts5115
    @garethroberts5115 4 роки тому +1

    I have just come across your "shows". True DTE growing tips and wholesome goodness. All you need to know in one place. I look forward to binging on all the rest you have on offer. Much obliged !

  • @annharlan8926
    @annharlan8926 Рік тому

    I'm U.S. Zone 7B N. Carolina - I never heard of galangal but I understand the tune matching Bonanza.

  • @salth2ofish209
    @salth2ofish209 5 років тому +5

    Informative and humorous in a good way. Thank you for taking the time do to this. I'll be employing your recommendations in my garden this year.

  • @jasimmerz6795
    @jasimmerz6795 Рік тому

    Love your show

  • @sophiegrace5557
    @sophiegrace5557 5 років тому +11

    love your channel. I've been binge watching all your videos :)

  • @TriLe-nz4oq
    @TriLe-nz4oq Рік тому

    Hey my fav gardening buddy. Thanks to your tips my organic ginger is growing.

  • @chansamonephommachack8920
    @chansamonephommachack8920 2 роки тому

    Thanks for a great tips!

  • @vashtiaratangi214
    @vashtiaratangi214 Рік тому

    Your a joy to watch and learn from

  • @Chirpjen
    @Chirpjen Рік тому

    Your videos are awesome!! Thank you!

  • @bpereztab
    @bpereztab 5 років тому

    Thank you - very informative.

  • @gryspirit
    @gryspirit 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for your show, very educational on knowledge that we need to know and pass down.
    Thank you for your time.

  • @ofcrodsplugs
    @ofcrodsplugs Рік тому

    GREAT presentation!🤗

  • @SoulfulVeg
    @SoulfulVeg 4 роки тому

    Thanks, I'm going outside and planting it right now! I'm going to try a sunny spot. Thanks!

  • @mistal1408
    @mistal1408 5 років тому +1

    i enjoy your show. great job

  • @KirstenMcFarlane
    @KirstenMcFarlane 5 місяців тому

    Lol your make me laugh :-) loved the bonanza theme tune intro x

  • @50shadesofgreen
    @50shadesofgreen 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your top tips on Galangal Mark !! 🏡📷👍✝

  • @JustinCalpito
    @JustinCalpito 5 років тому

    Thanks for the informative video! I’ve never seen galangal rhizomes before. So pink!

  • @marcoursi6062
    @marcoursi6062 5 років тому

    one of my favourite spice....love it. I grew it at some point when I lived in Brisbane.....I must try again.......keep up the good work....

  • @superoldways
    @superoldways 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this video. comical and informative!

  • @gcracing9991
    @gcracing9991 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed your video, thank you so much!

  • @shondra6
    @shondra6 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting video. Now I need to grow this. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @lorilumax6850
    @lorilumax6850 5 років тому +1

    I have never heard of this.. looks intriguing

  • @stevemcnair-wilson6106
    @stevemcnair-wilson6106 3 роки тому

    Very helpful and amusing. Thanks

  • @organicgrow4440
    @organicgrow4440 5 років тому +1

    Job well done my friend you’ve done a fabulous tutorial here which is entertaining & I can watch with the family, full of beneficial knowledge right to the very last detail, thank you so much please keep up the good work! You’re our Australian star, when I first discovered you I thought you were going to only garden common stuff but you are growing things which is very exciting such as your galangal, avocado, mango, banana & your style from trial & error + great things which I probably have missed. Looking forward to more.

  • @yen12rs
    @yen12rs 10 місяців тому

    Someone gave me 2 of this and your video is very helpful. Looking forward to planting them

  • @ohsherry
    @ohsherry 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video. Very informative and to the point. Excellent footage of how things should look with clear views. Great tips. Wonderful presentation skills. I look forward to seeing more of your material.

  • @lebeer1512
    @lebeer1512 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing it so beautiful I will plan some

  • @donald6688
    @donald6688 5 років тому

    Fantastic video thanks!

  • @Jardin-de-invierno
    @Jardin-de-invierno 2 роки тому

    Love the video bud. Yes.

  • @pinaycook
    @pinaycook Рік тому

    Wow you had plenty. This is a good herb. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @harmonioussolutions2848
    @harmonioussolutions2848 5 років тому +2

    that must be one of the top 5 intros- and another great vid :-) thumbs up, share-wait for the next ;-) I want to add galangal to my zingiberales banana circle (turmeric and ginger and bananas so far)

  • @ilive4anime.
    @ilive4anime. 3 роки тому

    You have a vid for everything!!!!! I love it!!!!

  • @maxroman1198
    @maxroman1198 5 років тому

    Good show! I love this in Thai soup

  • @shusha50
    @shusha50 3 роки тому

    Hello from Canada. Mark you gotta e the cutest , goofiest, most well informed and great video content. Very well informed. thks for bringing the videos. appreciate it

  • @ralsharp6013
    @ralsharp6013 Рік тому

    Thank you. I've never heard of this before

  • @FlyingcupNsourcer
    @FlyingcupNsourcer 2 роки тому +1

    I'm growing ginger, tumeric and galangal along the northern side of a row of bananas. Seems to be going well so far even after all that rain.

  • @patriciafisher1170
    @patriciafisher1170 5 років тому

    Thanks for this one Mark I have some galangal growing in a huge pot but it's not doing as well as yours so I might try moving it.

  • @derekperez1418
    @derekperez1418 6 днів тому

    Nice video.
    You might want to invest in a pinch point bar to dig up massive roots. Super easy to pry without slicing the roots.
    Also I noticed you shred paper for the composter. Excellent worm bedding material. Would you consider red wiggler worm composting? Probably the fastest way to recycle nutrients of fruit and veggies I've ever seen

  • @jolyndaj
    @jolyndaj 5 років тому

    Wow. I have never seen this plant before now.

  • @DarrynJones
    @DarrynJones 5 років тому +5

    OMG that intro was hilarious!

    • @DarrynJones
      @DarrynJones 5 років тому

      Hahah, when the hose got caught my wife had tears in her eyes 😂

  • @kekeslider
    @kekeslider 2 роки тому

    the flames really got me fired up to grow galangal

  • @gavinhall3669
    @gavinhall3669 5 років тому +5

    You think of the Bonanza theme when you think of Galangal? Every time you say G'Day I expect you to say "Wheres the Cheese"

  • @allisonwalker2453
    @allisonwalker2453 2 роки тому

    Awesome thanks

  • @VUTHVUTHBESTOFFER4U
    @VUTHVUTHBESTOFFER4U 5 років тому +1

    truly nice info indeed. rgs

  • @Geoduck.
    @Geoduck. Рік тому

    Loved the Bonanza intro. No, you are not weird.

  • @mamabearC879
    @mamabearC879 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much.

  • @jomanci
    @jomanci Рік тому

    I like ypur take on gardening I believe I live in a similar type of environment as you. I hope my galangal comes out nice

  • @e-criticslh8061
    @e-criticslh8061 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing .. your introduction is FUN .. a bit of history about the plants and all the way to our YUMMY food . Most impress on your tips number 4 and 5 .. I don't use any pesticide with the domestic pests (cockroaches ..etc) I starve them by keeping the food cover nothing left on the sauce bottles ..etc and if I see them I would sweep them out of the door .. if any of my plants showing signs of being attacked by the bugs - I cut the sick bit off let them sun dry or freeze them so I can use the good part at a a later days.
    9/10 for this video ..

  • @haithujoeybui3829
    @haithujoeybui3829 5 років тому +2

    Galangal is the most important ingredient for cooking Thai Tom Yam Kung soup, Thai Curry, Thai Satay...... 👍

  • @wiwyhanapie5508
    @wiwyhanapie5508 5 років тому

    Thank you, Sir... Hopefully I can grow Galangal in the near future. GBU always and a;ways. Amen.

  • @sandrahughes3821
    @sandrahughes3821 Рік тому

    Found it thanks.

  • @kagbalete
    @kagbalete 4 роки тому

    Thanks, really informative. Funny guy.

  • @noralewis2202
    @noralewis2202 4 роки тому +1

    Not weird just showing your age. Mark great things you do very inspiring

  • @onchi3263
    @onchi3263 5 років тому +2

    I was already singing galangal when I saw "galangal" in the title before watching xD

  • @JennySimon206
    @JennySimon206 2 роки тому

    Awesome.

  • @shinysunlight
    @shinysunlight 3 роки тому

    You are adorable and super funny. Love your videos.

  • @bjorn3438
    @bjorn3438 5 років тому +1

    I reckon you're right growing it in full sun. I've had galangal "growing" for about 12-18 months in a mostly shady sheltered position and it's no bigger than when I planted it.

  • @lizardears4861
    @lizardears4861 4 роки тому

    It’s a great plant. At present, it’s attracting all the grasshoppers in my garden.

  • @yackfzay6224
    @yackfzay6224 5 років тому +1

    Goofing a round with your galangal. !!! 😅😅😅😍😍😍 Fun in the gsrden.🎉🎉🎉

    • @organicgrow4440
      @organicgrow4440 5 років тому

      yack f zay haha I love it, I can imagine my self with the family in the garden.