Fresh from our own greenhouse · Westland
Fresh Dutch ginger
Young, undried (wet) ginger: juicier, spicier, and free of stringy fibers. Harvested fresh by hand every week; the first and only one of its kind in the Netherlands. Ginger as it’s meant to be: fresh and bursting with flavor—pure quality from our own greenhouse.
Young Ginger
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The crop
What makes our ginger different?
Fresh Made in the Netherlands vs. dried from the supermarket
Our ginger is harvested by hand while it’s young and fresh during the growing season in our own greenhouse in the Westland region. Unlike regular ginger from the supermarket, it isn’t dried for long-distance transport from Asia but remains ‘wet’: fresh, juicy, and full of flavor.
You notice the difference right away. The texture is crisp and delicate, with no tough, stringy fibers. The skin is so thin that you don't need to peel it, and Cutting and grating are a breeze. At the same time, the flavor is fresh, distinct, and spicy. The pulp is also great to use, so you don't have to throw it away.
That means you can not only use this ginger the way you're used to, but also treat it as an ingredient in its own right: Slice it or cut it into strips and just eat it as is! Use it as an edible garnish, stir it into a salad, pickle or confit it, or serve it as a vegetable. Even the stems are edible and add a wonderful aroma to broth, soup, sauce, or tea.
Young
Harvested before the ginger is fully ripe. Fresh, aromatic, and bold flavor.
Undried (wet)
Not dried for long-term storage, but delivered fresh. Crisp, juicy, and string-free.
Thin, edible peel
No need to peel them. Just give them a quick rinse, and you can cut, grate, or eat them right away.
Stem = flavor
The fresh stems are also aromatic. Use them, for example, in broth, soup, sauce, or tea.
How do we grow it?
From Japanese inspiration to homegrown Dutch cultivation
In Japanese cuisine, fresh, undried (wet) ginger (新生姜) has been a prized and important part of authentic cuisine for centuries. It is grated as a seasoning, but is also eaten raw, pickled, in thin slices or strips, and as part of a dish.
Almost all the ginger you find in the supermarket comes from Asia. Although fresh, young ginger is much more common there, the ginger exported to Europe is usually allowed to mature longer and is dried. This makes it more resilient to the long journey and extends its shelf life.
We want to share our love for this pure product and let you taste ginger as it’s meant to be: exactly as nature intended. That’s why we grow it ourselves in the open ground of our greenhouse in the Westland region.
Delicious, local, and of the highest quality—these are truly gems!
We follow the rhythm of the season, continue to learn, and give the crop the time and attention it needs and deserves. During harvest season, we hand-harvest fresh ginger every week. This allows us to deliver it at its very best: young, juicy, aromatic, and virtually free of stringy fibers.
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In the 'open ground'
Our ginger grows directly in the open ground of our own greenhouse in the Westland region; not in pots or growing medium.
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Working in Harmony with Nature
We follow the natural growing season and give the crop the time and attention it needs.
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Harvested by hand every week
During the season, we harvest by hand every week so that the produce reaches your plate as fresh as possible.
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Fresh, with stem
After harvesting, the ginger is not dried. We leave part of the stem attached and deliver it young, juicy, and fresh.
Inspiration
Recipes with Fresh Ginger
Discover what’s possible when ginger is not just a seasoning, but an ingredient in its own right. From noodles and sauces to pickled ginger, drinks, desserts, and dishes where you use it raw. Recipes for home cooks, chefs, and anyone who loves working with bold flavors.
NOODLES
Peanut Noodles with Fresh Ginger, Inspired by Anna Jones
Peanut noodles with fresh ginger, lime, peanut sauce, chili oil, cucumber, and sugar snap peas. Creamy, refreshing, spicy, and quick and easy to make.
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SAUCE
Artisanal Satay Sauce with Fresh, Young Ginger
Satay sauce with fresh ginger, peanut butter, coconut, sambal, and lime. Creamy, spicy, vegan, and delicious with skewers, rice, noodles, or fries.
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DIP
Guacamole with Fresh, Young Ginger
Guacamole with fresh ginger, lime, chili, and cilantro. Fresh, creamy, and spicy, with juicy ginger cubes for an extra kick and a surprising twist.
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DRINKS
Yuzu Sake Spritz
Yuzu spritz recipe with yuzusake, prosecco, and yuzu soda. Fresh, sparkling, and citrusy, with optional fresh ginger or a gin variation.
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COCKTAIL
Pear-Ginger Margarita
Pear-Ginger Margarita with tequila, lemon, fresh pear, and pure ginger juice. A refreshing, zesty cocktail with a surprising fruity twist.
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CURRY
Vegan Curry with Mango, Eggplant and Ginger Juice
Vegan curry with mango, eggplant, coconut yogurt, and ginger juice. Creamy, refreshing, and slightly spicy—easy to make and delicious with rice.
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A hand-curated selection of recipes featuring fresh Dutch ginger.
Where to Buy
Retail Locations
You can order our fresh ginger directly from our online store. It’s also available during the season at a growing number of specialty produce stores, delicatessens, and restaurants. Check out the map to find out where you can find it near you.
This list is automatically updated from our Google My Maps map.
Fresh ginger in your store or restaurant?
Do you run a specialty produce store, a deli, or a restaurant, and would you like to carry our fresh ginger? Let us know. We’d be happy to tell you more about the ginger and the sales opportunities, and we’d love to get in touch with you!
Young Ginger
Taste the difference of truly fresh ginger
Juicier, spicier, crispier, more flavorful.
Without strings, fibers, or hard skin; with stems.
Fresh from our Dutch greenhouse every week during the season.
While supplies last