On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 02:21:51 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> wrote:

>Julie Bove > wrote:
>> I've been making tea with fresh ginger. Have been getting it at PCC for some
>> time. It was the cheapest and freshest source. PCC is a local chain similar
>> to Whole Foods. Had to get it via delivery because the two stores closest to
>> me never had much at one time but the one that delivers used to have a lot
>> of it. But now?
>>
>> Have been having trouble finding it. If a store has any at all, it's a small
>> amount and not fresh. Also, a lot of what I'm seeing seems to come from
>> Mexico. The "hands" are much larger and not quite the same shape and the
>> flavor is not as strong.
>>
>> I spotted it at Costco but didn't need any at the time. Went back to buy
>> some later. They had none. It's still listed on their computer but they
>> don't know when they will get it again.
>>
>> Last order to PCC showed a major price increase and they placed a limit on
>> how much I could buy.
>>
>> Is there a shortage for some reason? Or is it just a seasonal item?
>>
>>
>
>I buy ginger by the pounds, all the time. I have no troubles finding it.
>If there is an Asian or Indian grocer nearby, you should have no issues
>getting a larger quantity, plus, it’s usually FAR cheaper per pound than
>chain grocers. Fresher, too.

But it may have been grown with human manure.