On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 02:42:46 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> wrote:

>Bruce > wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>
>Mmmmm.....organic.

Organic manure, sure, it exists.