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Default Shortage of fresh ginger?

On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:27:56 -0700, "Julie Bove"
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>
>"tert in seattle" > wrote in message
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>> writes:
>>>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?

>>
>> there was plenty at my Fred Meyer on Saturday

>
>I usually go to the one in Shoreline but I haven't been there for a few
>weeks. I have seen ginger there but IIRC, it was expensive and not so good
>looking.


Like all produce fresh ginger is seasonal... when you see it buy a
bunch and freeze it.