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Growing Ginger

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Date: 07/01/2009 Topics: Gardening > Herbs | Readers Request > Gardening  
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How do I plant Ginger to eat?

Hardiness Zone: 11

By tonnie from HI

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By BABBIE (231) Profile Blog! Contact
Some of the things I grow from the grocery store are green onions, I plant the bottom inch with the roots, garlic if my red, brown and white onion have sprouted and of course potatoes, growing sweet potatoes are a little tricky you have to have them sprout then snap off a 3 in sprout set it in a glass of water, once roots form then you get to plant those, I have started basil rosemary and all types of tomatoes, I just put the seeds on a paper towel to dry and then plant them, several difference squashes and pumpkin from saved seeds . In fact 1 Faugh of my peach trees is from a store bought peach. I have done ginger also in fact I have 1 sprout in the kitchen that needs to be potted.

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By Fortunately (87) Contact
After seeing Ellen Brown's reply below, that you can use ginger roots from the grocery store to start ginger plants, it makes me wonder what other plants you can start that come from the grocery store.

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    Please give me information on how to grow Ginger how long will it take for it to be ready to harvest.

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By Ellen Brown

Question:

Please give me information on how to grow Ginger. How long will it take for it to be ready to harvest?

Hardiness Zone: 11

Regards,
Micah

Answer:

Micah,

You're lucky. You live in the perfect climate to grow Ginger outdoors. Start ginger from 1 to 1 1/2 inch long rhizomes (roots) that contain at least one eye. If you're using ginger roots from the grocery store or specialty store, look for firm, smooth roots with plenty of "eyes." Slice the roots into sections a few days before planting so that the cut surfaces have time to cure (dry). This will help reduce the chance of decay setting in once the roots are planted. Ginger does poorly in full sun so choose a site with partial shade.

Lay the rhizomes down flat, eyes up, and press them lightly into the soil. Plant them in well-prepared beds or in pots filled with high quality potting mix. A 12-inch pot will hold 3 rhizomes nicely. Cover the roots with an inch of soil. Keep everything soil moist, but not wet. The roots need temperatures of 75ºF to 80ºF to germinate. The length of time to maturity depends on your end use. For fresh use, dig up the tubers in 5 to 6 months. They will be tender, less pungent and lower in fiber content. Ginger that you plan on drying or using for essential oils can be harvested in 8-9 months when the leaves start to yellow and the roots are at their most pungent. If you see new sprouts popping up in front of the main plants, they will have formed their own tubers. Use their leaves and stems anytime or dig up the tubers and replant them.

Ellen

About The Author: Ellen Brown is our Green Living and Gardening Expert. Click here to ask Ellen a question! Ellen Brown is an environmental writer and photographer and the owner of Sustainable Media, an environmental media company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations promote eco-friendly products and services. Contact her on the web at http://www.sustainable-media.com

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