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Introduction
- Ginger is a tropical, perennial plant that has been used in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet for hundreds of years.University of Washington Department of Family Medicine: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) However, there are hundreds of varieties of ginger, both edible and inedible. If you are interested in other varieties of ginger, check out any of the following links:
- University of Hawaii Botany: Zingiberaceae
- HART CANNA: Ginger Collection of Keith Hayward
- GingerGarden.com: Growing Gingers and Tropical Plant Gardening in Houston, TX
- Le Jardin Ombrage: All About Ginger
- Southern Perennials and Herbs: Gingers
- Ginger is a tropical, perennial plant that has been used in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet for hundreds of years.University of Washington Department of Family Medicine: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) However, there are hundreds of varieties of ginger, both edible and inedible. If you are interested in other varieties of ginger, check out any of the following links:
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Step 1: Propagating Ginger
- {{Img|GingerRoot_JB_110108.jpg||right}}Ginger can be propagated by planting pieces of the rhizome (underground stem or root).PLANTAnswers: Ginger Common ginger is often sold in stores as a large piece called a "hand." Each branch off the main root is then referred to as a "finger." Choose a piece that has as many fingers as possible. Each finger can be broken off and planted separately.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger
- Select pieces of ginger that are smooth, shiny, plump, fresh and firm, not dried out.Gardening-Guides.com: Grow Ginger The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger? Floridata: Zingiber officinale
- Each piece (or finger) should have two or more growth nodes.Floridata: Zingiber officinale These are similar to eyes on a potato and look like little horns.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- Soak the rhizome in water overnight.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- Allow any cut surfaces to dry before planting them in moist soil.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger
- You can help propagate ginger by suspending (with toothpicks) a two-inch piece of the rhizome over a glass of water. Fill the glass so that 1/3 of the ginger is submerged. Once the roots grow an inch long, you can plant it in soil.Gardening-Guides.com: Grow Ginger
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Step 2: Growing Ginger
- Unless you live in the extreme south (Zone 10), you will need to grow or at least start your ginger in a pot indoors before moving outside.How To Grow Stuff: How to Grow Ginger
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Planting Ginger Indoors
- Select a pot that is at least two times in diameter as the length of the root.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger Most growers suggest using a pot that is about 15 inches in diameter.Greenthumb Gardening: How to Grow Ginger in a Cold Climate Your pot should have adequate drainage to ensure the roots don't become water logged.
- Plant ginger in the late winter or early spring.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- Fill the pot 3/4 full with soil.The Herb Gardener: Growing and Harvesting Ginger
- Use a soil that is rich and well-draining.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- You can use standard potting soil.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger
- Another suggestion is to use a soil that is equal parts peat moss, perlite and coarse sand.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
- Sandy loam and clay soils should be improved with leaf mold or well-composted manure.Floridata: Zingiber officinale
- Make sure the rhizome is set so the buds are pointing up.Greenthumb Gardening: How to Grow Ginger in a Cold Climate
- If planting multiple rhizomes in the same area, place rhizomes two to three inches apart.The Herb Gardener: Growing and Harvesting Ginger
- Cover rhizomes with an inch of soil or leave the rhizome uncovered.How To Grow Stuff: How to Grow Ginger
- Water the pot well.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger
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Planting Ginger Outdoors
- Ginger should not be placed outdoors until daytime temperatures exceed 75°F and all danger of frost has passed.How To Grow Stuff: How to Grow Ginger Gardening-Guides.com: Grow Ginger
- If you live in an area where water is plentiful, you can place ginger in a sunny location. If water is limited, place the ginger in a location where at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the day it will be in the shade.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
- Soil needs to be rich and well-draining.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- Make sure the rhizome is set so the buds are pointing up.Greenthumb Gardening: How to Grow Ginger in a Cold Climate
- If planting multiple rhizomes in the same area, place rhizomes two to three inches apart.The Herb Gardener: Growing and Harvesting Ginger
- Cover rhizomes with an inch of soil.
- Water the area well.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger
- If you live in USDA Hardiness Zone 7, the foliage may freeze in the winter but will resprout in the spring.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
- USDA Zones 6 and above will need to provide plants with a sunny location indoors in the winter.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
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Step 3: Caring for Ginger
- Ginger is easy to care for since it is not known for having problems with many pests or diseases.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger The most important things to remember is that ginger requires shade, regular water and above freezing temperatures.The Herb Gardener: Growing and Harvesting Ginger
- Ginger requires plenty of moisture when it is actively growing.
- Water lightly until the plant becomes established.Greenthumb Gardening: How to Grow Ginger in a Cold Climate
- Infrequent deep watering is better than regular light watering.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
- Some advise to allow the soil to dry out between watering to prevent the rhizome from rotting.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers Others suggest never letting the soil to dry out.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- Water infrequently in the fall and only lightly in the winter.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
- Mist your plants if you live in a dry area. Lack of humidity can cause problems with spider mites.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
- Place the pot in a warm spot (at least 65°F).EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
- Fertilize ginger once a month with a balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer.EasytoGrowBulbs.com: Planting Guide - Gingers
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Step 4: Harvesting and Storing Ginger
- Ginger will reach its peak flavor about 265 days after it is planted.Learn2Grow: Growing Ginger You can harvest it after the foliage has died back in the fall or winter by digging up the roots.University of Florida IFAS Extension: Growing and Using Edible Gingers in North Florida
- After harvesting, roots should be scrubbed with a vegetable brush.University of Florida IFAS Extension: Growing and Using Edible Gingers in North Florida
- Ginger can be dried by placing it in the sun. Dried ginger can be stored in a cupboard or refrigerated.Gardening-Guides.com: Grow Ginger
- Fresh ginger can be stored in a plastic bag for several weeks in your refrigerator.PLANTAnswers: Ginger
- Select a few rhizomes with good growing buds and save them for replanting.The Tropical Permaculture Garden: How To Grow Ginger?
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Conclusion
- Now that you have fresh ginger, you might want to check out some of the great recipes that require it, such as How to Make Sushi, How to Build a Gingerbread House, How to Make Gingerbread Men, Japanese Food and Chinese Food. You might also want to expand your garden by checking out How to Grow Garlic, How to Grow Herbs or How to Start a Vegetable Garden.
