How To Plant Ginger

Let’s look at how to choose healthy rhizomes that will grow into robust ginger, and also where and how to plant your new ginger plant.

Choose Healthy Rhizomes

It is important that the rhizomes have not been treated with growth retardant to prevent shoots from forming.

Find The Perfect Spot

It is best cultivated in temperatures between 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, although it can tolerate temperatures as low as 55 degrees and as high as 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The best annual rainfall range for ginger plants is between 1,400 and 3,000 mm.

Planting

I always cut my rhizomes into smaller pieces. When you do this, make sure that each piece contains at least 2 or 3 nodes and also let the piece dry out and heal.

These plants thrive in temperatures between 71 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. They also thrive in high humidity. You can get a humidifier or simply keep it in a more humid environment.

How To Grow Ginger

Once the ginger has been planted in the right location, it will keep growing and developing on its own. If there is no rain, you should water it deeply once a week.

How To Grow Ginger In Warm Climates

Ginger requires 10 months to reach full maturity and about 4 months to reach partial maturity. If you can’t wait for 10 months, you can harvest it when it has partially matured.

How To Harvest Ginger

You can make delicious gingerbread cake, cookies, soups, smoothies, teas, and much more! My personal favorite are “ginger shots” because they’re filled with minerals and vitamins crucial for our health.

How To Use Ginger

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