Growing Ginger

Zingiber Officinale : Zingiberaceae / the ginger family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

  • Plant pieces of fresh root showing signs of shoots. Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 15 cm apart
  • Harvest in approximately 25 weeks. Reduce water as plant dies back to encourage rhizome growth.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Grow in separate bed

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08 Jul 14, Ken Hounsom (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I think that you are referring to Wild Ginger,which is not edible. .It is an Invader species.
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10 Jun 14, Peter Whangarei (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Where can I get viable roots for growing?
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22 Aug 16, (New Zealand - temperate climate)
We just put a piece of the ginger root from the supermarket. Does OK.
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10 Mar 15, Anika (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
I have had ginger from the supermarket start sprouting before, just buy one and give it a go!
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05 Jun 14, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I've experimented with growing ginger for home use in Durban - somewhat successful. To obtain shoots for ginger growing, take several young shoots and place in see-through plastic bag and leave in a shaded/dark area for at least 2 weeks and u will observe the sproughts, Then remove from bag and plant.
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28 May 14, l c durovich (USA - Zone 4a climate)
Can ginger be grown in Vermont?
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09 May 14, Glen (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi Maurice, I do not have a contact info for you and would really appreciate some turmeric can you email me at. patch4@dodo.com.au. Kind Regards. Glen
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08 May 14, Andrea (Australia - temperate climate)
Although ginger isn't recommended for temperate climate, I've had success planting a shop-bought rhizome it in a pot with coconut fibre potting mix. I shield the leaves from direct sun with shade cloth wrapped around the plants, which also keeps the humidity in. I water daily in summer and fertilise regularly with low nitrogen soluble fertiliser. Just waiting for the leaves to die down before harvesting.
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06 May 14, Maurice Smith (Australia - temperate climate)
I have Turmeric and would be happy to swap you
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07 Mar 15, Sharon (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Maurice, I have galangal and would be happy to swap if you want. Pls email me. Rdgs. (He cannot see yr email unless you include it in yr comment: Liz)
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