Asian cooks are not the only one clamoring over ginger; a lot of homeowners are now learning how to grow ginger for its many uses. To plant ginger, location is very important. They are best grown in the very hot regions like in zone 10 of USDA (United States).
Gingers feature bulbous, tasty roots ad young, grass-like stems. For those living under colder climates, you can still grow ginger but it will be through a pot. You also need to make sure you bring it insider during cold weathers.
It is very easy to grow ginger. Materials you will need include compost makers, bypass pruners, fertilizers and garden trowels as well as garden spades, planting containers, ginger roots and plotting soil.
Step 1 - Go to a local grocery store or Asian market and buy fresh ginger roots. The ideal ones are fat tubers having numerous buds.
Step 2 - To grow ginger effectively, plant them in spring for warm temperatures both indoors and outdoors. Keep in mind that dormant tubers will only sprout at 75 to 85 degrees F temperatures.
Step 3 - The container should be around 14 in. across and 12 in. deep. With this size, it can already comfortably hold 3 average-sized tubers. It should also feature excellent drainage properties.
Step 4 - Fill up your container with potting soil. Make sure you enrich the soil with lots of compost.
Step 5 - Soak your tubers overnight in warm water. Afterwards, set them inside a pot underneath the soil surface. There should be even spacing and the buds should be facing upwards.
Step 6 - Depending on the temperature, put the containers under light shade - whether indoors or outdoors.
Step 7 - Light water initially and add more as it grows. Ensure that the plants are kept dry during the winter. At this time, they become dormant.
Step 8 - Move the plants outside, especially once the temperature levels reach about 50 degrees F. Cool weather can stunt growth.
Step 9 - To grow ginger effectively, you also need to shield them from high winds and to move the inside during cool weather conditions.
Step 10 - When plants reach maturity, they'll be about 2 to 4 ft. in height. This will be after a span of 10 months to 1 year.
Step 11 - When young sprouts start appearing in from of your main plants, dig them up and only utilize what is needed. For the rest of the sprouts, freeze them before re-planting when needed.
Step 12 - Clip the young, tender stems whenever necessary.
