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Ginger likes rich moist soil, so if your soil is poor, add some amendments like compost or manure. The high humidity of Florida, along with the high summer rainfall, creates the ideal condition for rapid growth. Because of its high moisture dependency, mulching can be advantageous.
- Can you plant ginger root from the grocery store?
- How long does it take to grow ginger?
- What is the best way to grow ginger?
- What is the best month to plant ginger?
Can you plant ginger root from the grocery store?
Ginger purchased from the produce department of your local grocery store can be used to grow a plant, but with spotty results. Grocery store ginger is often sprayed with a growth inhibitor to keep it from sprouting before it's purchased. That inhibitor also keeps it from sprouting when you stick it in a pot of soil.
How long does it take to grow ginger?
When you plant a ginger root (which is really a rhizome), it takes about 2-3 years for it to be mature enough to harvest. The older it is, the better the flavour. Sprouting a ginger rhizome for planting takes a few weeks.
What is the best way to grow ginger?
If you are buying ginger from a store, soak the rhizomes in water overnight because they are sometimes treated with a growth retardant. Plant the rhizomes 6 to 8 inches apart, 2 to 4 inches deep, and with the growth buds pointing upward. They can be planted whole or in smaller pieces with a couple of growing buds each.
What is the best month to plant ginger?
Plant your ginger root in the early spring, after all chances of frost have passed. The next step in growing ginger plants is to break or cut off a finger and make sure the section is at least 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm.) long and has at least one of the buds (looks like a rounded point) on it.
