
Ginger can be sourced online or perhaps from a plant nursery nearby.
If you are having trouble sourcing ginger rhizomes to plant, however, you could consider planting ginger that you have bought in the shops.
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It is important to note that some ginger will have been treated to prevent shoots from forming. So you may not always have success with this method. (Soaking the root in water for 24 hours may help by washing away any growth retardant that has been used.)
If the ginger root you have bought develops green growth, however, it is definitely worthwhile giving it a go. Note: the larger the rhizome the faster the ginger will be produced.
Look for a rhizome (root section) with small nodules similar to the chits that appear on potatoes. It is from these small growth buds that your ginger plant will grow.
Choosing Where To Grow Ginger
Before you plant your ginger, of course, you will have to decide where to grow it. In large part, the best location will depend on your climate zone, and the conditions where you live.
Naturally a plant found in moist to wet tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,900m, ginger is best grown where daytime temperatures can be maintained at between 65 and 85 degrees F. However, it can cope with temperatures between 55 and 95 degrees F. Try to grow ginger at temperatures lower than this, though, and dormancy can be induced.
The ideal annual rainfall range for ginger plants is between 1,400 and 3,000 mm, though it can cope with rainfall between 400 mm and 4,000mm. If you are growing your ginger inside or under cover, obviously you will have to ensure through your own watering efforts that the right amount of water is delivered.
Ginger grows best in a well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil. Ideally, the pH of the soil or growing medium should be between 6-7. It should be planted in a position with full sun in cooler more northerly climes, though it can tolerate partial shade, and may prefer a partially shaded spot in hotter regions.








