Ginger, everything ginger

[Mellie]

copied over from discussion on the lentils thread
( http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3112 )

Doc_Jake...

I'd love some info on growing ginger. When I see what it entails and if I can do it, I'll need to find a source.

I have two possible places to grow it, on the northern CA coast with fairly mild climate and cool summers and inland with freezing winters to some degree (or greenhouse of a friend), but hot (100+ F) summers. The coast is fine here for horseraddish for whatever that's worth...

If anyone wants to contribute info on the benefits of ginger, please do. I want to try making some tonic (recipe dates from the 1918 pandemic) and ginger is an ingredient, but that should be another thread.

Anyway, I'd like to know how to grow if it's possible in my climate or in a friend's greenhouse.

 

[Lilypond]

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I know my sister grows ginger down in the central america caribbean sector, where it is hot all year around and quite humid. Living here in the states I have not been successful in growing ginger, but where I live we have very harsh winters ...may that is why. From my understanding in order for ginger to grow it needs hot, humid weather 24/7.

 

[JJackson]

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I ma not quite sure how I got sucked into this thread but now feel houour bound to contribute so here is a link to the lowdown on ginger.

http://www.ginger-store.com/plant.htm

 

[JJackson]

Re: Ginger, everything ginger

from the above link.


How to Grow Ginger out side of the Tropics.


Select a firm looking piece of ginger root with several growth buds (eyes ).

Outdoor
Cut the rhizome pieces a few days ahead of planting to allow the cut surfaces to dry, and to reduce the chance of rotting.

Plant 5 cm deep in a rich, moist, but not waterlogged soil. Keep moist until the first shoot emerges, usually after about 10 days. Fertilise at least monthly and make sure the soil does not dry out. During cool dry periods the plant may become dormant. Outside of its natural range it is unlikely to flower.

Indoor
Use a rich compost potting soil, and a large pot. Put the root about 5 cm down and cover. Keep moist but not waterlogged and leave it in a place with good sunlight. It may take as long as 1 month for the first shoot to appear. The leaves will be bright green and will appear at opposite positions on the round central stem. They are soft to the touch and fragrant.

Alternatively put a firm piece of ginger which contains at least one bud into a plastic bag and keep it in the fridge. If the eye sprouts keep it long enough for it to grow to about 2 cm then plant into compost with the top of the shoot just breaking the surface.

 

[achoo]

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I bought Ginger tea for my preps (for nausea).

 

[LMonty]

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I use ginger a lot, it is very effective. I buy capsules, very affordable
(<$4.00/100) at Wally world; or thru www.swansonvitamins.com