Once your ginger has been planted, make sure you keep the soil damp and don’t allow the soil to dry out completely. Those who live in cooler climates can use a large pot instead. If you live in a warmer climate, you’re free to plant your ginger directly into the soil. It doesn’t need to be planted deep, just 2-4 inches below the ground or in potting mix with just enough soil to cover the surface of the ginger. Plant rhizomes with budsįace the rhizomes upward in well-draining, loose soil that’s moist and high in organic matter. The eyes are growth buds from which the green shoots grow,” says Gisele. It doesn’t produce seeds, which is fine because all you need to grow ginger are some fresh rhizomes (literally some organic ginger) with living ‘eyes’ on them. Ginger is an easy crop to grow at home, and all you need to get started is a knob of organic ginger that you’ve purchased. Ginger provides a range of dietary benefits – and it tastes great, too. Picture: Gettyįollow these 4 easy steps to plant ginger
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