Growing Ginger Yourself

Ginger is easy to grow as long as you provide the plant with proper soil conditions. Start with a living ginger root. These are available from garden centers or seed companies. Choose a root that is firm, plump and has tight skin with several eye buds on it.

Soak the ginger root in warm water overnight to prepare for planting.

Fill a shallow, wide plant pot (ginger roots grow horizontally) with rich, well-draining potting soil.

Place the ginger root with the eye bud pointing up and cover it with 1-2 inches more of soil.

Water lightly.

Place the pot in a spot that stays warm and doesn’t get a lot of bright light.

Keep the soil moist, being careful not to over-water.Ginger is slow to grow.

Be patient. After 2-3 weeks, you should see some shoots coming up.

A few months after growth begins, small pieces of ginger can be harvested.

Enjoy Ginger! Enjoy good health!!

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