Ginger Growing Guide
Zingiber officinale
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Deep, enriched, sandy loam
Position
Dappled shade
Frost tolerant
Tender, Does best in warm, humid climates.
Feeding
None generally needed
Spacing
Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 25cm (9") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Plant a fresh root from early to late spring.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Can be invasive if left unharvested
Harvesting
As soon as you see new shoots coming up to the side of the main plant, start harvesting young rhizomes. In autumn, dig up the whole pant, harvest the bulk of the rhizomes and save a few for replanting.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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