Growing Ginger

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14 Mar 17 Amber Caruso (USA - Zone 5a climate)
I live in Dubuque Iowa. Can I grow ginger? Plant in the spring if so?
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15 Mar 17 John (Australia - temperate climate)
I have read of people growing ginger in Nebraska so you could give it a go. Ideally you need summer temperature of around 80 degrees F and a growing season of 5-6 months to be successful. you could simulate this by growing it in a large tub behind a sunny window then move it outside when the days are longer and warmer. A tunnel house or hothouse would also work. if you can fulfil these basic requirements 'go for it', that's what gardeners are about!
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