Growing Ginger

Zingiber Officinale : Zingiberaceae / the ginger family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

  • Plant pieces of fresh root showing signs of shoots. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 6 inches apart
  • Harvest in approximately 25 weeks. Reduce water as plant dies back to encourage rhizome growth.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Grow in separate bed

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10 May 21, Danny (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can I grow ginger in enclosed environment, like tunnels and shade cloth houses
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10 May 21, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Shade cloth houses will make the plants thin and weak. It says to plant later in the year.
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15 Apr 21, Santi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I would like to plant ginger & garlic in Hillcrest , KZN Plse advise , planting months. Thank you
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15 Apr 21, Liz (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Check the information here www.gardenate.com/plant/Ginger?zone=21
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13 Apr 21, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi I live in Blackbutt Queensland can I grow ginger up here and where can I find all the information I need to do so
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14 Apr 21, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
NO probably. Work out what CLIMATE ZONE you are, then check the planting guide. Read all the article here about growing it.
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10 Apr 21, Nozipho (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Which months are good for ginger growing In eswatini
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12 Apr 21, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Check on this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Ginger?zone=21
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29 Mar 21, Boaz (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Can gingar grow well in coffee plantation planted on a hilly area? Please guide me?
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31 Mar 21, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Needs full sun and plant in the spring.
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i would like to know if i can grow ginger in tasmania in winter . i have some sprouting ginger. how can i keep it alive? thank you Anthea

- anthea boden

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