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11 Jul 18, Sipho Stanford Monyai (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

When can I plant ginger in my area? Iam in the Letsitele area of Limpopo.

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13 Jul 18, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Ginger can be planted any time after frosts have finished if you have them. It really needs a good growing season so don't plant it in Autumn

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06 Jul 18, Pieter Wilken (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Why does my Ginger have a fibrous or stringy center? The rhizomes are a decent size.

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04 Jul 18, T. Smith (USA - Zone 6b climate)

Most ginger that is purchased in a grocery store Is steamed to keep it from rooting or sprouting and give it longer shelf life. It will not grow or sprout. I store my ginger In a sealed plastic container and If it gets a little fuzzy I just rinse It a little with fresh water and Its fine. One day i had a piece that started to root so I put it on the window sill in a bowl on a wet paper towel and got a sprout. I think this variety looks a bit like Tai ginger so it may be imported and escaped the steaming.

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26 Jun 18, Meisie Helm (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Can I plant ginger in Bethlehem Freestate South Africa

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12 Jun 18, Andrisa (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Where can I order zingiber officinale root in South Africa?

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02 Jun 18, Soumya Chowdhury (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

We want to grow ginger in pot , what should be the ideal size of pot? How can we prepare the soil , what should be the mix and proportions of garden soil , compost and other manure ? What will be the best time ( months) to plant ginger in Canberra ? We will be happy to receive your valuable advice . Regards.

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07 Jun 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

It is a warm climate plant and you want to grow it in Canberra - cold.

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01 May 18, hannah (Australia - temperate climate)

can you grow ginger in may sa

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08 May 18, Joe Graham (Australia - temperate climate)

I have just pulled my first jinger plant that i grew in a large pot. it was my first attempt . While it was not a great success there is enough for me and will be enough also for the neighbours. also there are six little pieces that will grow on to be next years crop. I will let them dry a little and plant them when new shoots appear. plant in pot in full sun . cheers and good luck

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