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08 Dec 16, (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted tumeric rhizomes about 6 weeks ago and still no sign of them developing. I wonder if anyone has advice about them. Many thanks.

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09 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Ginger/turmeric can take a while to sprout particularly in cooler weather which we have had a lot of in southern Australia this year. Last year I had almost given up on mine before it sprouted. It was s also susceptible to rot in cold damp soil. Carefully scrape some soil away and feel the rhizome to see if it is still firm or has rotted. The rhizomes need warm, moist, well drained soil as they are really a semi tropical/tropical plant. Maybe you could grow it in a large tub in a sunny spot. Trust this helps.

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28 Nov 16, Dineo Modise (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

how to structure a ginger in a hydroponics

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16 Nov 16, Naila (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Hi, if ginger start sprouting with an inch or 2 inches shoot can it be grown?

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10 Nov 16, Doug (Australia - temperate climate)

I planted some Ginger in July, just cut 3 nodes off the end off a piece of Supermarket Ginger.I thought it was dead and started to dig it up but noticed it had changed a dark red colour and was sprouting after a flush of rain, They are now 25cms high 10Nov16

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06 Nov 16, donald pelvin (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

best way to sprout ginger please

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21 Nov 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Hello Donald, when I plant ginger I plant it and just cover it with soil. Ensure there are buds on the rhyzome (root). keep it moist but not wet as it may rot. Now the weather is warming up it should sprout fairly quickly. Trust this helps. John

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23 Oct 16, Emily (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Please may I know if I could grow ginger, the edible ones we get in the supermarket, in Auckland? Thanks

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02 Feb 17, Karen (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

I bought my ginger from a supermarket and seems to be growing well. I selected the small pieces with the bumps looking undamaged. These bumps will be the growing points. Make sure that the part of the ginger that was attached to a large piece is dry and crusted over before planting else it may just rot away. I think it was 8 pieces I planted and 6 have sprouted. Took a while to see results so patience is required. Best started, one piece per pot. I used plastic drinking cups with drainage holes. Don't over water. Keep soil damp but not wet.

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16 Mar 18, Tracey (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi Karen Thanks for your comments. I am going to have a go at growing ginger inside. I love your tip on letting the cut ginger dry out before planting. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks. Tracey

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