Growing Ginger

Zingiber Officinale : Zingiberaceae / the ginger family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                P P P  

(Best months for growing Ginger in South Africa - Semi-arid regions)

  • P = Plant root
  • 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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03 Aug 16, Ken (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
What is "hidden ginger?". Is it also edible? I have grown ginger in containers for some years. Generally I have only had small rhizome develop. What should I do to increase their size? Thanks for all your help. Ken
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19 Jul 16, Busi Zulu (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can ginger grow in durban
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26 May 16, bongie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
im in the eastern cape.... when is the best time to plant ginger
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25 May 16, Elize (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Im staying in Limpopo warmbath when is the best time to plant ginger here
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20 Apr 16, LIMPHO (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi and good day, I hereby asking if ginger can grow in Free State South Africa and in which season of the year? Thank You.
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07 Mar 16, Tamara (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hi Would like to enquire what is the best month to plant ginger in Cape Town, Western Cape. Thanks
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03 Jun 15, Dolf weyers (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Where can I buy ginger seeds
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07 Jul 15, hennie Mulder (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Ginger are grown from the root you can buy at any green grocer just check that it has at least one bud at the tip if more than one bud is present them the root can be separated
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11 May 15, Karen van der Walt (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I am also in Gauteng. Will it grow outside seeing that we get frost in the winter?
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07 May 15, annette gideoni (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
what is the best way to store ginger for the next season
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Ginger will grow well where you live in Sydney. I grew it for years in the well draining garden beds in the ground, whilst living both at Badgerys Creek and Kurrajong areas. I now successfully grow it in pots in Canberra. Check out you tube for tips on the right shade, moisture and harvest tips. . I recommend watching 2 videos: one from Mark from north Qld ‘self sufficient me,’ & other one: ginger in a cold climate from Curtis Stone, for some skills. Ginger from the supermarket is not likely to grow if it’s not australian, because it is fumigated for import. Best success will be Organic Australian to get you started Be patient with ginger and do not over water it in winter. I didn’t use sand to mix in Sydney because it held too much moisture, so look into that. Vermiculite and perlite are good options, depending on whether in pots or in beds. All references are mentioned in good faith and without sponsorship. Hopefully you’ll find the information more helpful than my few words. Good luck :)

- Kel

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