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15 Feb 22, pattatas (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Ginger is very expensive here in Tasmania at the moment. $65/kilo! How large do the pieces of 'root' with sprouting bud have to be to be viable? (I get them started in a small pot kept above the fridge which benefits from the extra warmth generated.)

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09 May 22, Toni (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Start with a piece about as big as your thumb. Don't plant until Summer in Tassie or the root will just rot.

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22 Feb 22, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'm Bundaberg Qld - someone here advertising on Facebook Market Place selling Ginger (he may have run out by now) $30/kg. You can have up to 5kg posted to you for $9.50 or $13. You would only get about 1.5-1.75kg in small bag and probably 3kg in bigger bag. I could find out their phone number.

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18 Feb 22, (Australia - temperate climate)

Ginger is a warm/hot climate crop.

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24 Jan 22, Mssashi Ura (Australia - tropical climate)

I just discovered lots of curl grubs in ginger roots when I replanted them because they are not going well. Is there any method to prevent curl grubs? Neem oil works but is not suitable for edible plants.

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03 May 22, Jody Essenhigh (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Neem can definitely be used on edibles and is widely used in organic farming. You can get eco neem as well.

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04 Feb 22, Smithy (Australia - tropical climate)

Neem oil should help. They don't like water, keep garden or lawns moist.

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27 Jan 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Use Condy's crystals. Something like tea spoon in 1-2l of water.

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20 Jan 22, Mosushi (Australia - tropical climate)

I have been growing ginger in rectangular pot (20cm deep, 20cm X20cm width). It has been growing but lately some of leaves turned yellow and the plan is not growing well. I moved the pot to an area with more shade because I thought it was getting too much sun but leaves are still turning yellow. The soil is almost always moist or wet so I don't think there is shortage of water. I just want to know what is the reason of poor growth. The pot was initially filled with good potting mix which should last 6 months. Do I need to give liquid fertilizer or something? If so, how much should I give?

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24 Jan 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

If in pots they need more regular fertilising, Go by the label.

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