Growing Ginger

Zingiber Officinale : Zingiberaceae / the ginger family

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Not recommended for growing in South Africa - Summer rainfall regions

  • Plant pieces of fresh root showing signs of shoots. Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 15 cm 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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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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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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04 Feb 21, Daryn Foxon (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I would like to start farming ginger. (Gardenate says This site is intended for home gardeners - contact your local agricultural advisor for farming advice)
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29 Jan 21, Tsakani Ellen Shihambi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
how do i start ginger farming in limpopo province and where do i get seeds for planting and when do i start planting i mean the month. (Gardenate comment: This information is intended for home gardens not farms. Talk to your local agricultural advisor)
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23 Jan 21, Lance (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can i start planting ginger in February?
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25 Jan 21, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Did you check the monthly planting guide for your climate zone?
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