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19 Jul 15, Prometheus (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Karin, Ginger is a tropical / sub-tropical plant, so for best results I'd recommend trying to reproduce this climate as much as you can. In a desert or semi-desert climate they should be overwintered inside - they will probably die off if you expose them to anything worse than a very light frost. Over Summers, provided that you give them a sunny position sheltered from the extremes of heat and ensure they are watered frequently, you may find it is very productive for you. I'd wager that a spot that gets plenty of morning sun and afternoon dappled shade would be ideal.

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24 Jul 15, uday (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi guys. i have read all the posts . found it interesting. I live in Adelaide SA and want buy some ginger and turmeric to grow. Please help. Regards UDAY

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06 Oct 15, Karli (Australia - tropical climate)

Hi, i have some family that live in carnarvon wa who want to try to grow ginger on their property but they are unsure weather it will grow in their climate.. its mostly red dirt there. do you think it will grow ok?

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17 Oct 15, Belinda (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I live in Canberra. I am wondering of anyone has successfull grown ginger here, outdoor or indoor and has any tips please? Thanks!

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16 Nov 15, Alan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Ginger is easy, just make sure you have lots of compost/ mulch. Stick shooting Ginger in anywhere and leave it along. Friends grow it in Lithgow, so have a go.

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15 Dec 15, Noni (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I live in Coorow and have gotten some of the tubers going that you buy at the supermarket. I have them by the window to green them up and want to plant out in the garden. Initially I had them in an old fridge with the freezer door ajar I also keep my potatoes in there and onions. the fridge has had its cord cut off....keeps fresh air in and keep it dark. the ginger shot and now am just about ready to put it in the garden. The shoots are quite green...no roots yes but they will come in the garden.

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22 Dec 15, dominic costa (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

wanting to know if we can grow ginger in mildura, we are in victoria and new south wales border. red loamy soil .

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16 Mar 16, Vashti (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Dominic, I grew up in Mildura and it's definitely NOT a sub tropical climate as you've stated in your question. That being said, you can grow ginger in Mildura IF you grow it in pots, in Shade house (preferred from the extreme weather conditions, both heat and cold) AND you keep the water up to it, both the roots AND misted leaves. It ideally prefers a humid climate, Mildura being semi arid isn't ideal, but if you can keep it in a "damp" area you should be fine. I'm growing mind really successfully in Adelaide using the same principles.

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01 Jan 16, Deby (Australia - tropical climate)

I'm in the Daintree rainforest and have put the tips of some ginger I bought at a local fruit and veggie wholesaler into a bucket with some drain holes drilled, filled with mixed mill mud and sand. All of the tips have spouted and looking really good with heaps of offshoots. I've watered them every day if it hasn't rained. I haven't pulled them up yet but after four months it's looking good.

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15 Jan 16, Bernie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Deby, I live in the Redlands area just outside of Brisbane and regularly grow ginger in my garden. Depending on how many plants you have in the pot they should be fine. I would recommend spacing them out at about one per 30 centimeters apart. You are doing the right thing keeping them watered but do not let them get waterlogged. Do not dig them up until the foliage has died down, around August/September. Then you can keep some for re-growing and the rest is for eating. It will freeze well and then just grate off what you need. DO NOT de-frost it as it will go to mush and be useless. It is also easy the dry and made into ground ginger. To dry it slice into 5cm pieces and dry in a dehumidifier. To grind it use a flour mill or a mortise and pestle.

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