Growing this root in your garden will not only provide you with fresh and high-quality products, but will also bring pleasure from the process of caring for the plant.
The first step to successfully growing ginger is choosing the right variety.
For growing at home, the best choice is ginger suitable for growing in containers. Such varieties are usually compact and require minimal care, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Ginger loves warmth and humidity, so choose a sunny spot to grow it. You can also grow ginger in a pot or container on a balcony or terrace.
To grow ginger, prepare fertile soil with a good drainage system. Add humus, compost or other organic fertilizers to the soil.
Purchase fresh ginger root from your local farmer's market or gardening store.
Divide the root into pieces, each of which should have several sunken buds. Plant the root pieces in the soil to a depth of about 5 cm and compact the soil around them.
Ginger requires regular watering and fertilization. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Feed the plant with organic or mineral fertilizers, following the instructions on the package.
Ginger is ready for harvesting 8-10 months after planting. Harvest carefully, carefully digging up the roots and clearing them of soil.
Dry the roots in the sun or in a warm room, then they can be used in cooking or to make medicinal tinctures.
Growing ginger in your garden is not only a fascinating process, but also a way to provide yourself with a fresh and healthy product.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
