Grow Your Own Ginger

Growing your own Ginger starts with Selecting a Healthy Root. Look for roots that are firm, fleshy and already have green points beginning to form at the ends. Some people prefer to cut the ginger into separate segments with at least one green tip per segment and allow to air dry for a 2-3 days.

  Now that you have selected a heathly root, the next step is to soak the root overnight in warm water. This step will help stimulate growth and rinse off any residue of chemicals that might be still on the root.

  Now its time to set the roots in a good rooting medium like Sphagnum Moss or coconut fiber. Set it so the that the top of the root is still visible, make sure the green plant tips are pointing up. Keep the rooting material lightly moist and allow it to dry out between waterings.

 When the first leaves have started to form and you can see the young small white roots its time to transplant. Take care and remove the ginger from the rooting medium. Use a pot that will drain well, fill part the way to the top with a quality potting mix. Gently place the ginger in the pot and cover new roots and to were the main ginger root is barely visible. Water it well and make sure your pot is draining.