root ginger

[niki]

with out sounding dumber then ether...how the ek do u grow ginger plz..av asked all shops nobody knows lol..

[shirlthegirl43]

Loads of threads on the vine about growing ginger.

Here's a couple...

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ger_13853.html

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ger_10602.html

That should get you going

[Printemps]

I've grown it a few of times and tends to be relatively short-lived, around 12months or so, but by then it's time to harvest the ]real home-grown ginger!

I tend to start mine off about Christmas time, planting a rhizone with a bud uppermost and just proud of the compost. It needs warmth throughout its growing period, so indoors in a conservatory or greenhouse would be fine. I've often grown them as presents as its leaves also smell of ginger if you squeeze them.

I've always managed to get at least 2 decent sized rhizomes in a pot about 10" in dia.

Do give it a try! And it's a great plant for children to grow!

[muslimgrower]

i just harvested my ginger rhizome today

here is a pic, this is two season old, you can actually dig out the root carefully, break of what you need and then replant it

[MrsC]

Hi Niki

As grapes before said, it really is that easy. Cut a 2/3 inch bit off, making sure you have a couple of shoots and plant

[valmarg]

But, if you can't manage to grow the rhizomes, put a chunk of bought ginger in the freezer, When you need it you can always grate it from frozen.

valmarg