How to plant ginger at home

The choice of material for planting

Only the lazy has not heard about the healing properties of this plant. Its root is useful for colds, aids in weight loss, and even helps with seasickness. The ginger root boasts its subtle spicy qualities. In cooking, there are many recipes where this small plant is given pride of place among the ingredients.

You can plant ginger in two ways - by seeds or by a mature root with a bud. Planting by seeds is much more difficult, especially if you do not live in the tropical zone. In addition, in most cases, seedlings can only give seeds that have grown in their natural environment.

The second way of choosing material for planting ginger root at home is more practical and effective - go to the supermarket. High-quality seedlings, and, therefore, an excellent harvest, will only give you a fresh root of the plant. The skin of the root should be smooth, firm, not wrinkled. The root should not bend like a withered carrot. Take a closer look at the future planting material. There must be large and light buds, which will subsequently give us the long-awaited shoots.

Cover the root with warm water overnight before planting. This will awaken the dormant buds and give a good start for the development of the future plant. Cut the root into pieces with a sharp knife so that each piece contains a couple of these buds. The cut points can be sprinkled with activated carbon (or ash) to prevent decay processes. Our material for planting ginger root at home is completely ready.

How to prepare the ground

Ginger is a tropical plant, which means that it needs a sufficient amount of moisture and light. The ideal soil for planting should consist of equal parts of sand, leaf humus and humus. For home growing, be sure to take care of drainage. Ginger does not like stagnant water and starts to rot. Therefore, drain holes in the pot are also desirable. If you correctly followed the recommendations on how to grow ginger, then the plant will receive enough moisture, not suffer from drought, and at the same time will be able to avoid the destructive processes of decay.

Although ginger is considered a perennial plant, it is usually grown at home for one year. The conditions of maintenance and the location of the pot at home affect the further quality of the soil and the development of the entire plant. The place should be warm, well lit, protected from direct sunlight. In hot weather, so as not to oversaturate the soil with moisture, spray the plant with water at room temperature.

Video "Planting a ginger root at home"

Vedeo instruction with a detailed algorithm for planting ginger.

Features of planting ginger

Place small pieces of the planting root in the soil, buds up. This is a prerequisite, because if you plant a root crop bud down, it will freeze and will not bring results.Water the seedlings well and sprinkle with earth, a few centimeters thick.

If all actions were performed correctly, then seedlings are guaranteed to you within a few weeks. Some gardeners, before planting, spray the roots prepared for planting with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This prevents the development of fungal diseases in the future plant.

Growing at home

Ginger is often grown at home in flower pots or balcony plant boxes. Its shape will directly depend on the quality of the crop. So, for example, if you take a narrow and cramped pot, you will get abundant foliage and an underdeveloped root system.

This method is used if you decide to plant a plant as an interior decoration and decoration. And vice versa, if you prefer a shallow but wide flower capacity, then a well-developed root system with modest foliage is provided for you. The main thing is to decide for what purpose you will plant the plant at home. And already, depending on the purpose, choose a flower pot.

You can plant ginger at home all year round, however, winter is considered the most optimal. During the entire period of plant development, it is advisable to feed it with organic fertilizers. Try to avoid severe drying out of the soil. Hot air is also bad for him.

Landing in the country

Growing ginger in the country is not particularly difficult if there is one condition - shelter from direct sunlight. If you have a greenhouse or greenhouse - a bountiful ginger crop is guaranteed! If you decide to plant a root in open ground, then build a penumbra shelter. Although ginger is a light-loving plant, it is not used to living under the scorching rays of the sun and will quickly fade.

It is recommended to germinate the root itself at home, and in February-March, depending on weather conditions, plant it in open ground. Stop watering before harvesting in the fall. Thus, the plant begins to actively build additional root system. In addition to the rhizome, ginger leaves can also be eaten. They are perfect for salads and light snacks.

Video "Planting and caring for ginger"

Recommendations for choosing a ginger root, planting it and further care for a sprouted plant.