Growing Ginger

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28 Sep 19 Daan Erasmus (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have tried for months to grow ginger from shop bought ginger. Nothing. Zilch. Please help.
30 Jul 20 Natalie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
I have freshly harvested ginger with roots still attached and I get a very big crop from these ginger.
17 Oct 19 (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Most ginger and also chilli and garlic bought in the shops are radiated for pests/diseases. This will also make the ginger/garlic/chilli seeds sterile.

I have tried for months to grow ginger from shop bought ginger. Nothing. Zilch. Please help.

- Daan Erasmus

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