Growing Ginger

Zingiber Officinale : Zingiberaceae / the ginger family

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Not recommended for growing in South Africa - Summer rainfall regions

  • Plant pieces of fresh root showing signs of shoots. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 6 inches apart
  • Harvest in approximately 25 weeks. Reduce water as plant dies back to encourage rhizome growth.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Grow in separate bed

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02 May 22, Anonymous (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I assume you are semi arid, so go to the ginger page and read all the notes there.
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02 Apr 22, Litlhare Sarki (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can I buy ginger seedlings to plant 100 ha in South Africa
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08 Apr 22, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Check with a government agricultural dept.
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23 Apr 22, Clyde (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
How to grow inBUFFALO CITY EASTERN CAPE ZA
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30 Mar 22, Alseny Dabo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I am looking for the planting ginger
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14 Feb 22, Ursula (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
We reside in Kwazulu Natal East Coast Sub Tropical Climate. When is the best time to grow ginger
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22 Feb 22, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
It has it in the calendar guide at the top of the page.
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17 Jan 22, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I would like to grow black ginger in my ward
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10 Oct 21, Angela (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What went wrong? I planted the ginger buds and they shot up nicely and showed promise but when I wanted to harvest the roots were rotten. Too much water ??
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11 Oct 21, Anon (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Good draining soil is required - water only 2-3 times a week and give good fertilising. Plant and harvest the right time.
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After the harvest season, can ginger be left in the ground for following season of growth?

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