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11 Sep 21, Sandra BOND (Australia - temperate climate)

what is the botanical name for the ginger that is best grown in warm temperate Sydney (Gardenate : Zingiber Officinale)

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03 Jan 22, Brenda Groffen (Australia - temperate climate)

We live in the Spencer Gulf area of South Australia, we have been growing Jarvanese Ginger for 5 years in a large 50ltre pot, in an acid potting mix. The ginger family has a large range, the familiar variety that is at the store when grown has a narrow leaf, where the curcumin, types have a broader leaf. The variety we have grown is known as SPECIES- Curcuma-Zanthorrhiza, FAMILY-Zingiberates,GENUS-Curcuma: Known as "Temulawak"-Jarvanese ginger it has broad leaves and grows 2 to 3 mitre in a pot, has a beautiful lavender flower when it blooms, requires high humidity and well shaded. We have it underneath banana palms in a pond area, plenty of water in the growing period, in a well draining pot. It has been in bloom since beginning of december. Once you have it growing well do not disturb it for at least 4 years, once the ginger plant dies down just keep the pot slightly moist until the shoots come through again at the begining of summer it is usually the last ginger plant to come through. To harvest just move the mulch to show the root and gently remove a piece, do not dig it up they do not like being disturbed, they live just below the surface under the top of the soil, they really are a pampered pet for us, as we live in a dry arid area, we keep it for its beauty not for eating it is too delicate. I hope thus helps you in your quest.

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30 Jul 21, Ravina (Australia - tropical climate)

Hi, I got half acre ginger in ground, and didn’t looks much better, Can we leave that in ground for next time picking or pulling ? Please advice.

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28 Jul 21, john massey (Australia - tropical climate)

I am planting ginger now in central Queensland -have done for a few years now-i plant in an area that will give some shade /relief from the summer sun -my seasons are changing almost every year by just a bit -rain does not always come when you need it and when it does it floods (seems to be way at moment) so I have gone with soil temperature as the best guide as all the planting guides are quite often only a just that -A guide-also have installed raised beds and have pipe over the top which I cover to deflect constant heavy rains from drowning plant and leaching soil of nutrients....constant and never-ending change keeps me on my toes..cheers John

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17 Jul 21, marco (Australia - tropical climate)

when should i look at putting ginger root into the ground.i live on the gold coast queensland.

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20 Jul 21, Narendra Sen (Australia - temperate climate)

August/September is fine. In fact you could put them in the ground anytime now. I did it a week back as a trial and I can see the eyes are very prominent. So the germination process has begun. I am in SE Qld.

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04 Sep 21, marco (Australia - tropical climate)

hi .i live on the gold coast a back yard garden have set aside about 1 metre area for my ginger. i have spent the last 2 months mixing soil with leaf and grass clippings . light water system everyday. i went to my local green grocer and picked up some really nice ginger at a better price by 10 dollars a kilo. from main players ! today being 04/09/2021 i planted my ginger less than a inch down and then put organic sugar cane inch thick over the top then i put some blood and bone over the top . i hope i get some good ginger.i will let everyone know if it works out .fingers crossed

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26 Oct 21, marco (Australia - tropical climate)

ginger is sprouting out now .looking healthy. looks like i will get a good crop. live on the gold coast .

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13 Apr 21, Michael (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi I live in Blackbutt Queensland can I grow ginger up here and where can I find all the information I need to do so

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14 Apr 21, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

NO probably. Work out what CLIMATE ZONE you are, then check the planting guide. Read all the article here about growing it.

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