Growing Ginger

Zingiber Officinale : Zingiberaceae / the ginger family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                P P P  

(Best months for growing Ginger in South Africa - Semi-arid regions)

  • P = Plant root
  • Plant pieces of fresh root showing signs of shoots. Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 15 cm 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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28 Jul 20, Litlhare sarki (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
can you please tell me where i could buy the yellow ginger seedlings,quantity and price for 1 hectare
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28 Jul 20, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
You need to contact an agricultural supplier for that information
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10 May 20, Sipho Babama (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Who are the suppliers of ginger seedlings or seed in south Africa? Any farm that i can visit that is currently planting ginger?
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11 May 20, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Type in where to buy ginger in south Africa in google. Some people say to use supermarket ginger.
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15 Jan 20, Alan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, does ginger need full sun, semi - shade or full shade? Where does it do best? How many hours of sunshine will best help ginger growth.
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16 Jan 20, Anon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I suggest you use google,
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05 Jan 20, Tebogo Mafafo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Where can one find ginger for planting
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14 Jan 20, Anna (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Tebogo I am growing ginger from a piece bought at my local Spar. I broke off a few pieces with growing tips on it and planted in well-composted potting soil. They have sprouted and so I eagerly await my harvest next year :-)
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06 Jan 20, anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Look up seed selling websites on the net.
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26 Dec 19, Tolani (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Can I grow ginger in Botswana in a place surrounding Gaborone? What are likely prospects?
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