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- Q.What Kind Of Flower Does Wild Ginger Have ? - No one I have asked is familiar with the flower my Ginger plant has every August. It likes wet ground; ...
- Q.Does Wild Ginger Die In Bags? - I’ve pulled out all our wild ginger and had it in tarp or bags for months but is still hard
- Q.What Is Causing Lower Leaves Of Red Button Ginger To Turn Yellow And Die? - My 11 year old grandson discovered this plant in Hawaii & wanted Gran to grow one. Ours has been doing ...
- Q.Is It Better To Leave Ginger Alone To Grow A 2nd Year Before Harvesting Or Dig Up And Separate The Rhizome To Replant More Places? - I have several 9 month ginger plants that I started from grocery store ginger. I am in US zone 9a. ...
- Q.Can Ginger And Tumeric Be Grown In Shade? - I'm new to gardening.
- Q.Issue With My Ornamental Red Ginger - I’m sending you a couple of pictures of my Red Ginger to see if you might have any suggestions about ...
- Q.Hydroponically-grown Ginger - May I request that you add a drawing or photo to your description? https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger-in-water.htm. I can’t easily envision what it’s ...
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Anonymous on
April 22, 2021Q.What Kind Of Flower Does Wild Ginger Have ?
No one I have asked is familiar with the flower my Ginger plant has every August. It likes wet ground; it blossoms in the shade , and has stalk type blossom that is alternate yellow, purple, and mauve. The lady we bought this house from referred to it as Wild Ginger. We live in SE Louisiana, 60 miles NW of Baton Rouge.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here's an article from the US Forest Service that might help: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/asarum_canadense.shtml It contains an image - a bit hard to see clearly, but it looks like the flower grows close to the ground.
Here's our article about wild ginger: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ornamental-ginger/growing-wild-ginger.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Wolfgang1782 on
September 10, 2021
AucklandQ.Does Wild Ginger Die In Bags?
I’ve pulled out all our wild ginger and had it in tarp or bags for months but is still hard
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I can't tell if you are trying to store them, or start them growing. Either way, this will not be a good method for either. I would advise storing them in sand, or in a dark, cool area with desiccants. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/harvesting-ginger-roots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/storing-root-crops-in-sand.htm
If you are growing them, I would follow the instructions in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm
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Wolfgang1782 on
September 11, 2021A.Thanks. I’m trying to kill it! It’s terrible stuff?
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Anonymous on
November 10, 2021Q.What Is Causing Lower Leaves Of Red Button Ginger To Turn Yellow and Die?
My 11 year old grandson discovered this plant in Hawaii & wanted Gran to grow one. Ours has been doing fine, in Seattle area, indoors in a container. Our plant is about 8 inches tall but bottom leaves are turning yellow. What is it and how can we (I) treat it? We appreciate your help. Thank you.
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GKH_Susan on
November 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Those are not the culinary gingers but are called spiral gingers. Often, yellowing leaves indicates over or under watering. I suspect overwatering. Let the plant dry out a bit between waterings.
These articles should help:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/spiral-gingers.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Nanda.kirkpatrick on
January 2, 2022
NW of Houston TX, zone 9aQ.Is It Better To Leave Ginger Alone To Grow A 2nd Year Before Harvesting Or Dig Up And Separate The Rhizome To Replant More Places?
I have several 9 month ginger plants that I started from grocery store ginger. I am in US zone 9a. I dug up a plant today to see how much rhizome was there. Don't know how to proceed? Can I let it stay in the ground and just dig up plants as I want to use fresh ginger?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I would let it grow for several years before harvesting. You can harvest earlier, but the longer you wait, the bigger the ginger root mass!
Typically, it is safe to harvest after a year, though. This will give you enough to use and enough to plant.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/harvesting-ginger-roots.htm
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eulajoseph on
January 5, 2022
zone 8aQ.Can Ginger And Tumeric Be Grown In Shade?
I'm new to gardening.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 5, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes, but not deep shade. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/turmeric/growing-turmeric-plants.htm
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donna.test on
January 12, 2022
33414Q.Issue With My Ornamental Red Ginger
I’m sending you a couple of pictures of my Red Ginger to see if you might have any suggestions about what could be the problem. The leaves are yellowing all around the edges. I’m not sure if it’s not getting enough water, too much water, possibly a pest problem or if it needs a special fertilizer. I figure since Hawaii nurseries sell this type of plant you might have come across this issue with the gingers you sell. Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Donna Test Wellington, Florida
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 12, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I believe that I can help you with your issue, but I must clarify that we do NOT sell plants. We only offer information on them.
This does appear to be an issue with soil saturation. Judging by the portion of fence touching the soil, this soil appears to stay saturated for long periods of time.
If you can keep this from happening, this would be ideal. If you cannot, then you may consider moving the plant. Otherwise, you can try wettable sulfur to kill off the infection.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm
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joan2303 on
April 6, 2022
Jerusalem 10bQ.Hydroponically-grown Ginger
May I request that you add a drawing or photo to your description? https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger-in-water.htm. I can’t easily envision what it’s supposed to look like once the rhizomes are grown and ready to be placed in the water as well as what it’s supposed to look like in what size container. Thank you from Israel!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 7, 2022
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