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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    June 28, 2014
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    Since you don't mention what kind of ginger you have ( variegated or shell ginger - Alpinia species; torch ginger - Etlingera elatior; edible ginger - Zingibar officinale) , or if it's in the ground or container, indoors or out, I can't be very specific, but leaves turning brown and stems dying makes me think first of too much moisture in the soil, and after that fungus (related to the previous moisture problem,) or insects. You might want to take some soil and plant samples to the Extension Service for analysis. This site will help you find one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    July 18, 2014
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    Here are some good ginger pruning instructions: http://www.hoeandshovel.com/2013/04/how-to-trim-shell-gingers.html

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    theficuswrangler on
    July 22, 2014
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    If you're talking about pruning after flowering is done and the plant is starting to die back, you would want to prune at ground level. I think. There's really not very much information on this plant, but based on the plant's appearance, that's what I would do if I had one. You might cut one of the stems in the middle, just to make sure it doesn't grow from such a cut. Did you know that if you don't cut off the flower and allow the inflorescence to bend over when the flowering is done, it will start a new clump of plants from where the inflorescence touches the ground?

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 10, 2014
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    This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm

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    Nikki on
    December 16, 2014
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    If you are only a month from harvest, I would check a few plants and see how the rhizomes look. If they look full and healthy and ready to harvest, I think you should go ahead with the harvest and replant some for the next round.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 17, 2015
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    Ginger is not cold hardy. Rated to grow in zones 9 thru 12.

    If you plant experienced freezing temperatures, it's most likely did not survive.

    Here is a link about growing ginger.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 3, 2015
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    You could grow this during the summer and attempt to winter over indoor in a heated greenhouse or sunroom.
    Your area is zone 6a through 7.

    Here is a link about Beehive Ginger.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ornamental-ginger/growing-beehive-ginger.htm

    http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-ontario-plant-zone-hardiness-map.php

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