I was re-adjusting the drip hose around my ginger plant and it felt like I'd been bitten or stung on my finger, a couple of spots on my arms, and on my knee. My finger turned red and burned like a fire ant bite. This lasted about 4 or 5 hours. I didn't see anything else, insect or otherwise, that would have caused this kind ofsevere reaction. I never noticed anything like this before, and now I'm very curious. Was this caused by the ginger plant leaves, or did something else cause my reactions? Thanks, Jennifer Buford, GA 30519 Zone 7b
Ginger can cause allergic reactions.
Consult with a medical professional.
HOW TO GROW GINGER ROOT IN A POT?
Yes, ginger root can be grown in pots. For a good harvest, choose a pot that is at least 12 inches deep and 12 inches across. Plant in good quality potting soil with lots of compost mixed in. You can plant a piece of ginger root directly in the pot and it will sprout.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm
https://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2011/growing-edible-ginger-in-high-tunnels
When and how much would I cut them back in S. ALABAMA...they have bloomed flambounantly all summer but are starting to turn yellow and have stopped blooming..
Torch Ginger is not suitable for container growing, this is most likely the issue with your plants not blooming and the weak stems that your plants have.
Here are some articles with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ornamental-ginger/butterfly-ginger-lilies.htm
first time since having these plants, many years & bloom beautifully, there are red berries in the center of where the flower was. I have never seen this before and can not find anything on the web. would appreciate your answer. Thanks Nancy Russell
These are definitely seeds! Here is more information on the care of this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ornamental-ginger/ornamental-ginger-plant-varieties.htm
How much space will my ginger need? I am planting them in pots/containers, and I don't know what size to use. God bless
Ginger roots grow horizontally, so the best containers to use are wide compared to their depth, but at least 5-6 inches deep. With that in mind, you can choose any size you wish, depending on how large you want the plant to get.
my 94 year old friend gave me ginger plants that bloomed the first year and although they come up now look very healthy they haven't bloomed again. What do I do? They smell so good and look so pretty. Thank you
Typically, ginger won't bloom unless it remains above 80 degrees for two years in a row. They will not flower every year, even if you give it the proper conditions. They are low feeders, but it would be a good idea to fertilize them once a year with a granular, or slow release all purpose fertilizer. They also enjoy quite a bit of humidity, so spraying them everyday will help as well.
The alternative would be chemicals called cytokinins. This would force flowering, but I would advise extra special care when dealing with this, because most of them cause cancer at relatively low doses.
I would say that if you can provide the right climate for them then they will flower again... But if it doesn't remain above 80 for the entire year, then it may never bloom again.
Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger-in-containers.htm
Have grown ginger for a few years, as normal rizomes. Just harvested some organic ginger I brought back from Hawaii @8 months ago. There is a giant bulb in the middle, with @10 to 13 rizomes growing Downwards, and @ 20 small 3 to 8 inch rootstangled amongst them. Help, what's going on? Want to use some healthy rizomes to plant. Can yoh dry/use these big roots also. What about the giant rizome in tne middle. I'm confused. Please help, before any go bad.
This is completely normal! They will produce one large rhizome with many smaller ones. You ca usually break these eyes off and plant them individually, or dry them as a whole root and use like you normally would. Here is an article for more information on ginger: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm