Hi! Thanks so much for your informative and detailed article on growing ginger! In your article, in the section on when to harvest, you state, "Your ginger plant will be ready for harvest in the spring, or you can let it grow through the next summer for a larger harvest." Does this mean, that if I plant this spring of 2018, for a larger harvest, I can harvest at the end summer of 2019? Or does that mean that for a larger harvest, I should harvest at the end of summer 2020? Thanks again! —Becky Chase
Oops! I meant to ask, if I plant ginger in spring of 2018, can I harvest at the end of summer of 2018, (that same year) for a larger harvest, or should I wait until the end of summer in the next year, which would mean end of summer 2019. Sorry for the confusion in my question!
Today I had to pot my blue ginger in a new pot as the old one broke. When I pulled the plant out of the pot to re position it - I found 10 or more potato like bulbs. What are they and can I get more plants from them? If so, what's the best way to plant them ?
These grow from a large Rhizome... If it has multiple, then it is a well established plant. It can be a bit tricky to split these, but as long as you get both root knots, and shoot knots on your chunk then they will make more plants VERY easily.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/ginger-plant-division.htm
Where (near San Francisco) can I buy a piece of red ginger root to plant?
We don't usually recommend places for purchase, but you can check with your local nurseries, or even online nurseries. Many will ship just about anywhere.
When cutting back after flowering do I cut all foliage down to ground level, or just stems that have been flowering? MAny thanks Susan
I would only cut the tip off right under the flower. You can cut these to the desired height, but I would not cut down full stems unless they are diseased or dead. This article will give you more information on these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/blue-ginger/growing-blue-ginger-plants.htm
I grew ginger last year, but it did not come up this year. I grew it in a planter. Should I have taken it inside during the winter? Thanks for your help! MaryAnn Duncan Meribetholivia2@yahoo.com
If you live in zone 7 or higher, Ginger can stay in the ground. Colder zones will need to bring indoors.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm
Hi, I have 3 Rhizome with roots (Hedychium Coronarium) How deep should I plant the bulb in rich soil. I will be planting indoors and will transfer outdoors later Linda
What I recommend doing is the dig a hole with a total of about 5 to 7 inches of depth. Plant the rhizome and try to make it to where the top of the rhizome is about 2 or 3 inches from the top of the soil.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ornamental-ginger/butterfly-ginger-lilies.htm
nd yellow at the tips. Is there a reason for this and how can i help my plant? At first, i thought that it was because it lacked nutrients and tried adding some compost to the soil. However, that did not seem to work. I live in Singapore, and i am wondering if it may be because of the recent heavy rains. Please refer to the picture for more information!(try to ignore my other plants in the background)
I do believe it to be due to the rains. soil that remains too wet for too long will certainly come down with an infection. Giving more nutrients at this point will only further the problem.
I would remove these and put them in a very light soil with very little nutrients until they recover. Then you can add some compost.
When you water for the first time make sure that 1/4 of the container is peroxide and the other 3/4 is water. This will kill off any remaining infection from the root zone, and help give them a little boost. You will only have to do this once, or anytime that you see an infection starting. Make sure to let the soil dry out completely down to two inches before watering again to prevent infection in the future.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/ginger/growing-ginger.htm