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May 1, 2015 8:20 AM CST
Name: Cindy
Hobart, IN zone 5
aka CindyMzone5
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier
I bought an organic ginger rhizome to make sure it wasn't sprayed with a growth retardant. I cut it into pieces, each with a little nub where the stem would emerge. I let the pieces dry for a day before planting. I used fresh potting soil (usually Pro-Mix for me) and added some organic matter - compost, worm castings, etc. I chose a big decorative plastic pot - lightweight for hauling in and out of the house seasonally and big because I like to make carrot ginger dressing often and want enough ginger on hand. I planted the ginger pieces about 3 inches down. They should sprout within a few weeks, dependent upon warmth and humidity. They like a sunny spot but I would give them afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. I do continue to grow them organically since I'm going to be eating the rhizomes. The stems can get a couple of feet tall. The stems will die off without sufficient light and humidity but that's okay. This usually happens in my house during winter. You can continue to harvest the rhizomes as needed. If you harvest too big of a piece, you can put the remainder back in the soil as long as you haven't peeled it. You don't have to dig up the rhizomes just because the stems die off. The stems will resprout when conditions are favorable. I've never had to buy more than the original piece.
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we can't eat money. Cree proverb

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