About Common Ginger
Starting a Ginger Plant
- Obtain a fresh, organic ginger root from a local store or nursery.
- Break the root into pieces, ensuring each piece has at least one eye (bud) or node.
- Plant the pieces in well-draining, rich, moist soil with the eye or node facing up, about 2-3 inches deep.
- Maintain consistent moisture and warmth (70-85°F/21-29°C) for germination.
- Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
- Common Name: Common Ginger
- Critters or Pests: Harmful: Nematodes, aphids, and spider mites
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Germination: 10-15 days
- Life Cycle: Perennial, 10-12 months
- Maturity: 8-10 months
- Plant Food: Balanced, organic fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season
- Roots: 2-3 feet long
- Seed Depth: 2-3 inches
- Size: 3-4 feet high and wide
- Zones: 9, 10, 11, 12
