Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Choose rhizomes that are fresh and have well-developed growth buds. Growth buds are like the eyes on a potato.
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Step 2
Soak the rhizomes overnight to flush out any chemicals that may have been applied.
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Step 3
Break up the rhizomes so that each piece has a couple of growth buds.
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Step 4
Plant the ginger in late winter or very early spring. Ginger needs rich soil, so work compost into the dirt in the area you'll be planting. Choose a bright location without direct sunlight.
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Step 5
Put the rhizomes in the soil a couple of inches deep and about 8 inches apart.
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Step 6
Water the soil frequently so it doesn't dry out. Mulch the ginger as soon as leaves start to show. Ginger doesn't thrive if it has competition from other plants.
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Step 7
Cut back on watering at the end of the summer to force the ginger to create rhizomes.
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Step 8
Harvest the ginger after all of the leaves have died back. Dig up the entire plant and break up the rhizomes. Replant rhizomes with good growth buds for a continuous harvest if you live in an area where there are no freezes over the winter.








