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1. Keep the soil damp.
Water lightly right after planting. Check the soil daily and water just before it dries out completely. Soggy soil will quickly rot your plants, so reduce watering or improve drainage if water does not drain quickly.
2. Watch for germination.
Ginger grows slowly, especially outside of the tropics. A sprout might appear within a few days if you’re lucky, but continue to water for at least a couple of weeks before giving up on the plant.
- Stick to the same watering treatment after germination.
3. Fertilize monthly (optional).
Fertilization is not required if the ginger is in rich soil, especially if you’ve mixed in compost. Have the soil tested first and fertilize accordingly.If soil is poor or you’d like to improve yield, fertilize with a small amount of complete liquid fertilizer each month.
4. Mulch outdoor ginger (optional).
Once the ginger has sprouted, mulch will keep it warm and fight weeds, which can easily outcompete slow-growing ginger. A thick layer of mulch is mandatory if soil temperatures fall below 50ºF (10ºC) during the growing season.
5. Let the soil dry as the stems die back.
The stems of the ginger plant will turn yellow in late summer or early fall, as temperatures drop. Reduce water as this happens, and stop watering entirely once the stems die.
- The ginger plant might not flower the first year or two after planting, or if the growing season is short.
6. Let the plant mature before harvesting.
Ginger develops a much stronger flavor if allowed to develop in the ground. After the stems die, and at least 8 months after planting, dig up the ginger rhizome. Cutting off pieces for cooking will not kill the plant as long as you leave some eyes behind.
- Young ginger is sometimes harvested 3–4 months after planting, usually intended for pickling. Young ginger must be harvested carefully due to its thinner, easily bruised skin.
- Use a sanitized knife to cut the plant.
7. Prepare for cold weather.
Unless you live in the tropics, bringing the ginger indoors for the winter is recommended. Store in a warm, dry location. If you leave the ginger outdoors, cover it with a thick layer of mulch as soon as the temperature drops below 50ºF (10ºC). Ginger is a perennial plant in warm climates, but will rarely survive frost.
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