Tips for Growing Ginger
Growing ginger has a vast array of health benefits, direct from nature. Ginger, Zingiber Officinale, provides us with healthy choices for food flavorings and herbal medicine. The use ginger dates back many thousands of years. The Greeks, Chinese, and Egyptians used it throughout history.
The Ginger plant is acclimated to tropical climates of its native forests in Asia. It’s important to make sure the plant remains in a warm and humid environment when growing ginger.
This plant likes it hot, but not bright, direct sunlight. Ginger can be planted in a plant pot if preferred, either indoors, or out. If you live in a cold climate, the plants will need to be indoors for the winter.
Tips for Growing Ginger–
You can grow your own plant from a ginger root that you purchase from the local supermarket. To do this, immerse the roots in warm water the overnight. The next day, put the root in a regular plant pot, topped up with rich potting mixture. Insure the container has excellent drainage. Place organic compost (or peat moss) around the root. Then cover the pot with a carrier bag or plastic sheeting, then position it in a place where the sun shines, but be sure the plant does not get direct sunlight.
When the first shoots appear, take off the plastic bag. It is safe to move the plant into the garden when all danger of frost is past. Water the plant regularly when growing ginger, but make sure the soil does not become over watered and clogged.
A growing ginger plant can reach up to a height of 48″. And may reach twelve inches in width. Ginger does not tolerate dryness, it needs to be in a very humid area. Mist the plants often, and provide light shade and rich soil.
The best time for growing ginger is in the springtime. It usually takes three to 5 months for a plant to harvest. To do this, the whole plant must be unearthed, to reach the root. Just poke holes in the soil gingerly and cut off what you need.
For the preservation of ginger, it can be dried indoors, kept in the refrigerator, or sun-dried.
Growing Ginger to use for cooking–
Fresh ginger spices up ordinary stir-fry cooking. Ginger can be used to flavor meats, vegetables, deserts, and drinks. Add ginger spice to your cookies, teas, or other recipes. To measure ginger, one teaspoon of crushed ginger powder equals one serving.
Medicinal Reasons For Growing Ginger:
Pregnant women often use ginger to relieve a stomachache or morning sickness. Ginger is made of a substance called gingerol that relieves nausea. Fortunately, it has been shown to be safe to administer during pregnancy, as it is direct from nature, and has no known side effects. Ginger is also used to treat migraines and arthritis. Travelers who rather not chew motion sickness tablets can use ginger to settle their stomach. Growing ginger to use in tea is practiced in homeopathic medicine against colds and flu.
Tips For Growing Ginger:
Naturally, the most potent and effective ginger is that which is grown organically.
Just like the ancients did to preserve food supply, remember to put a piece of root back into where you originally dug – to ensure more growth for next season.
Do not leave your plant out in the cold. This is because anything lower than 50F will kill, or stunt the growth of the plant.
Congratulations, on the wise decision of growing ginger.
Don’t be scared to get stuck in!
Pardon the pun, but when growing ginger, you’ll hit “pay dirt” – especially with fresh ginger available to use when you please – for a medical need or a delicious meal.
Growing Herbs : How to Grow Ginger
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