A variety of dishes can be made with ginger.It is believed that it has many health benefits, such as boosting the metabolism and reducing inflammation, so it helps to have a fresh supply on hand whenever you need it.There is good news that you can grow ginger indoors and harvest it indefinitely.Start with a healthy root and use the right soil and pot to plant it in.
Step 1: A shallow pot is what you should choose.
It is best to use a shallow pot for a ginger plant.The plant's roots grow horizontally rather than vertically.It is a good option for ginger to have a pot that is about 30 cm wide and 12 cm deep.If you put gravel in the bottom of the pot, you'll get better drainage.Make sure that your pot has good drainage holes.You should place a saucer underneath the pot to catch the water that comes out.
Step 2: Put well-draining soil in the pot.
Potting soil should be added to your pot once you have selected it.It is important that the ginger's roots remain healthy by choosing a soil that is well drained.The sand in the soil helps the water drain out more easily.You can use soil mixes that contain those ingredients as well, so that the air space for better drainage can be created.An all-purpose soil-free mix is good for ginger plants because it contains a high amount of organic material, such as peat, but also features sand, perlite, vermiculite, or a combination of all three that helps the soil drain effectively.
Step 3: Pick a ginger root that is living.
You need a living ginger root to grow ginger indoors.You can buy one from a garden supply store.If you have a friend or neighbor with a ginger plant, you can ask for a root cutting.The ginger root you choose should be firm and plump.The skin on it should be tight.Eye buds are similar to potato eyes.
Step 4: The root should be soaked overnight.
When you get a ginger root, fill a small bowl with warm water.Allow the root to soak in the water for at least 8 hours or overnight.If you are using a store-bought root, soaking it is important.
Step 5: The eye buds should be facing upwards when setting the root in the soil.
After you fill your pot, put the ginger root in the soil.When you put the root in the pot, make sure the eye buds are pointing upwards.If you are planting more than one root in your pot, you should place them at least 6 to 8 inches apart so they have enough room to grow.
Step 6: The root should be covered with soil.
When the root is in the pot, place some soil over it.The root should be covered by the soil.
Step 7: You can water the root well.
The root needs enough water to grow.Add enough water to the soil to thoroughly wet it and fill a watering can.You don't want to oversaturate the soil while you want it to be watered well.There are puddles on the surface if the water is not fully absorbed.
Step 8: The pot should be placed in a warm place.
To grow a ginger plant, you want to keep the pot in a warm area.It's best to put it in a spot that gets a lot of sun.Sun exposure can turn ginger green in areas with a lot of direct sunlight.The best temperature to keep the ginger plant in is 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 32 degrees Celsius).It's important that the temperature is maintained overnight.
Step 9: Keep the soil moist by Misting it.
It is important not to overwater the ginger as it grows.Mist the soil with a spray bottle of water.If you prefer, you can lightly water the soil with a watering can twice a week.Between waterings, allow the soil to dry out.Before you water it again, make sure the soil dries out in a small pot or larger pot.
Step 10: Monthly add rich compost.
To keep the roots warm and protect them from the sun, you should mix some rich compost into the pot regularly.Sprinkle over the top of the soil once a month.Compost can be purchased from your local garden supply center.Multipurpose or potting compost is what you should look for.The best options for potted plants are those.
Step 11: There are signs that your ginger plant is in trouble.
If a ginger plant doesn't get enough water and sunlight, it will show signs that it's not healthy.You can correct issues as soon as they occur by paying attention to the plant's leaves.If the plant's leaves become yellow, this is usually a sign that you're over watering it or the soil isn't draining properly.Check the pot's drainage holes to make sure they're not blocked, and cut back on how often you water the plant.It's usually a sign that the plant is getting too much sunlight.Move the plant to an area that doesn't get a lot of sunlight.Brown tips are a sign that you're applying too much compost.Compost should only be applied once a month.
Step 12: Wait until the plant has been growing for a while.
The ginger grows slowly compared to other herbs.Two to three weeks after planting, you should start to see shoots coming up through the soil, but it won't be ready for harvesting until three to four months after the shoots emerge.You can usually tell when the ginger is ready to harvest by the tall stems above the soil.
Step 13: Push the soil aside so you can find some ginger rhizomes.
When you are ready to harvest, place some soil at the edge of the pot with your fingers.If you want to cut off a piece of ginger, you have to find a ginger rhizome, which is the underground part of the root that grows continuously.
Step 14: The rhizomes should be recovered with soil.
You should replace the ginger in the soil after you cut it off.They will grow if they are fully covered with soil.Adding compost to the pot monthly will keep the plant growing.