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How to grow ginger from ginger at home? This post and video below demonstrates step by step on growing ginger from small pieces in containers. Please start organic vegetable gardening at home and grow your own food with minimal efforts and its Fun too!

How to Grow Ginger at Home
Growing ginger at home is the best option to start your organic vegetable cultivation. With very little effort, you can learn to grow fresh ginger. Throughout the process, the beauty of your garden will be enhanced, and you will have a tropical feel in your garden. Ginger, with its botanical name Zingiber officinale, is a tropical plant that grows in warm and humid conditions. The following is a step-by-step guide to growing ginger from small pieces in pots.
Choosing Ginger Rhizomes
The first step in growing ginger is the choice of rhizome. The ginger you buy should be fat and fresh with few grooves. A closer look reveals that the ginger has little dots, which are referred to as the eyes of the ginger. These will grow into separate plants, and the more eyes, the better. Prefer buying in bulk to get as many eyes as possible. The more eyes the rhizome has, the higher the chances of a good harvest.
Preparing the Rhizomes
Cutting into Pieces

The rhizomes should be split into pieces, each containing 2-3 eyes. It is important to note that each eye on the split rhizome will germinate into a plant. The more eyes, the better the plants. After cutting, you can either plant the split pieces in the pots immediately or leave them in the open to dry for two days. Drying allows the cut surface to heal and prevents it from rotting after planting.
Soaking the Rhizomes
Soak the bundled pieces in water for at least 12 hours. This hydrates the rhizomes, as most of them are dry, and reduces the burden of moisture that the plant must provide for the growth of shoots.
Soil Preparation
A good soil mix should have a lot of organic matter and drain well. It should contain at least 50% compost, such as decomposed cow dung or vermicompost. You can mix coco peat and compost or peat moss and compost. This soil mix ensures that the soil is loose, airy, and rich, which is good for a better and healthier root system.
Choosing a Container for Rooting
Use a large container such as a 12 to 15-inch pot or a fabric bag. The container must have multiple holes for proper drainage of excess water. Fill the container with a well-prepared potting mix soil that is well-drained and rich in nutrients.
Planting the Ginger Pieces
Plant the ginger pieces in a downward direction, 1–2 inches deep. Cover the pieces with the potting mix soil and water with a mist spray until water starts draining out of the bottom of the container. The soil should not be watery nor completely dry. Even watering is essential for the efficient growth of the rhizomes in the pot.
Light and Watering
Light Requirements
Set the container in a location with indirect bright light. Ginger roots generally do well under indirect light because direct sun might scorch the young plants.
Watering Techniques
Keep the soil mix wet at all times but not soggy. Overwatering will cause root rot. Check the soil with your finger regularly, and only water the mix if the top of the mix is dry.
Initial Growth
Shoots will appear after 4-5 days. These shoots will continue to grow and later turn into healthy plants. During this time, patience is required as the plant establishes itself.
Transplanting to a Larger Container

Your plants need more space as they grow. Transplant your ginger plants to larger containers whenever they outgrow the existing ones. Ensure each large container has one or two pieces of the plant, providing adequate space for the roots to grow.
Fertilizing Monthly
Keep your plants strong and healthy by feeding them monthly with two handfuls of compost. Organic fertilizers, such as well-rotted manure or compost, are the most appropriate.
Sunlight Requirements
Ginger plants should be exposed to sunlight for at least 4 hours daily, primarily in the morning. In case of extremely hot sun, use a green shade net to shield your plants.
Harvesting Ginger

Harvest ginger after 8 to 9 months of planting when the rhizomes are ready. The plants will turn yellowish, indicating they are decaying and fully grown. When ready for harvesting, fully dig up the rhizomes and wash them with clean water after brushing off the soil from the roots. Allow the ginger to dry.
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