Requirements for successful germination
The ginger tuber must be fresh and firm. From a botanical point of view, it represents a thickened subterranean perennial organ from which reed-like leaves and inflorescences sprout directly. This rhizome branches out over time and forms so-called vegetation points in addition to small roots. In order for a tuber to sprout, it needs at least one of these nodes. When buying ginger, pay attention to organic quality so that you do not use any raw material contaminated with pesticides for your own cultivation.
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Optimal growing conditions
The ideal time to multiply the ginger comes in spring, when the days provide sufficient light and warmth. The plant prefers temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius. A window seat above the heater without direct sunlight is suitable for cultivation. Here you should make sure that the substrate is evenly moist but not wet. The health-promoting plant prefers a nutrient-rich soil with good permeability.
Plant correctly
Use a sharp and clean knife to cut. Since ginger is one of the shallow roots and spreads horizontally in the earth, the planter should be at least 30 centimeters wide. You can cover this with foil to promote a warm and humid microclimate. After the first green shoots appear, you should remove the cover.
Method:
- Cut the rhizome into five centimeter long sections, each with a vegetation point
- Soak pieces of tubers in a glass of warm water overnight
- Press one or two pieces flat into the substrate
- Cover with soil so that the top can be seen
Harvest self-grown ginger
After successful germination, you need to bring patience before making your own Harvest ginger to be allowed to. During the growing season, the plant collects energy through the leaves and stores it in the tuber. After seven to ten months, the foliage slowly begins to change color. From this point in time, the new ginger bulbs are ready to be harvested because they have now developed their full aroma.
