Sprout your own ginger plant in a container from a rhizome purchased from the fruit and vegetable market or supermarket.
Choosing the rhizome[edit | edit source]
Select a rhizome that is fresh and has plentiful knobbly knots, bumps or "eyes" on it.
Planting the ginger lengths[edit | edit source]
Cut the ginger root into lengths measuring approximately 5cm or 2 inches. Each length cut must include at least one knot, bump or eye.
Fill a container or garden pot with quality potting soil mixed with well rotted compost. You can even fill it with just well rotted compost.
Push the length into the soil, to a depth of about 5cm or 2 inches. Place a few other lengths in, with plenty of space between them. Water in well.
Growing the ginger sprouts[edit | edit source]
Put the container in a bright area, such as on the windowsill. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Ginger will appreciate being misted occasionally, as it prefers growing in an environment with high humidity.
Move the sprouting ginger out of direct sun once the sprouts appear. At this point, you can transplant the ginger plants into separate pots for best growth. Ensure that the soil is kept moist.
Feed every few weeks with an all-purpose fertiliser. Place outdoors when warm but bring inside when the weather cools, as ginger won't tolerate cold or frosts. If you plan on growing it indoors during winter, be aware that it needs a lot of light and heat to survive.
Harvesting the ginger[edit | edit source]
If you plan on using the ginger, leave the plant to dry out in autumn/fall. When it has dried out, harvest the roots and use as required.
