How can I grow ginger from a root I bought at my grocery store?
I have a ginger root I have bought and I want to get it to become a ginger plant. What steps should I take to do this. I had a previous failed attempt to leave the ginger root in water (suspended as I have seen potatoes done before) and it rotted. Any ideas? Anyone done this?
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4 comments a “How can I grow ginger from a root I bought at my grocery store?”
Get a pot with semi-dry dirt and put your ginger root in it. Do not cover it all the way. Most of the ginger bought from the stores are not grown in dirt. They have a special alien way, like Epcot.
Most of the roots on sale are already to old to grow. Each time you pass the ginger in the store look to see if there is a nice plump piece that still has a greenish tinge to it. Since it is hard to explian which side is up, plant it sideways in a large pot filled with a mix rich in organic matter and keep moist. I have done this myself, but finding a really fresh root is the key.http://www.ehow.com/how_318_grow-ginger.html
Sure, I’ve done it many times. It makes an attractive plant and you’ll have ginger forever…at least here in zone 7. If you are in zone 6 or further north, I can’t say for sure; the winters may be too cold.
All you have to do is cut the root into quarters, making sure each has an eye bud. Plant it about an inch deep in ordinary garden soil where it gets plenty of sun, water it and watch it grow. The blossoms are heaven-scented.
sorry but all veggies in a supermarket have been sterilized which means they will never grow.. no matter what u do! sad but true!
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