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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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 Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 09:52:29 AM
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Somewhere we were talking about trying to grow ginger. Has anyone tried this? Is it supposed to sprout a leaf structure. mine isn't doing anything and I keep it well watered. Help!!
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 11:38:40 AM
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| Laurie, an herb grower told me one time that it takes Months and months for it to take root and sprout. I keep buying the ginger root but use it before I can get it planted. So I don't have any personal experience. I suggest just keep on taking care of it. You might move the dirt around a bit to see if the root is spoiling. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 5:13:48 PM
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Hey Laurie, I am looking at mine now. I started 2 and they are about 1 1/2" long so far! I think I planted them a few months ago. They do have a little bit of a leaf starting to poke thru! I did hear it takes a LONG time for them to get going.
I have mine in a little pot right now in a container with water in the bottom. I just water about once a week.
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Nov 15 2008 : 08:34:28 AM
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I love growing ginger, especially in winter. I just set the tuber on the surface of some potting soil, snuggled up a bit of dirt to the side, and then it started swelling at a joint followed by what looks like bamboo. Very pretty. I used the cannister cover left over from buying CD's for the computer...you know the clear plastic tub part...put the foam that keeps them snug in the bottom, then the clear ring on top of that, followed by the soil. Made it easy to keep moist (like a reservoir underneath) and monitor root development.
I started with a knot of ginger that came from the end piece. About thumb length. Hope this leads to success for you! Mine developed extra knots, ready for harvest, but when I moved it outdoors this summer, it was unhappy with me. I need to start a new one.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 09:59:42 AM
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| If you look for a piece that is not shriveled at all and already has a couple of buds swelling, it helps. I've not grown any for a couple years, will have to check the piece in the fridge and maybe start it. Love the fragrance from the plant when it's growing..but then I love the smell of ginger. |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 07:03:30 AM
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Miss Wilma, you ought to be able to buy it in the produce section of your grocery store. Those grow just fine, if you get one that is smooth and not shriveled like Ronna mentions.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 07:25:50 AM
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Thanks for your information, I think I will buy some ginger on my next shopping trip and give this a try.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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