Methods for Growing Ginger at Home
The editor will share some tips on growing ginger at home. Regarding how to grow ginger at home, let's proceed with the introduction.
1. Select ginger seedlings. If we want to cultivate ginger, we should not cut the ginger into pieces and plant them directly in the soil, as this often results in no germination or even rotting. The simplest method is to place the whole ginger in damp river sand, ensuring a temperature of over ten degrees, which will promote quick sprouting. Many bud points will grow on the whole ginger, and when they reach over one centimeter, we can cut off the piece with the bud points, ensuring it includes part of the ginger. This is the nutrient supply for the growth of the sprouts and roots. If it's too small, the resulting ginger will also be small. After cutting, apply some wood ash to the cut end and let it dry for one or two days. Once dried, we can proceed with planting.
2. Choose the right container. When planting at home, it's important to choose an appropriate pot, generally one with a diameter of over 20 centimeters and a height of over 30 centimeters, because the ginger below will gradually expand and take up more space. If you use a shallow pot, the resulting ginger will be small and not grow much. Even if you use an insulating box, choose a tall one, not a short one. Then use fertile soil for planting; usually, in the field, the soil is used directly from the ground. However, at home, it is recommended to use well-ventilated nutrient-rich soil because ginger is very susceptible to waterlogging. The pot must have multiple drainage holes for good drainage.
3. Planting. When planting ginger, be sure to add more organic fertilizer to the soil, such as well-rotted sheep or cow dung. Make sure to use well-rotted fertilizer that can be mixed into the soil. Place a thin layer of soil at the bottom of the pot, then sprinkle some sheep dung (also well-rotted) and cover it with about five centimeters of soil. Then place the ginger buds on top. One pot should have one to two root pieces with about two buds, not too many. Then cover it with soil, about two centimeters over the ducks. Once planted, just place it in a well-lit area and water it.
4. Later-stage maintenance. After covering the ginger with soil, we only need to place it in a well-lit area and water it thoroughly. When the soil dries down about three to four centimeters, water it again. Generally, as long as the temperature is appropriate, it will quickly sprout and grow leaves. During the planting process, make sure to keep up with fertilization and watering. Usually, choose a fertilizer with a high potassium content. If you want to use chemical fertilizer, it is recommended to use "Flower多多 12" high potassium fertilizer. You can also ferment fish scales and intestines for fertilizer. It is also a high potassium fertilizer, applying it two to three times a month with the right concentration, regularly watering it into the potting soil. Only with sufficient fertilizer and water will it grow quickly and have more underground stems.
The above are the methods for growing ginger at home and a specific introduction to how to grow ginger, hoping to bring some knowledge to netizens.