How to grow ginger in pot: Ginger is such a part of the kitchen which is needed almost daily. Whether you want to make tea, heat a frying pan, add flavor to vegetables or need any home remedy for cold and cough, ginger is always useful. But buying ginger from the market every time seems like a hassle and also increases the expense. On top of that, how fresh is the ginger in the market, how much moisture is there in it, are there no chemicals in it… all these questions also keep running in the mind. But the good thing is that if you want, you can grow ginger comfortably in the soil of your own home. Ginger grown in a pot is more aromatic, lasts longer and the biggest thing is that once the plant is grown and its roots emerge, you can immediately use the same ginger in the kitchen. That means zero effort, almost free expense and double the profit. Gardening expert Dr. Suraj Prakash Aggarwal also says that Ginger is one of those plants which grows easily in a pot with a little proper care and keeps giving you fresh ginger continuously.
Why it is important to choose the right ginger for beginners
If you want your ginger to grow quickly and show good growth, it should start with the right piece of ginger. While buying ginger in the market, choose those gingers in which small sprouts are visible. Those sprouts later become plants. Break these pieces and divide them into small pieces, but try to make each piece a little bigger, because smaller pieces take longer to germinate. Many people do not take care to protect ginger from fungus while planting it, but this is a very important step. For this, dissolve fungicide in water and soak the ginger pieces for 10 minutes. This will keep the roots safe and the plant will be ready quickly.
pot and soil
The roots of ginger spread and grow inside the soil, hence the choice of pot is very important. Initially, seeds can be planted in a 7-8 inch pot, but later when the plant grows, it is better to transplant it into a 10 inch or larger pot. If you want, you can also use a grow bag, because it has more space and the roots can spread easily. To prevent the holes at the bottom of the pot from getting clogged, first put pebbles or small stones in it so that the water can flow out easily. Now prepare the soil mixture. Loose and nutritious soil is best for ginger. For this, make a nutritious mixture by mixing one part coco peat, one part cow dung manure or vermicompost and two parts garden soil.
Method of applying ginger and correct amount of water
After preparing the soil, now comes the time to plant the ginger pieces. If your pot is 7-8 inches, then put 2 or 3 pieces of ginger in it. If you have taken a grow bag, more pieces can be planted as per the space. After placing the pieces in the soil, cover them with a layer of soil about 2 inches thick. Water lightly for the first time. Do not add too much water, otherwise the ginger roots may rot and fungus may grow in them. There should be only slight moisture in the soil of the pot. Giving too much water will cause the plant to grow slowly or even get damaged.
sunshine and location
Ginger is a slow growing plant, but waiting for it is quite fruitful. In about 15 days, green sprouts will start emerging from the soil and your ginger will become germinated. Keep the pot in a place where it gets light sunlight for 3 to 4 hours a day. Ginger does not like strong sunlight, hence it is best to have a place where there is some shade and the sun is not too harsh. If you have started in a small pot, then after about a month, when the plant grows a little, then transplant it into a pot 10 inches or larger.
What is the correct way to transplant?
When the ginger germinates and becomes a little stronger, then it is time to transplant the plant. Be a little careful while removing the plant from the soil so that the roots do not break. Separate the old piece of ginger attached to the root of the plant. This piece can be used in the kitchen and this is what makes this method most special. Now plant the plant in a bigger pot with new soil. Up to two plants can be planted comfortably in a 10 inch pot. After some time, these plants will spread further and you will start getting home grown fresh ginger.
Benefits of growing ginger
Home grown ginger not only saves money but is also fresher and more aromatic in taste. The biggest thing is that you plant ginger once, after that every few months you can take out the roots and use them directly in tea, curry or vegetables. This method is absolutely free because even after the roots emerge, the same plant continues to grow and you keep getting fresh ginger again and again.
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