Sunday, July 01, 2018

Steps To Follow When Planting Ginger Rhizomes

By William Myers


You will realize that almost all crops are similar when it comes to planting them. The difference only comes in due to the variation of their species. Some will have certain ways of planting. The Ginger Rhizomes are known to have a specific way of growing them since they grow from planting a section of its root. After a period of summer, it grows and harvested. Below is a detailed procedure one should follow when growing it.

First and foremost, one is required to cover the section of your garden with almost two-inch compost layer. Mix the compost with the soil by turning it together with the soil using a spade. There is need to select a section which is well drained and which receives partial shade. The area needs only to receive the required amount of sunlight. Also, the soil should be rich in nutrients.

Then, have some fresh ginger roots. Ensure that you cut them into small pieces measuring two inches each. These are the sections to be planted. The cutting should be done professionally taking into consideration that each section will have a bud. Put them in dry ground for around one to two days and allow them to cure and be ready for planting.

After that, you have to plant the sections. They must be planted with the buds facing upwards to enhance an effective growth. The depth need not exceed half of an inch beneath the surface. Moreover, you will be expected to make sure that the space between the roots is almost two to three feet apart. This should be in all directions to enable them to have enough space.

Watering the crop is essential. Water is a necessity for all plants, and no crop can do without it. So, you need to water the bed more often and ensure the soil is never dry. This will facilitate the fast growing of the ginger. As they start removing leaves, increasing the amount of water will be important. The ratio can be added once or twice weekly, and they will continue growing fast.

After that, you have to use some water-soluble fertilizer. This will be essential in facilitating the growth of the rhizomes. The application process will require one to follow the instructions indicated on the instruction sheet in the package. Apply the indicated amount in every stage to allow your crop to grow healthy.

Afterwards, you will need to cut the leaves after the crop has matured. The cutting need to be to a height of at least two inches. It will mean that they are ready for harvest. Drop the leaves on the ground since they will die and decompose. Uproot the rhizomes and cut them carefully. They will be ready for use as food after cooking.

Lastly, you can spread two to four inches of mulch and some manure over the bed after replanting. The mulching process helps in insulating the soil from direct contact with cold weather. The activity also helps to protect the rhizomes from the same and enabling you to acquire some root during the summer period.




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