Adam wrote:

"Les Hemmings" wrote in message
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judith lea wrote:
I bought and forgot that I had bought some ginger before Christmas. I
see that it has put out a very nice little green shoot on the side,
can I plant this?

Yes... when i have tried it you get a splendid long shoot, almost ba,boo
like. But then it rots on me. I have tried all variations of light and
water i can manage here.

Any tips would be great as this is one plant that has me stumped... (long
shoot is good in tea and cooking if you get it before it rots)

Don't completely waterlog it. As much light and heat as you can get.

I'm glad it's not just me. Almost exactly the same thing happened when I
tried planting ginger. A nice impressive plant above the ground, but no
roots even remotely worth harvesting. Anyone know the secret?

I doubt you will get that much crop in the UK. Sun is too weak. You can
eat freshly boiled new ginger shoots (from edible ginger) though - they
are quite decorative and a delicacy in Japan. A bit hot for some -
check cooking instructions.

Regards,
Martin Brown