Growing root ginger
 

I'm very much a window-sill gardener, and I like to grow plants and
vegetables that are generally available, such as can be bought in
virtually any supermarket. I'd like to try growing some root ginger,
bought for the princely sum of 33p, and which seems to have a "down"
[with roots] and an "up" [with buds], but I'm not even sure of that !
Any tips as to how I can get it to grow, please ?

Growing root ginger
 

"Gregory" wrote in message
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I'm very much a window-sill gardener, and I like to grow plants and
vegetables that are generally available, such as can be bought in
virtually any supermarket. I'd like to try growing some root ginger,
bought for the princely sum of 33p, and which seems to have a "down"
[with roots] and an "up" [with buds], but I'm not even sure of that !
Any tips as to how I can get it to grow, please ?

If you stick it in some sandy soil, water and wait it will grow but not an
economic venture just interesting

Growing root ginger
 

Diane Epps wrote:
"Gregory" wrote in message
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I'm very much a window-sill gardener, and I like to grow plants and
vegetables that are generally available, such as can be bought in
virtually any supermarket. I'd like to try growing some root ginger,
bought for the princely sum of 33p, and which seems to have a "down"
[with roots] and an "up" [with buds], but I'm not even sure of that !
Any tips as to how I can get it to grow, please ?


If you stick it in some sandy soil, water and wait it will grow but not an
economic venture just interesting


You should also put the pot in a tranparent plastic bag, tie it up,
making sure there is space above the pot, and place the pot in a really
warm spot.

Growing root ginger
 

Deborah P. wrote:

Diane Epps wrote:

"Gregory" wrote in message
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I'm very much a window-sill gardener, and I like to grow plants and
vegetables that are generally available, such as can be bought in
virtually any supermarket. I'd like to try growing some root ginger,
bought for the princely sum of 33p, and which seems to have a "down"
[with roots] and an "up" [with buds], but I'm not even sure of that !
Any tips as to how I can get it to grow, please ?



If you stick it in some sandy soil, water and wait it will grow but
not an
economic venture just interesting


You should also put the pot in a tranparent plastic bag, tie it up,
making sure there is space above the pot, and place the pot in a really
warm spot.
Just had another thought -are you contemplating planting the whole hand
as one lump? This would be a waste. You only need a piece about 2" long
(with at least one "bud" on it) and you can cook with rest.