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Growing root ginger
Deborah P. wrote:
Diane Epps wrote: "Gregory" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Growing root ginger
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Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! |
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Growing root ginger
Gregory wrote:
In article , Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! Like you, Gregory, I have a habit of trying to grow plants from the bits and pieces left over from my shopping basket. Your post reminded me of a wonderful little book I was given in the late 70s when I was a student with one window sill and zero money. I think it's called 'The Pip Book' by Keith Mossman (I'm afraid I'm not at home at the moment so can't check) and gives advice on growing anything from citrus trees from pips to lychees and pineapple tops. I'm almost sure it's still in print. Good luck with the ginger and juniper. I'm a bit worried you might be disappointed with the juniper as the berries sold in Britain generally come from places like Hungary and have dried out quite a lot before they reach the supermarket shelves. Could you not get some berries from someone who has a juniper bush in their garden? Cheers Deborah |
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Growing root ginger
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:36:59 +0000 (UTC), Gregory
wrote: Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! Ginger grows quite readily, and has attractive foliage. I've never gotten any to bloom, but others claim to have done so. It likes sun, heat and humidity, and is not frost-tolerant. I, too, like starting 'free' plants. Never thought of a juniper, 'though I have 2 varieties growing here. I do have 3 tiny sprouts of a Kaffir lime that I'm nursing carefully. |
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Growing root ginger
Diane Epps wrote:
"Gregory" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Growing root ginger
Deborah P. wrote:
Diane Epps wrote: "Gregory" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Growing root ginger
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Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! |
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Growing root ginger
Gregory wrote:
In article , Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! Like you, Gregory, I have a habit of trying to grow plants from the bits and pieces left over from my shopping basket. Your post reminded me of a wonderful little book I was given in the late 70s when I was a student with one window sill and zero money. I think it's called 'The Pip Book' by Keith Mossman (I'm afraid I'm not at home at the moment so can't check) and gives advice on growing anything from citrus trees from pips to lychees and pineapple tops. I'm almost sure it's still in print. Good luck with the ginger and juniper. I'm a bit worried you might be disappointed with the juniper as the berries sold in Britain generally come from places like Hungary and have dried out quite a lot before they reach the supermarket shelves. Could you not get some berries from someone who has a juniper bush in their garden? Cheers Deborah |
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On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:36:59 +0000 (UTC), Gregory
wrote: Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! Ginger grows quite readily, and has attractive foliage. I've never gotten any to bloom, but others claim to have done so. It likes sun, heat and humidity, and is not frost-tolerant. I, too, like starting 'free' plants. Never thought of a juniper, 'though I have 2 varieties growing here. I do have 3 tiny sprouts of a Kaffir lime that I'm nursing carefully. |
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Growing root ginger
Diane Epps wrote:
"Gregory" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Growing root ginger
Deborah P. wrote:
Diane Epps wrote: "Gregory" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Growing root ginger
In article ,
Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! |
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Growing root ginger
Gregory wrote:
In article , Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! Like you, Gregory, I have a habit of trying to grow plants from the bits and pieces left over from my shopping basket. Your post reminded me of a wonderful little book I was given in the late 70s when I was a student with one window sill and zero money. I think it's called 'The Pip Book' by Keith Mossman (I'm afraid I'm not at home at the moment so can't check) and gives advice on growing anything from citrus trees from pips to lychees and pineapple tops. I'm almost sure it's still in print. Good luck with the ginger and juniper. I'm a bit worried you might be disappointed with the juniper as the berries sold in Britain generally come from places like Hungary and have dried out quite a lot before they reach the supermarket shelves. Could you not get some berries from someone who has a juniper bush in their garden? Cheers Deborah |
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Growing root ginger
On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:36:59 +0000 (UTC), Gregory
wrote: Gregory wrote: Thanks for these helpful tips ! Time will tell just how green my fingers really are with ginger ! BTW : I'm now trying to germinate some juniper berry seeds - from berries bought from the supermarket spice section, of course ! Ginger grows quite readily, and has attractive foliage. I've never gotten any to bloom, but others claim to have done so. It likes sun, heat and humidity, and is not frost-tolerant. I, too, like starting 'free' plants. Never thought of a juniper, 'though I have 2 varieties growing here. I do have 3 tiny sprouts of a Kaffir lime that I'm nursing carefully. |
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Growing root ginger
Diane Epps wrote:
"Gregory" wrote in message ... 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. |
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