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Ginger<\/a> is an amazing ingredient able to drastically improve every dish. Originally from Southeast Asia, this plant has grown in popularity in the last few years thanks to its versatility. This spice is great in your morning tea to help you get rid of that annoying cold, in curries and soups to add some extra spiciness (just like Cilantro<\/a>), and also in your desserts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the popularity of ginger, it\u2019s not too surprising that so many people are now trying to grow this plant at home. But is this doable or will it take you ages to get your first harvest? This is exactly what we are going to discuss in this article. Keep reading to find out how long it takes to grow ginger and how to create your own endless supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does it take to grow ginger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok, let\u2019s address the elephant in the room. Unlike Tomatoes<\/a> or Pumpkins<\/a>, ginger unfortunately takes quite some time to grow. If you start your plant from a typical ginger root, it will take from eight to nine months for it to reach full maturity. <\/strong>This means that if you plant your ginger in spring, it will be ready in winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, this is undeniably a lot. But we have good news for you. In fact, you won\u2019t have to wait all this time to harvest your precious ginger. You can start collecting your roots after four to five months after planting. <\/strong>Moreover, you don\u2019t have to kill the whole plant to add some home-grown ginger to your recipes. You can, in fact, keep harvesting this spice throughout its growing process. Simply take a small piece of ginger and leave the rest of the root to grow. Of course, don\u2019t overdo it, as you may damage your plant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let\u2019s explore the full life cycle of this spice. Once put in soil, ginger will usually take from two to three weeks to start sprouting.<\/strong> Your plant will then keep growing and eventually begin flowering. Ideally, you want to wait for the flowering plant to dry before harvesting your ginger. This should take about two months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we said earlier, you can harvest your ginger after four to five months, but waiting till your plant reaches its full maturity, roughly after eight to ten months, will give your roots a stronger taste. <\/strong>Unfortunately, if you live in a cold place your plant will die during the winter, so you should collect all the ginger you have managed to produce throughout the year before the arrival of the cold season.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, but how can you start your ginger journey? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right root<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you choose your variety, you will need to buy your rhizomes. Rhizomes<\/a>, commonly called roots, are modified underground stems and consist of the part of ginger we usually eat. You can easily find common ginger rhizomes at your grocery store, but there are a few things to keep in mind when buying these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you should pay attention to the so-called \u2018eyes\u2019.<\/strong> These are the parts of the root from where new leaves will sprout. In general, the more eyes the better<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These will help your plant grow faster and bigger. You should also try your best to purchase organic ginger as regular one is often treated with chemicals preventing the rhizomes from sprouting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When and where to plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can plant your ginger in the early spring starting the process inside your house and leaving your pots in a place with indirect light. Once your plants have sprouted you can move them outside, provided the weather is warm. Remember, this plant doesn\u2019t like temperatures below 13 \u2103. <\/strong>Place your container in a place receiving morning sun but shady during the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to grow ginger in pots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When planting your ginger you should remember that its rhizomes will grow in width rather than in depth. This means that you should opt for a wide vase rather than a deep one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n