Ginger is a delicious spice that is used in many dishes around the world. Ginger is one of the most widely cultivated spices in the world and was also one of the first in Asia. Today, this delicious relative is a favorite plant to grow among home gardeners and can be kept in small garden spaces as well.
Ginger can be grown in ground gardens or containers; However, since this plant grows in the tropics (growing zones 9 and above), it can be difficult to grow in colder areas. Growing ginger in containers can extend the growing season so that you have enough time to produce as much ginger as possible.
Before you grow anything, you’ll need to buy some ginger to plant. Ginger plants grow from rhizomes, which are modified stems underground. These natives can be purchased online or found at your local feed store or plant nursery.
If you want to grow your own ginger, this is the guide for you! We’ll walk you through all the steps you’ll need to grow lots of fresh, delicious ginger at home, and we’ll also explore some of the best types of ginger to grow!
While ginger can be planted directly in your garden, if you live in growing zones 8 and below, it is usually recommended to store ginger in containers.
Growing this way makes it much easier to protect ginger from frost, which can kill the plant. In the fall, you can even transplant your ginger plants indoors and keep them indoors throughout the winter for fresh ginger all year long.
