How to grow ginger

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The cultivation temperature of ginger is between 25 and 28 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 20 degrees, it will affect the germination of the plant. If the plant encounters frost, it will directly lose its ability to grow.

2. Watering: Its root system is not well developed and it is very sensitive to soil moisture, so the soil moisture must be controlled. It is neither drought-resistant nor water-tolerant. Just water it until the soil is completely moist each time. If it is a plant grown outdoors, you must take measures to prevent waterlogging during the rainy season. You need to dig drainage ditches in the ground to avoid water accumulation in the soil.

3. Fertilization: It only needs potassium fertilizer, because potassium fertilizer promotes root growth. Potassium fertilizer cannot be used directly for fertilization. It needs to be diluted before use, that is, potassium fertilizer water. The frequency of fertilization is once a month.

4. Light: It prefers shade and does not like strong light, so when planting, you should consider using crops to block it. If it is a potted plant planted indoors, it needs to be shaded and the daily sunlight time should not exceed six hours.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Ginger can be propagated by rhizomes. Choose ginger with full shape and shiny skin. This kind of ginger has good pest resistance and strong resistance. If it is used for reproduction, the survival rate is higher. Before sowing, the rhizomes need to be disinfected and then dried. Stack the plants together. After they have sprouted, cut them into pieces and plant them. It should be noted that each small piece needs to have a bud on it.

2. Pruning: It generally does not require pruning, just cut off the dry and rotten leaves. If the branches and leaves are too lush, you need to trim the excess branches. The purpose of doing this is to concentrate nutrients and increase the yield of ginger.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: Ginger is often infected by borers. To eliminate this pest, you need to mix the pesticide with water and then spray it.

2. Root rot: Root rot is mostly caused by excessive watering. You need to reduce the amount of watering and drain the water from the soil to solve this problem.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic. Not only is it non-toxic, it is also edible. It is a common condiment in our lives. It can also be used as medicine. It has the effect of activating blood circulation and can also treat colds.

2. Can it be cultivated indoors: Yes, it can be cultivated indoors. The plant is not large, and its smell can repel insects, which is suitable for home cultivation.