Growing Ginger For A Huge Harvest - How To Grow Ginger Root

Ginger is an very important and interesting spice that you can grow in your garden. In today's video on ginger growing, we will see two techniques how to grow ginger and how growing ginger root can be very productive for your garden.
The Ginger plant is a perennial but is mostly grown as an annual. We look at some tips to grow ginger, can you grow ginger in containers.
Ginger plant can be planted in May and then it needs about 4 to 6 months to grow to about 4-5 feet in height after which you can harvest the ginger. In this video we also look at how a premature harvest of ginger looks like and ways you can avoid it. We also present to you the best tips for growing ginger.
Ginger root is easy to grow at home. Growing fresh ginger is probably the best thing you can do in your home garden. Although you can grow ginger indoors in bright light, I recommend you growing ginger outdoors in bright light. Since there are a lot of tips on how to grow ginger, we present a concise but efficient way of how to grow ginger root in your garden. Growing ginger in containers is easy but growing ginger at home in raised beds is even easier. We provide you the best tips for growing ginger in your garden.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

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[@georgebell431]

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[@juancandia1963]

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[@a4000t]

I use store ginger that is dried, i left it in the plastic bag in the house for a month or so and all the pieces started to sprout. i broke the large root into 8 pieces and planted them in the garden,they all came up and are now getting big. i expect to harvest soon.

[@carrieshayne89]

Neat!

[@jason-ge5nr]

What kind of sun does the ginger like? partial or full sun

[@twosix2052]

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[@CosasdelJardin]

this is the best ginger video ever! it is even better than my own ginger videos

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Cosas del Jardin Thank you, you have a great channel, I just checked out some of your videos!

[@CosasdelJardin]

California Gardening thanks!

[@hovnarren]

This reminds me of Ginger Lynn....What a woman.

[@crochetgottaloveit]

I bought a large ginger root from a local fruit stand here in South Louisiana and it started sprouting on the counter a few days later. Thank you very much for making this video on how to plant the dried ginger and the soaking technique. I love your KZbin channel!

[@richmikesell7166]

I'm gonna try planting ginger next spring. Thank you for your informative video!

[@Selfsufficientme]

We grow a lot of ginger it's such a useful plant in the garden. Your demonstrations and advice were spot on! Cheers :)

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Self Sufficient Me Thank you :)

[@sheikorbit]

Roughly how long after planting can you harvest the ginger?

[@Selfsufficientme]

I leave mine grow through all summer and autumn then harvest in winter so about 5-6 months; however, you can harvest ginger early after 6-8 weeks (young ginger) is excellent and great for salads etc. The rhizome won't be as big but still worth it. Cheers :)

[@GuruRavindra]

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[@qianbang_]

i love your method of making the videos. they cover all aspects from sowing, care and harvesting. also sometimes cooking. the best part is, it's all in one video. we don't need to wait months or years to see updates of what your plants have become. nice work.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Qian Bang Thank you for the feedback! Yes it does take months or even years for me to post videos. The recent video which I uploaded on guavas took me about years to complete :) Happy Gardening!

[@MainakMukherjeeMD]

You provoke me to plant ginger this week! It's April end and just rightly hot :)

[@andreaoberlander8987]

This is my first year growing ginger and my potted plant is about 3-1/2 feet tall. My second pot was planted later and I will move it into my greenhouse to see how it does as it is October in Connecticut. It's a learning experience for me with a new greenhouse but I'm hoping the ginger that I planted in August will produce some ginger. I'm very excited to be able to harvest the larger pot in a few weeks.

[@deniseguimaraes8614]

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[@mahibk]

The video was good, but back at home we do grow it in a little different way. We select the piece of ginger of one and half inch with more than two "eyes", from which the shoot will grow. The more number of shoots means big yield. Average size of yield is more than half the size of your palm. We water it and let it grow till the leaves turns bit yellow and that's the signal the plant can't grow any more. Then we reduce watering drastically and let the plant die. And when you dig up later the ginger will be brown, big and little hard, and the taste also will be good than what you have shown in video. The shelf life of such ginger will be little long. I feel you have harvested it bit early. May be at your place it may be that way you people want it. We prefer little hard one than juicy piece of ginger. But loved your video. Thanks posting it. Keep doing it

[@theresa94010]

How much sun does your plant get? Does it do well in shade?

[@samv7487]

Interesting, im in Florida and I always harvest mine when the leaves look ugly...then the ginger is brown like the store ones. But I wanted to harvest it younger so I can make pickled ginger so I will try and harvest it earlier. Thanks for your explanation.

[@h.r.9563]

He did say that. He said it's more flavorful and juicy and the hard brown ones you see at the store are harvested at that time specifically so they will stay preserved on the shelf

[@xaraontour6821]

Thanks for your helpful explanation. I have ginger growing now and will try your method - wait for the leaves to dry and harvest. I'm so excited. My first time growing ginger and I'm wondering if the ginger will survive the winter indoor. Guess I just have to wait and see. 😉

[@louisegogel7973]

J. Lewis Great video here. I find that it is better to keep it frozen for use, rather than thawing it out... then it grates and slices quite easily! When it thaws it is bouncy and harder to work with. I just grate or slice off what I need and return the rest to the freezer.

[@blakec3518]

Very helpful. Baby ginger is becoming a popular item for small organic farmers like myself and this video has helped me better understand how to grow it. It grows well even in Kentucky where I am located.

[@rocioaguilera7255]

Blake C I live in Kentucky too. Last winter was Siberian. Extremely cold that lasted until the middle of spring.

[@tyjohn2378]

Every video you make very details and clear Keep good work, it very lovely garden

[@leroywolfe9776]

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[@jimato01]

I just want to say you make great videos. You have an extensive gardening background and are exceptionaly willing to share that knowledge. I have a limited area for gardening so your videos on container gardening is very important to me. Thank you so much.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated!

[@marymathis9299]

new to a tropical area and love ginger plants, so I can't wait to get started with all sorts of ginger plants; there's so many, and your video was very helpful. Loved that you had such a steady camera and good view - not too close - on the plants. thanks for such a great video and all the good info!!

[@monicamoreira8863]

So well explained. Great produce. I have planted some lovely pieces of ginger, can’t wait to see the results. Thank you 🙏🏻 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@louisegogel7973]

Monica Moreira Let me know how you do... I am in Vermont and just planted my first ones ever... indoors as it is mid September and already frosting out there.

[@nancyfahey7518]

You made that seem so simple. Thank you.

[@georgealderson4424]

I never knew that ginger was the colour shown! I thought it was always brown! Thank you for the video!

[@weegiewarbler]

Helpful and informative. Thank you!

[@carmenortiz5294]

I live in Minnesota which is a LOT colder so I grow my ginger and turmeric indoors. I started my ginger with a piece from the store. Last spring I divided it and now have four plants that are over 3 1/2 feet tall. The biggest of the turmeric is 3 feet tall and it has a number of babies between 2 feet and 5 inches tall. I used the first method. (The turmeric I ordered on line this spring because I live in the middle of nowhere and the store doesn't sell turmeric.) I'm sure they would prefer more sun but they are doing well in front of my south facing set of windows.

[@calicokat8888777]

I absolutely love your videos, they are so helpful and watching them actually gives me a sense of calm. Would you be able create more videos regarding growing vegetables/salad greens/herbs, etc indoors? I did watch one that you had posted some time ago. I live in an apartment in NYC and don't have a patio or backyard unfortunately. However I am working around this issue as I have purchased an LED light and heating pad to create optimal conditions for growing vegetables indoors.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks! Glad you like the videos. I will look into creating videos on the topics you mentioned.

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[@Sabbathissaturday]

Shivani Chopra - how’s your growing been?

[@goabandonnj4712]

Hope you are doing well amid the virus outbreak. And I would love to hear if you are still gradening; how is it going?

[@Elena-zm4fc]

@@CaliforniaGardening It would be great to see videos on growing beans and peas indoors.

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

I only use fresh ginger root a couple times a month so after I harvest my ginger, I clean, dry and freeze in a mason jar in my freezer. I also make herb baskets for family. It’s all organic so they love it and always ask for more. Same with the basil pesto I make. I freeze my pesto in 1/4 pint mason jars as that’s the perfect amount for cooking or dipping. I so happy I found this channel as I’m in SoCal.

[@WellnessHero]

Totally love this video, well played & gratitude of LOVE for sharing it! Namaste y'all!

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

I love the clear, concise way you narrated this clip; perfectly matched with the video; answering questions as they popped into my mind! I'll be checking out your channel for sure; hopefully you have one on turmeric, but regardless, I'm sure there will be plenty of stuff of interest. Thanks.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Dreamingrightnow Thanks! Glad you like the videos. Here is the video on turmeric: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jTc4J6hcalsKs

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Thanks; I found that, and some others that look great too. Btw, Do you think the lemongrass would overwinter in a semi-sunny window? I live in Oregon; I'm guessing they wouldn't make it through the winter outside..

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Dreamingrightnow Lemongrass should be OK, its justa grass so not that much of a fussy grower. Good luck!

[@silarem]

Trying this soon in the highlands of Puerto Rico ;) Thank you!

[@roswithalobnique1228]

thank you ...very nice way to show all of planting a ginger root !

[@cristinataylor5032]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing!

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[@rockys7726]

I bring in my plants indoors in the fall here in MI and i love the smell of the flowers when they bloom.

[@didijaishreedevi5494]

Its very very helpful and easy ....first to soak for three hours in a worm water and then to keep some soil and cover it and then cut all the threads coming out of this ginger,after three weeks and then have plenty out of that soiled pot and then go on and on with it.So nice and so much needed in our daily lives also.Thank you with high regards.This 2nd method of soaking and growing,I have chosen Sir.The Lord will shower his blessings on you,for this help.GRATITUDE. DIDI Jaishree Devi2016.

[@josiecellonews]

I've done this (in S.Florida) and I'll be harvesting soon .. can't wait to see! ;)

[@steel3047]

How was it

[@monag.769]

Thank you for the nice and helpful video🙂

[@dlyuen4139]

I love your videos! I recently retired, so I hope to spend more time in the garden. Thanks for all your help!

[@DavidJones-kx1gk]

Nice video - I make real ginger beer and each brew uses 1/2kg ginger (juiced), and so am planning to grow it to cut down costs and have some nice looking plants in my yard - this video is the best I've seen to do this. Thanks!

[@2fluffybunnies]

what a great idea. i'm going to dig up my old recipe for ginger drinks. Thanks!

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Yum. I’d love to know how to do that.

[@Msbkforeman]

Best video ever for growing ginger. I have a store bought piece that has spouted and wanted to take advantage of this opportunity go grow it myself! Thank you so much!!

[@MistakenMystery]

I LOVE GINGER!

[@grace-shantif2073]

Thanks for this helpful video. I'm growing Ginger in the garden, not pots, and knowing they like Compost is helpful!!! :-)

[@ramiroterrazas71]

I love the video of yours very good information I would like to know what to do with it on the winter months I probably need to bring it inside because here in Oregon we get snow sometimes it gets very cold thanks,

[@chacha12324]

I did not know that the leaves be used in cooking,ty.

[@nilapatel4392]

Thank you for sharing the tips. It is very helpful.

[@rosinazaidi2041]

i love your voice and the way you explain everything

[@carolynclark588]

thank you! excellent video...just thought about trying to grow vegetables in containers! I'm going to soak some ginger root today!

[@audreycarroll9146]

Watched and subscribed! We live in western SD and we grow many things in a bright, sunny, even temperature home. We have a grapefruit tree and avacodo tree inside already. Now we’ll have ginger and pineapple as well. Thank you!

[@lindajordan6502]

I am sure it matters where you live in order to plant ginger in April or May, but even though I live in Oregon (much wetter and cooler than California) I am definitely going to try your technique. I am so excited about growing ginger that I wish it were already time to plant. Many thanks for posting your video!

[@hissonshinegirl]

I just watched how a man, while it was snowing out, started his with a heat mat indoor. He said the tip is a constant 80 degrees due to being a tropical plant. He also when spouting had a dome cover for humanity. After it sprouted he panted eat one separately in small containers because each one might grow at different rates and in these small single containers he still had heat mat below and had the plants in trays with water. He said water below is best and a constant supply. As the man here on this video has drip irrigation. BEST Wishes.

[@littlegardendiary8513]

Hi there. Andy & Karen from the UK. Loved your video my friend and we will be taking your advice on planting out Ginger this weekend. We live in the North of the Uk which is not brilliant for hot weather, but we'll definitely give it a go. Thank you & Takes Care, Andy & Karen, Little Garden Diary.

[@CG-yy4le]

You are very informative! Thank you so much for this awesome video!

[@fuzexi]

Thanks for your video, I liked that we could see you plant, them (so I can see how deep to plant them) and I liked that you waited and then showed us what the results looked like after a few months of growing. Most of the ginger I have tried to plant ends up rotting inside the pot. I am going to try again following the methods you described.

[@Amyart5]

always wanted to know how to grow ginger... great video and information about the why the ginger is brown..... thanks... shall soak some ginger today to try and grow.... :)

[@eleonorajimeno4496]

love your video on how to grow genger plant, and im interested it to culture, my question is if the filld a little bit huge what is the approcximate distance between the seedling, and also about the thickness of the soil. and how often watering it. Thank you.

[@mymjctube]

great episode! thank you very much. you did a fantastic job growing it & your ginger looks beautiful. i eat loads of ginger, so i'll try growing it. i just pulverized a lot of ginger in my bullet and store it in a jar in my fridge. i love to make tea with ginger juice, fresh lemon & honey.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Ginger juice and lemon, honey are excellent for immunity and good health. Cheers!

[@lisayun8995]

I like to slice it and freeze it so i always have ginger:)

[@skylarbrooks4524]

i'll have to try it that way, too. it sounds like a good idea!@@lisayun8995

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

I first viewed one of your videos on growing ginger in early spring (2016) and my plants are thriving here in late July in Kamakura, Japan. I very much appreciate this update! Thank you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤗🤗🤗

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Nice to know your ginger plants are thriving. Happy growing!

[@janzebuski3559]

Really enjoyed the video! Thx- it came just in time as I'm thinking about planting some ginger- have already cut the pieces (organic) and soaked them. 🤞wish me luck!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck!

[@1NeoSoulChild]

Yesss this is great! Very helpful video!

[@JebGardener]

Does it ever flower when you are growing it? I'm thinking putting it in my front yard as a decorative plant.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Jeb Gardener Yes it does, last time I got a pretty bud (should have pictured it)....yes they do make good ornamental plants too. Plus at the end of the season, lots of ginger. Nice huh? :)

[@grace-shantif2073]

Jeb there is an Ordamental Ginger that looks exactly the same as the Vegie type. They both flower but only the 'real' ginger has the eating Ginger bulbs. I grow both and am delighted that they both flower. The ornamental variety seems to have More flowers that don't like full sun! :-)

[@soniag4516]

I have and neighbors stop by and ask me about the plant.i let them touch, smell, and encourage them to plant 1-2 rhizomes in a pot.

[@soniag4516]

Smells so good

[@durrehpirzadapirzada4970]

I am a new Gardner , I have been watching your videos since the last 6--8 months and I love them. You make every thing very clear. I live in a North facing ground floor apartment and my backyard is south facing . It's fully lighted whole day, however we get direct sun light after 15:00 for about 5 hours . Next summer I am planing to sow my own vegetables. I will appreciate if you kindly give me your expert advice that my backyard is a suitable place to grow vegetables. I will look forward to to hear from you. Thanks

[@shaktiveda7041]

Love Ginger!

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I’ve watched several videos and this one by far is the best one, thank you for your exclamations you’ve made it easy to grow ginger.

[@TheSubsahara]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@ibamINV]

Excellent video. I am very glad to have found this on KZbin and look forward to watching other of your videos.

[@jerrykubera8632]

Thank you, now the info is complete. I can grow ginger here in Ontario.

[@hmh3808]

You are a fantastic teacher! The best videos give the level of detail and specific tips that u share...keep em coming please! I could listen to u all day...

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@multidimensionalexploratio3985]

Thanks! this was exactly what I needed to know. Simple as I thought, but the fine-tuned tips will be a life saver for me.

[@Pippie5555]

Great video, thank you. Ginger is actually a beautiful plant.

[@abdulh7623]

thanks i learned a lot

[@hedwigglodinegelser901]

Wow I never know that we can plant an ginger..lve the Visio thank you I love gardening so much..😚

[@LivinRob]

I'm gonna try this, for sure!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Livin' Rob Good luck, I am sure you will be happy with the results!

[@michellebarleyman2352]

I live in southern hemisphere and for mine this year I have planted into the ground now so mid winter, ready for growth to start when it warms up a little, we are still having days of 20+ C and nights of 0C or less but not oftern

[@agb0012000]

I was given ginger plants several years ago not really realizing what my friend was giving me. Well, I planted them, and I have never harvested them. Needless to say, they are about four feet tall. What would you recommend I do now to them?. Should I harvest them, separate them and replant them? I would love your opinion, please .

[@rosa121070]

agb0012000 I would say yes u have many ginger what a blessing harvest and replant and enjoy ur harvest....

[@bkonroy]

I think I could do this now, thank you.

[@yuhanabharoocha6962]

Do we prune/cut the leaves at all or do we just leave it alone and let it grow tall?

[@nnamanimodesta5913]

OK, thanks I like the procedure or process of the planting

[@telemachus53]

A great video, many thanks! What use might you have for the leaves? Could they go in a salad?

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks! The leaves can be used just like ginger in soups and teas. Hope that helps!

[@NowWhatRTheyUp2]

Xlnt tips !!! I have a tip for you in return. The white stuff on your foliage is white powder mildew. You can spray it with organic alkaline water 9.5 ph. Spray it on at night, when you know it will be sunny the next day. Most of the time it goes away with a couple of applications. It's organic and won't harm your ginger.

[@HungryGopher]

This is fantastic! I am going to plant a ginger this weekend, following your video. Thanks a lot for the wealth of info!

[@soniaarora4509]

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[@regentburelle570]

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[@janicebrown3370]

How often do you water ginger

[@mejanna_g]

Great one!

[@AnotherAmateur]

I've never tried to grow ginger. But our soil temperatures in Northern California in late Spring though about mid-October might be warm enough. I'll give it a try. Have you tried to grow elephant garlic? It's a very mild flavored member of the leek family. I've had success with that in containers and in the garden.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

+Another Amateur Yes I have a video on elephant garlic which I uploaded a while ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpvGoJ-he8-lqNU

[@guapitatessa]

Thank you very much! Happy garden to all.

[@coolcool-ll6hv]

hi.. great information... kindly guide me with companion plants of ginger

[@ibamINV]

Yes! I'd like to learn about companion plants for ginger as well.

[@kalakala10011]

Mine did well last year and disappeared in winter. I had the feeling I should open the ground and check on them. Thanks again.

[@stellabella5269]

This video is amazing.. Thank you so much for showing me how to care for my ginger.. 😊 💕

[@joancampbell2809]

I am planting right now! Loved your video.Thank you.

[@alicepearce4597]

This is very interesting. We live in cold country Canada and our growing season is very short. I will try to use a piece of brown skinned ginger (only ginger we can find here) to start in our bay window this weekend. We can never grow anything require warm temperatures for our overnight cold will kill them.

[@patriciapage5153]

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[@LifebytheBowRiver]

+Margaret Derby good to know.

[@Brittyhum]

Did you grow your ginger indoors then? If so, when did you plant and harvest?

[@carmenortiz5294]

I live in Minnesota, so Canada is our next door neighbor. I posted a comment about it today. I also grow turmeric, both in pots indoors all year long. I'm planning to add a few more tropical spices since both the ginger and turmeric are doing fine. Probably not as productive but more than enough for me. I harvest when the parent plants start to brown.

[@alicepearce4597]

Carmen Ortiz How do you deal with gnats in the house? I love my indoor basil but gnats are everywhere!

[@hillarychristie8082]

Thanks so much for the video .i love planting and have not tried planting ginger .I use it in most of my curry's and is very important to make curry taste good ,Thanks so much .

[@xyzllii]

Good info. Thanks.

[@purdiewendy]

Thank you Josh I planted them out this morning.

[@Adeprh]

🙏 Thanks so much sir, 🏋 for that explanations, 🌎

[@loraolney7007]

thank you for this video. It was just what i was looking for. Very informative but easy to follow.

[@rocioaguilera7255]

Very thorough explanation. It's June the 28th. Is it a good time to plant ginger or do I have to wait for almost a year, to plant it in may 2019? I'll appreciate if you answer me please. Thank you

[@Sabbathissaturday]

What did you do?

[@adam28gardner]

this was so handy as I did not now what to do to plant these.thanks for the help.

[@gingermilsap7157]

There are so many types of ginger. Would you mind telling us what type do you grow that is edible. Could you plant ginger from the grocery store? Thank you, Ginger from Florida

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Yes you can plant grocery bought ginger. Most non organic ginger has growth inhibitors sprayed so they wont grow. Get organic ginger and start your own plants!

[@gphx]

Great job showing the plant at various stages. So many videos neglect that.

[@granolagirl4972]

I've had some store ginger in a pot for almost six months and still no sprouts. But it doesn't seem to be rotting either, so I don't know what to do. It just sits there. Of course, it has been winter this whole time and my house is around 60F so maybe the low temperature is negatively affecting the result?

[@tinahsu5433]

This is the good show and tail instruction, I always wonder how to grow ginger , I will try it, thank.

[@isafrongia7259]

He'll. What a great video..But now as store ginger is not recommended as garlic is the same, where to purchase fresh untouched ginger?In Canada it,s not easily accessible.Thankyou

[@malda7582]

isa frongia Order it online.

[@natebomb453]

excellent video sir. the best one on ginger I've watched yet. you answered all my questions. I appreciate it greatly. Bless you and yours.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thank you. God bless!

[@TheNewGenerationEra]

Hello, I would like to request to use some of this footage in my educational video titled "3 plants with the power to cure cancer". Sorry for the sudden request but I will link credit to you and everything. Thank you and sorry sir!

[@israelchisem8244]

I'm interested in the video you're planning to produce 😊 is there a link for it?

[@kaypoindexter3455]

Ginger is one of my favorite spices. I would like to know how to correctly pickle ginger also. Thanks

[@dixiewishbone5582]

Very helpful, THANKS!! Phil S. Carolina

[@thed.i.yreader1841]

Thank You THANK YOU Thank you!!! I can't thank you enough! Great video

[@lewischaguza9156]

nice video so helpful

[@disthomas1314]

I love all your planting programs, well explained and all the tips are use full. God bless for sharing .Good work!!!!!

[@babartahir9004]

Good stuff! Just don't let the supermarket know what your doing. Where we live it's illegal to grow it along with cardamom & garlic if you buy it from a store bs it grows like crazy!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Interesting!

[@MRFUSON-uj9bs]

Babar Tahir I live in Kentucky. I wonder if ginger root from walmart would grow here ? During the winter it can get very cold in Kentucky. Maybe grow it indoors only?

[@FeistyGirl007]

Gee, Babar...Where do you live??? That's terrible!