How to Grow Ginger in Containers And Get a Huge Harvest

[@epicgardening]

We have a full guide on ginger out now: www.epicgardening.com/ginger-plant/

[@blackmask4321]

Can you do the same thing with Turmeric?

[@teleopinions1367]

That was good. I usually drink ginger tea made out of fresh ginger. It sits well on your stomach. I really don't know how to cook with it though.

[@margaretvillanueva6566]

Tele Opinions I only use fresh ginger in the kitchen. Use it in soup, cut a piece maybe just about half an inch, then pound it slightly to break it, drop in the water to boil. Good especially with fish and chicken to remove that smell. You don’t have to eat it. 😊

[@mahdeealoo69]

Thanks! I was wondering about light requirements. I have one leaf coming open so about ready to move outdoors. Frost danger is past.

[@dreamervanroom]

I'm glad I read your life before bothering to listen to the whole video. It takes a human environment and southern California will never do.

[@linbat6148]

My ginger plant is growing great! One thing I discovered, however, is that the ginger root that you buy at a grocery store is sprayed with something that prevents it from sprouting! So I bought my initial root to plant at a natural foods market where I was certain it was organic and free of any kind of spray. It was the first time I was able to successfully grow a beautiful plant! Thanks for the great video!

[@skyspring7704]

Can the spray be removed? Maybe that's why my ginger won't sprout.

[@linbat6148]

@@skyspring7704 I don't know but I would assume that it penetrates into the ginger somewhat to prevent the sprouting. I don't think I would bother even trying anything but an organic piece of ginger root since I had no luck before with anything I purchased at the store. The organic piece I bought at the nature's market sprouted right away and is doing beautifully so I would always stick with that!

[@SunniDae333]

Interesting! Thank you for this information!

[@linbat6148]

@@SunniDae333 Good luck!

[@divineorder7695]

Thanks for the info 👍🏼😊.

[@sabitboss]

This is the video that inspired me to start gardening... my first ginger plant was in a 1/2 liter tupperware with no holes and clay soil. I planted it in January (cold, but I'm from the tropics, so 12-15C cold). I overwatered it coz I had no idea what an inch of water meant, and it obviously died. From then till now I've grown water spinach, malabar spinach, ginger, cucumber, okra, garlic and onion leaves, lemongrass, sweet potato, spring onion, culantro, ixora (regular and dwarf), cape jasmine, lantana, crape jasmine, mustard, cilantro, and flat beans, all in about six feet of my backyard. I had Covid in April, and I also found gardening a way to relax and take my mind off things. So thanks a bunch for inspiring me to take up gardening. :D

[@myongmyong2907]

Thank you for shaing.

[@brendamcelyea1246]

Sabitboss that is completely cool. You go!!👍👏

[@salvy9294]

once you start gardening, there's no going back 😁🌻

[@Doubledunk]

Hope that’s not Lantana camara (unless sterile), that’s a significant noxious weed in parts of the world including the tropics terrible effects by easily naturalising in bushland, forests etc, seed spread by bird.

[@hanoianboy9562]

@@Doubledunk lantana camara is everywhere here and unfortunately people intentionally plant it

[@HemlockDreams]

Grating ginger - I've always fought the strings and the loss of juice, when trying to grate it. I've since started keeping ginger in the freezer. It grates super fine and there's no loss of juice and NO strings. Perfect for making Chai tea, in soups or anywhere you'd use grated ginger.

[@tah-lia]

Do you peel them or do you use the peel as well? How would you store the ginger in the freezer?

[@Frostcrag64]

@@tah-lia when you're grating always peel.

[@LjuboLukic]

@@tah-lia yeah you peel it and then freeze it in a bag. Works really well when you grate it this way.

[@dixiewarren362]

this is what i do too 👍 ... just put it unpeeled in the freezer wrapped in a bag

[@1amarsandhu]

@@tah-lia I peel the ginger and freeze the peel and use the peel in making my Chai Tea

[@pj1875]

Notes - Ginger exported from Asia. -We harvest the rhizome, which is the underground stem. We harvest the main stem of the plant. - If buying ginger at the grocery store look for eyes. The larger the rhizome chunk the faster you’ll get your ginger. New growth comes from those “eyes” larger chunks create more sprouts, because there are enough areas for the shoots to come out. The more shoots creates more shoot development up top and more root grow down below, which means more photosynthesis which is more energy and more growth and getting ginger faster. - Ginger stalks grow horizontally in one direction. A wide shallow pot is better than narrow deep pot for growing ginger. - Use high quality soil that’s loose rich and organic. - You can prèspout ginger in bowl of water or plant ginger straight in and add water. - Ginger is not like standard root crop like potato (would plant deep) simply add ginger and cover 1/2 inch over soli - Add ginger and water it in. - - To understand where to place ginger where did it come from? - Came from Southeast Asia - tropical, rainfall, moist, heat, humidity. - Start in Spring, or indoors if not good weather. Problems - Brown tips - soil is not moist enough, Yellow - lack of nutrients, add fertilizer Soggy and Rotting - too much water Flowers - Normal, edible also Harvesting - If in dry are- add mulch to hold in moisture - first harvest 4-5 months - before frost harvest all of it.

[@meesbiemond3800]

@@jennymacaluso4062 Copy, paste?

[@melahd6604]

But what potting mix/soil should I use

[@tahwsisiht]

Thank you for your time and detailed explanation!

[@taariqq]

@ 0:48 is most probably turmeric and not ginger.

[@SnowflakeTea]

Thank you for the notes, makes it easy to come back and check

[@yoelbeche6213]

I've been using a technique for a while now where you let the eyes of the ginger sprouts,cut them off and plant directly into the soil. That way,you don't have to put an entire ginger in the soil and also,you will get a new ginger out of one sprout. It's very effective. Hope it helps.

[@vidard9863]

does it make the "roots" smaller? from the videos i have seen, the rhizomes made that way seem smaller.

[@Auguur]

what technique do you use to get it to sprout? I am not having luck getting eyes to sprout.

[@adrianacandanoza88]

@@Auguur mine been there in my counter for about 3 to 4 weeks and it has a bunch of eye buds.

[@Painted_Owl]

@@Auguur what are you currently doing? How are you trying to grow it?

[@Painted_Owl]

What’s your progress like? Does it take a similar amount of time to propagate as in the video?

[@charlenebass8644]

Out of all the videos I have watched about ginger you have totally explained everything all around and very well. Thank you so very much.

[@Nettsinthewoods]

What a smashing guide to gardening ginger. I don’t think you’ve missed a thing. I’m passing this on to all of my friends as ginger is massively popular now and your explanation is perfect for non gardeners and gardeners. I did not know you could eat the flowers or the leaves, I did not know how to powder it or store it. You have opened up a whole new adventure.Thank you very much!

[@judithsmith9319]

I tried growing ginger when I lived in Florida.. it always rotted. I had a bunch of ginger rhizomes in a bowl on my counter last summer (not in Florida) and really wasn't using it much for what ever reason so it was neglected let's say. I start seeing all these sprouts! I'm excited trying to figure out how to plant them and grow them... finally! There was no water in that bowl they were in on my counter btw. So I planted the sprouting rhizomes...I water very little and they are growing beautifully. All by 'accident'... can't wait for the harvest.

[@bramvanduijn8086]

Accidents can be great when gardening :)

[@richardordonez8331]

If it weren't for the accidents, I wouldn't have any gardening success.

[@BettyFL]

@@richardordonez8331😊

[@thomassmelly]

I would have liked to see a clip of you actually going through the procedure of harvesting as well.

[@Ozzwald99]

I'm_OK Yeah, this. Please show exactly how to harvest and keep it growing. Thanks for the video.

[@karenlatham4053]

Same

[@randycone77]

I think he described it really well. Just do it and learn from your mistakes. If you even make any. It would be really hard to fuck this up.

[@greimalkin]

I guess you just dig down and cut off a piece when you want to

[@singpurple]

agreed, yes please!!

[@lesta.artist]

A tip when grinding... when you’re done, turn the grinder upside down and hit the grind button again. You get most all of whatever you’re grinding in the lid/cup and it’s much easier to transfer. 😊

[@Lishamarriott1]

Was looking for this, so that I didn't have to say it myself lol... There was no way I was the only one thinking of it! Hahaha

[@karenjoantysver5068]

great tip, thanks.\

[@jeromesassani9537]

I'll try it with coffee. Thank you.

[@seanparker4461]

No shit! I never thought of that! (Seriously, I'm not being sarcastic.) Thanks! No telling how much I've wasted not even thinking about that.

[@mrtechie6810]

What grinder do you recommend?

[@TheJwbooth]

I used to have 2 different ginger plants in my back yard. The smell was intoxicating and the flowers were stunning. They spread fairly quickly and filled up shady corners

[@tracycrider7778]

I have a shampoo ginger and culinary ginger both sending up beautiful green shoots! I’m so excited right now 😉

[@heatherzarbaugh252]

Kevin, I am so thankful for your videos! I’m super excited that I am actually growing my own food, learning from you and getting inspired every time I watch you. 😊

[@edwinso3627]

Plain, simple English. Not too fast and not too slow. Very good!

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

Just wanted to share what I use for a budget/free wide-pot: 2.5 gallon water jugs. Cut off one side and poke some holes on the other for drainage, and you have a perfect container for ginger, lettuce, small radish and other shallow-rooted plants 🌿 👍

[@csr3734]

I do the same thing! I have 8 halves filled with all kinds of herbs and green onions. This is a great use for those containers.

[@sharonhobbs4144]

Thanks!

[@wayofthewonderer]

omg great tip!

[@kennethkeen1234]

Gallon? Isn't that what Americans used to use? No one in the world will know what you mean, but at least you tried. As bad as "one inch of water". Sure comes to light just how backward these yankyboys still are. Shucks, we never knew that! Ha ha ha.

[@Chelarue]

@@kennethkeen1234 used to use? We still use them. Lol. We are backwards on almost everything in America.

[@davidschmidt6013]

Kevin, newcomer to your channel here. I enjoy your channel's style, no BS, right to the topic. Your speech is pleasant, articulate and your manner is quite personable. The filming is well framed and focused, and the editing is helpful. So, on the tech side, a very well-produced channel, and enjoyable to watch. I'm a recently retired Science teacher and I live in Khon Kaen, Thailand, so I'm glad I chose today to check out your channel since you featured the Thai variety of ginger. After seeing this, I'm going to talk to my wife (who runs the gardening department at our house) about growing some ginger. She has lots of pots outside with onions and green herbs, (and flowers ) and we have a garden across the road with about a half-dozen banana plants, some coconut palms, a chili shrub or two, and in the yard is a huge mango tree, several linchi and several tamarind trees, so some ginger is needed to round out the collection. lol As my man Ahh-nold says, "Owl be back..."

[@alesiaalbers6740]

That's so cool I cant grow plants anymore inside or out my husband always manages to throw it away cuz he thinks it's dead I've had perennials that come back n they did but then sometime he sees it died off so he pulls the roots n well it disappears 😫 but funny thing is I get random red tulips in the yard we had a man mowing r yard he gos around the tulips 😁 oh well

[@dr.rlellis3871]

I want to thank you I'm growing 5 pots of ginger because of you. There are so many medicinal uses for it. Once again thank you.

[@nowt4rob]

Ginger is a tropical and sub-tropical plant that is usually sheltered by trees above so it is important to grow it in the shade. Protect it from the harsh sun if grown in part shade. This will help keep the soil moist too.

[@ebazileyes1475]

I live in the tropical country that's for the tip

[@technofeeling2462]

Ginger is a good weapon. It heals my gut, wakes me up, helps with infections. I chew pure ginger every day.

[@MAGAMAN]

So is an AR15.

[@pash9956]

Do a vid on turmeric root, please! I dropped one in my potting soil bag and it sprouted. I've see a picture of a mature plant and its got a gorgeous flower!

[@jenynz5334]

I just subscribed so I haven't gone through many videos yet, but hopefully he did or will soon.

[@imiloa.]

Turmeric is just like ginger- both are almost a weed in the tropics. Do exactly the same.

[@rnmari2011]

I’d love to see something on turmeric and what he uses it for powdered, extracts or just keeps the rhizomes.

[@anonnymouse2402]

Don't dry your ginger! Keep it frozen and grate straight from the freezer when you want to use it. This allows you to keep the full flavour without sacraficing convenience.

[@jolinalising5886]

That's what I do too!

[@tess9063]

important to note, dried ginger does have a different, spicier flavor. if thats what you want, then do that

[@kayleebilger]

Thanks for sharing this! I got a huge pack of ginger at Sam's club. Will it still grow after being frozen? I'd love to plant some!

[@sheronbuchelerowland7036]

I feel comfortable telling you that after the ginger root has been frozen, it won't grow. @@kayleebilger

[@theoneandonly1158]

💯 that's what I do. I have 4 year old ginger that I grew. It's perfect. The smell is strong still and taste is the same. I just scrape/cut off what I need and put it back in the freezer.

[@Eric_Von_Zipper]

About 4 years ago, I had some ginger left and put it in a pot. Just wanted to see if I could grow it. It was a pretty big pot. Last year, it "blew" up the post. It grew really nicely, but I never broke up the pieces. Doing that tomorrow. I can't believe I got so much from the little piece I planted.

[@athenastewart9167]

I started growing my own ginger a few years ago. I love doing it, the scent is fantastic. Mine was trial and error. I cut the eyes off and started them in *warm* water in my kitchen window. I have one that has overwintered for three winters so far, and sent up shoots in the spring. I do let the shoots die off, and water once a week over the winter-- always with warm water. The ginger I have gotten from it has been wonderful!

[@bigbadbamboo1]

When you cut the eyes off how many did you plant per container? I can't find any fresh ginger at the stores and planting a whole hand to get a hand is not something I want to do. Any tips

[@skitzosmurf4324]

@@bigbadbamboo1 Where I live there are lots of Amish discount stores, and they almost always have some of the best fresh herbs and produce. if not, farmers markets are always a good place to look. I live in Iowa, but where you live may be harder to find such places. I know this wasnt directly answering your question, but i thought id chime in and give that little tip

[@jasaziimckenzie8364]

@@bigbadbamboo1 look for fresh ginger in Caribbean markets, Chinese markets, African markets in all major cities

[@divineorder7695]

WOW 😊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❗

[@athenastewart9167]

@@bigbadbamboo1 Usually Walmart has it in, if you have one close to you. I just cut off a couple of eyes with about an inch of ginger for "fuel". I keep it in a south-facing window, keep watered (with warm water) every day. The thing is, you have to be patient. Depending on when you try to start the eyes, you may wait a month or so for the green shoots to appear.

[@terenceotoole5082]

dude your videos leave nothing to be imagined, no question or potential unaddressed. brilliant work

[@calciumchloride710]

Except for harvesting the rhizome and what it looks like pulling the plant out of the pot: we don't get to see what that looks like our how he prefers to cut stems and clean the rhizome. Also, whether or not to expect grocery ginger to be sprayed with chemicals and what to do about it... whether all grocery ginger can be guaranteed to be the same variety or which differences we might expect to find (maybe at Asian markets). Any suggestions on potentially more forgiving, cold-hardy, or dwarf varieties. A quick word or caution about what to expect if someone lets it loose in their yard rather than a pot might have been useful...

[@naturegod2533]

yeah he didnt harvest it and show us, so sad cause that was why I clicked the video.

[@joannathesinger770]

@@calciumchloride710 It's so sad that your ears don't function (or need to be cleaned out) and that you've lost the ability for critical thinking. 1) He very plainly showed the "eyes" you look for in the grocery store on the ginger you buy. If there are "eyes", you can use them to grow. Take a field trip to the produce section of your favorite grocery store. If the ginger is nice and plump...and not shriveled...you will likely find "eyes". BTW...this goes for turmeric, too. 2) He very plainly said that ginger is a TROPICAL PLANT. If you live in Zone 1-8 in the USA, you aren't even considered "sub-tropical". The ONLY places you m-i-g-h-t be able to plant this in the ground in the USA and not dig it up for winter storage--again, he SAID the part about winter storage very clearly--is in far south Texas and Florida...and possibly some parts of Arizona and San Diego area...zones 9-10. I live in Zone 8b, and while I planted both ginger and turmeric outside in April, I fully know I will need to bring them in at Thanksgiving. 3) He was planting his ginger in a pot...which would be the same for ANY tropical houseplant...you can put them outdoors in the summer but they MUST come inside during the winter.

[@bjornflemming4347]

Kevin your Awesome. I Live in BC Canada. I built a 365day greenhouse And I just planted some ginger I’m excited You inspire me.

[@RoseysGreenery]

because everyone in the world now is encouraged to stay at home, i might try this with my current stock. thanks for sharing! 😀

[@epicgardening]

You're welcome Rosey!

[@Sharon-rn7ce]

Doing this too soon.

[@Ganpignanus]

same. a project for today.

[@gloriagonzalez6961]

What if I don't have a dehydrate machine, can I use the conventional oven to kind of dry it there? And thanks for the info, very helpful!! God bless.

[@korhankaradag01]

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[@ChrisB...]

Grew ginger on a whim at the beginning of the pandemic and fell in love with it. Just had my second harvest which will last me the whole year!

[@khethiwe1781]

Wow!

[@eugene3801]

How do you store ginger, that it lasts a year?

[@ChrisB...]

@@eugene3801 It lasts forever in the freezer.

[@eugene3801]

@@ChrisB... Thank you. Bless you.

[@natashaoreilly2138]

I freeze my ginger and grate it finely from frozen when I need it. I looove ginger, thank you for this video!

[@mariannecampolongo]

How do you freeze it? small glass jar - double zip lock bags - or wrapped in ....?

[@diingalsbe4256]

I just put on freezer shelf...

[@lisahoche4017]

Definitely the best place to store ginger is in the freezer. It is so much easier to grate and slice when it is frozen.

[@kellinobelly1230]

How long will ginger last in the freezer?

[@lisahoche4017]

@@kellinobelly1230 as long as it is sufficiently wrapped or stored, it should last a long time. I typically keep our ginger in a mason jar in the freezer.

[@tainamills7763]

I am from Jamaica and I recently reaped my ginger plants that I grew from those that I bought for my kitchen

[@jackijax505]

My daughter has a bunch of organic ginger in the fridge. I’m going to use it to grow now! Great tips! You’re the best gardener page out there. Love the reaction video too. Do more of those. 🤜🏻🤛🏻🛡⚔️💪🏼🙏🏻

[@MsWatchdog]

This is the most informative vlog I have come across regarding Ginger! thank you so much, I love the part where you actually show the type of ginger we should be getting in order to plant! great vlog keep it up!

[@belowthesilvermoonBe]

Oh wow!! I am a ginger addict! I haven't even watched the full video yet I'm already excited!

[@JasonsGreenSleeves]

I love this video! Thank you for sharing; this is very thorough about ginger and about everything you cover!

[@JK-xt4jk]

I'm so into gardening right now! 🌱💚

[@D-Brunetti]

Glad to hear it, me too. Try Dry Composting, Ive made a video about it. Not looking for views, I am looking to let people know about this =)

[@paolapar]

Same!!!

[@cherylsim9385]

I have so many new vegetables I’m trying out cultivating, all thanks to staying home😂🥰 I’ve never been happier

[@camilleobert-goralski5957]

I am with you - this has been such a mixed blessing to finally have time to become a magical gardener...right?

[@catmom1322]

Thanks. I'm trapped in an apartment & placed some ginger in a pot several weeks ago. Now it's a big beautiful plant. So, I'm looking forward to harvest.

[@happysmurfette]

Easy simple guide / tips for fresh organic ginger, yayyyy🤩I appreciate you Epic Gardening, you are Epic💎🌪🔥🤜🤛

[@everydaypreparedness6303]

Wow. What an amazing video. To the point. Polite. Wonderful information in a tone that was a joy to listen too. Thank you, the videos are a very informative.

[@epicgardening]

Thank you so much, means a lot

[@tinaho4020]

he's most definitely not hard on the eyes either!

[@Timurv1234]

I love how there's now just a whole bunch of people doing primeval things like growing ginger or baking sourdough bread because of quarantine. We get so carried away by our jobs and modern lives that we forget what our ancestors enjoyed doing.

[@joannecarroll5504]

Isn't it fortunate that some of us grew up with an awareness of the importance of those skills - long before a global crisis woke ppl up? Otherwise there would be no-one here to teach you.

[@intergxntlcare]

In some ways, this shelter in place is a gift.

[@paulettehackman7057]

Check out how to make sauerkraut. It's unbelievably easy and you need nothing more than a head of cabbage and a large mason jar or two!

[@jimi6316]

100% back to our roots... I'll get my coat.

[@kickassmomkf4783]

Timurv1234 YES!!! You are so right! I’m growing garlic and onions and I planted dill and chives at home

[@suzannestraughan4512]

Watched a few videos thanks to my insomnia and I have to admit, I’m impressed! This is the first time I’ve looked for several different things that led me back to the answers I needed in one place! I’m happy to follow and the great smile of your knowledgeable & well-spoken frontman doesn’t hurt either! 😉

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello Suzanne

[@amakaudegod4353]

Thanks. love the turning ginger into powder part.

[@laurafrey5244]

Thank you. My husband has been asking me to grow ginger. He makes fresh tea every evening with fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, and fresh turmeric.

[@Foodie_888]

Laura Frey Your husband is smart. Everyone should be doing what your husband is doing to build and maintain a great immune system. Not only does he have a great immune system, he will never have any joint pains or arthritis due to the turmeric intake.

[@patricelondon3]

Your husband is brilliant!

[@joanrainey2870]

HE should grow it himself.

[@laurafrey5244]

@@joanrainey2870 Why? He does all the cooking and cleaning, and the garden is my chosen hobby! We work as a team, and everything he makes with the ginger is for our family!

[@sianemmaspanner9262]

❤️ and black pepper

[@brianvandine1773]

I really like the extra "how to make ginger powder" segment . I live near Chicago where we have a snowy winter, so, in addition to learning how to grow garden food, learning how to preserve it is important and helpful . Also , any tips for garden plants that can be "wintered" indoors until next spring and how to do it also helpful . Your presentations are easy to understand and we'll done! Thank you .

[@hofnarf]

I am growing a ginger plant myself for two years or so indoors. When I need ginger to cook I just go into the soil with my knife and cut off what I need and let the plant regrow. Now after 2 years the ginger wasn't soo good anymore and this time I renewed the soil and tried planting a few smaller roots next to each other to see if this works out too. I also use a watering bird, it has a foot out of clay and an opening where I put all the water in and the plant takes what it needs without getting soggy. Works fine for me.

[@susanconder6590]

I love ginger make tea every morning now I can grow my own (hopefully) enjoyed your video learning is great Love to garden. It’s hot here in Texas but think I’m going to start it in some water and see what happens. Thanks again for the video. I’ll be watching for more .

[@themarmalade]

just found a sad forgotten piece of ginger in the kitchen, it's a little shriveled but there's a few really healthy eyes on it! I'm gonna try planting it for fun

[@Stormsteed]

themarmalade Report back what happens!

[@cookielove8174]

Same I got months ginger & turmeric sprouting but I don't know what soil to put it in🌱🙏🏾😁

[@daniellejordan8249]

How’d it go

[@soniag4516]

@@cookielove8174 Rich organic potting soil but not clumped. I throw a cup of sand and mix it before planting in pot. Now I grown in ground but still mix some sand. Terra cota is best if in temperate climate it will absorb heat from sun.

[@maddierosemusic]

@@cookielove8174 Just regular potting soil!

[@flipinnout]

This clip was very informative and useful. I appreciate the time you have put into creating an educational quick overview of ginger. It was my first pick and a great clip on the delivery.

[@LadyDanielle02]

I've tried and failed to grow ginger a number of times, and now I know what i was doing wrong. I was going to just give up the idea entirely, but I think I'm going to give it another go now. Thank you! Really helpful video.

[@dianajin3861]

Please share what you were doing wrong

[@user-xe9zc4ng8w]

Great tip about the pot, I will know this for next time

[@Nemo-vm2yb]

I grow onions and garlic indoors as well as houseplants. I also sprout a lot. Now I'm going to plant ginger. I think it is an excellent idea. Thank you for very informative video.

[@k700i]

When you boil the leaves for about 10 minutes, adding honey and lime upon serving is sooooo good

[@michellebrooks3227]

Howan Cheng do you let the leaves dry out first?

[@monisamujawar2232]

@@michellebrooks3227 i beleive fresh leaves should be better. We do get dried ones in shops but that's only to increase its shelf life...fresh is always better in my experience

[@monifataylor.realestate]

Interesting, So do you drink it like tea or eat it like soup?

[@OceanSwimmer]

Ginger was my best friend for morning sickness: Chop a 1 inch cube of fresh Ginger, place in a cup and add boiling water, plus any sweetener you like. Sip it while it's hot ; ) Cures indigestion, too! Candied Ginger is very spicy, but can be substituted for fresh Ginger with boiling water. Enjoy!

[@manoqueenz]

You can actually just drink hot water to achieve the same result. Good luck!

[@margaretjones2055]

Excellent as a tea for acid reflux too

[@angelaberni8873]

I suffer indigestion quite a lot so I'll try this. Thanks for the tip.

[@SamuelWattOnline]

Thank you for putting the time into this edifying and salubrious video!

[@pnenegal2982]

Thanks for the tips Kevin! I tried growing Ginger for the first time last year but ended up drowning the plants. I ended cutting the ginger from the store into individual squares with one eye in each segment... that is what another KZbin video said to do. I like your method better, I am definitely going to try it ASAP 😊. I am a big Ginger fan 😊

[@Jlind9335]

When it is done fresh, it smells awesome. Turmeric also grows about the same as ginger. Two less spices you have to buy at the store.

[@peterhutchison3729]

I live in a sub-tropical region in South Africa and have been growing ginger for a few years now for own use. Your advice is spot on. Mine is planted outside in a shallow long garden bed in semi-shade / sun. Lots of organic compost aided by some cow manure and very occasionally some commercial fertilizer. It does flower and grows quite vigerously. I harvest once a year after the plants die back slightly and then immediately re-plant for the new season. Very rewarding. Thank you for the info. on making the powder. Am I correct in assuming that you 115 deg. temperature recommendation was deg F ? and not, as we use here, deg. C.? I have "liked" and subscribed. Cheers, Peter.

[@priyadwivedi7930]

Thanks bro for your knowledge and experience 😊

[@DianeDi]

I peel my ginger with a spoon and then cut it up into approx. one inch sections. I then freeze it for future use. At that point, I can take out a few chucks as required and either grate it or cut it into sticks for stir fry, etc. I love ginger and just might try growing my own this summer ! Great video - thank you!

[@jendickerson6530]

This is awesome! I planted my ginger the same way but in a 55 gal barrel cut sideways and turned into a planter. It's growing nicely! Thanks for your video.

[@lisawozniakowskigroupatblu8306]

Ginger is one of my staple buys- I buy it every other week at the grocery store. Can't wait to try growing my own!

[@srinisamaranayake3799]

I use home made Ginger powder with my tea. It's really 😋. I scrape and remove the skin and slice it thin and keep in the sun. Srilanka get enough sunlight through out the year so it's very easy.

[@senoritamaminah9634]

My Asian aunt chews raw ginger like candy! But it's probably what helped her to still be so strong at 72 and 20 years younger looking!👍👍

[@versatec1]

Yeah...its good stuff😊👍

[@junehitchcock170]

Supposed to keep arthritis at bay.

[@versatec1]

@@junehitchcock170 chicken gelatine and fish head stock in a pressure cooker is excellent for joint issues and inflamatory...lest we not forget kefir (home made)

[@joeallen2286]

Honestly it was probably not giving AF about western medicine and just enjoying her best life.

[@versatec1]

@@joeallen2286 i hope so

[@Lilacleaf49065]

I saw wild ginger growing in a botanical garden and the smell was amaaazing. The plant also looks pretty good as a houseplant so I might give this a go :)

[@marksadventures3889]

Come to Scotland and Northern Ireland - we've been growing Gingers for centuries...lol.

[@epicgardening]

LOL

[@MollyMcBooter]

Mark Doney-MacLeod hahah wow 🧡

[@thinnmarmoody]

If you guys have seen Bentong ginger (super huge ones), they're from my country (Malaysia) =D

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

Beat me to it Mark, aye. I am a carrier too. Bide awa'.

[@greenvilleobserver9431]

here in the hood they're called gingas

[@lori8553]

I’m really glad I came across your channel. I found a ginger root from the grocery and the shoots are green. I set it in shallow water and went here to find out what to next. It’s so expensive I just have to try as I love ginger every which way. Much thankss

[@kmarshall53]

Perfect timing! I’m going to grow this for the first time and needed this information.

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello My lovely friend

[@Jtronique]

Ginger leaf makes the *best* vinegar... usually I grow the ginger just for the leaves... they are slightly more sweet and floral than root. Pairs well with turmeric leaf.

[@Nakshatra-2020]

Vow I didn't know u can make vinegar from ginger leaves. Can u kindly tell me how u do it

[@diamond6865]

how do u make the vinegar?

[@samhermans1402]

I would like to know about the ginger vinegar

[@camilleobert-goralski5957]

How do you make vinegar from ginger? Tumeric and Ginger - couldn't get much better right???

[@terripamintuan1130]

Camille Obert-Goralski .

[@jaelmommaj8735]

I am soo very glad you posted this because my ginger that I bought from the store has a giant sprout growing out of it.

[@epicgardening]

Boom perfect!

[@roberthodge7802]

cherish the flowers when they come. a true blessing.

[@trekgod3]

You didn't actually show the harvesting. I wanted to see how the single root you planted multiples into new plants

[@SKaede]

Step 1 : buy 1 ginger Step 2 : plant for several months Step 3 : harvest 1 slightly bigger ginger for it wont get any noticeable size change in that tiny pot not worth it unless you planting a whole garden, just buy.

[@bongies42]

@@SKaede gardening is always worth it for the enjoyment and convenience no matter what plant but that's just my opinion.

[@deborahharris6217]

The cost of the of ginger now. And somequalitu is pretty sad quality and flavor. The healing properties for high stressed living is what need. I had work so long I did not know that my BP at be within a certain range to be seen. A unexpected surprise.

[@kberken]

@@SKaede IKR? But even if you planted a whole garden, how much more ginger would you harvest than what you started with? It's not like potatoes where you basically plant the eyes and get whole potatoes. If you could just plant those nobs, well, that's one thing, but planting the whole piece? I plant basil in my apartment and it grows like wildfire! That's definitely worth it.

[@petibatyo]

@@kberken No need to plant the entire piece, the shoots are enough.

[@neuralwarp]

There are 5 plants in the same family: ginger, turmeric, galangal, ginseng, and iris. All of them have culinary uses. Iris, native to Europe, is used as a substitute lemon flavouring. They're all regarded as great for the digestion.

[@disguisedcat1750]

I am gonna plant turmeric and ginger this season!

[@sueme1954]

Irises are poisonous and are confused with daylily, ...check that out .. youtube information.

[@ralsharp6013]

I had no idea that you could eat the iris bulb😮

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

I had an amazing ginger plant in Florida that came back every year & spread out. It had hot pink flowers and in each section was a little yellow flower - kind of like a snapdragon bloom. Any idea what variety this was? Thanks. Great video BTW.

[@JustinLucasOhmic]

🦩

[@me-hp7vh]

I've had a turmeric root for 2 years now, I live in cold winter area so I bring it in and it keeps on growing compared to ginger the leaves are huge I've not had flowers but it's a showy plant!

[@OTseven]

Beautifully dove. Thank you for taking the time to make this vid and upload it. Can't wait to grow.

[@painfree1349]

My first time ever watching any Gardening video, this was great, informative & easy to understand. New subscriber here!

[@barbarashepherd5578]

Thank you so much for this! You are an amazing teacher-so easy to follow, clear and concise. Can't wait to try it :-)

[@digitalclips]

I never realized what a nice looking plant it is. Living in Florida I am tempted to try growing some outdoors in the back garden.

[@marlenepisani9887]

You are my number one go to garden youtuber,, I love when you do videos on what different things you can do with different crops! thanks!

[@TheAngiepangie424]

I LOVE this! Ginger is so good for you, so easy to consume, and so delicious. I’ve been meaning to research this & here it is right in front of my face. Thank you for delivering the information in a digestible way :)

[@mohamedchaib5084]

how long does it takes to produce the gingers? and how do you know it's time for harvest?

[@gcnewd]

How about you watch the video, he tells all that info

[@GeauxGrow]

I thought I was supposed to break the ginger into several pieces. I need me a wide, shallow pot as well. I appreciate the tutorial. Have a great day!

[@HayleyMarie72]

Sha-na-nah that’s what I did.

[@epicgardening]

You definitely can, it stretches your ginger dollar a bit - commercial farmers throw in huge rhizomes though

[@lindashankle9645]

I broke mine into pieces too. I'm in zone 9. Can't wait to harvest.

[@lindashankle9645]

@@epicgardening Thanks!

[@AlexasGarden]

I just planted my broccoli, will be using it in the kitchen soon, but now I'm wondering why I didn't plant Ginger... 🥰🥰🥰Great video, thanks a lot!

[@alexandercameron1977]

Thank for incisive , meaningful analysis and tips for growing ginger from the rhizome. I live in Portugal so summers are hot but dry so I will deliver a human made monsoon season to my plants!

[@lynnita321]

I really appreciate this video. Easy, straightforward directions and tips for making the powder. I always keep a chunk of ginger in the freezer and just grate it using a micro planer for quickly adding to my stir fry and sauces. Thanks so much!!

[@AGoodEnoughMom]

This was just what I needed to find out today - about to go plant ginger for the first time. Thank you for this information!

[@xelalumen]

i love your *name*! i think being too good of a mom sets the expectation bar too high. "Good enough" - give them UNCONDITIONAL love, let them figure it out for themselves.

[@joycenichols8704]

How long does it take after planting ginger to harvest it.

[@bendonaldson9026]

Hello my lovely friend

[@jonathanfox3285]

Awesome! I ferment mine. Honey, garlic, ginger. Makes an awesome start to Asian cuisine.

[@newatiny344]

How do you ferment it please?

[@stacystutheit2341]

I love your tutorials Kevin! This year we are doing raised bed gardening. I find that we can grow so much more with the space we have. You have given me a lot of great ideas, and I certainly appreciate it! Thank you!

[@zoelevendal1514]

Watched this a whole ago, bought ginger, couldn't remember where I watched it, watched the tiktok, came back, watched the KZbin. Ginger has bee planted!

[@amymccabe5739]

Has it sprouted yet???

[@GoGreenYes]

Ginger is a tropical plant that does not survive frost. Plant after the last spring frost, or at the start of the wet season if you live in the tropics.

[@anncryer1834]

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[@maknyc1539]

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[@cogit8able]

Thank you that was very important information that he did not share. I’ve often looked at my ginger roots and thought this should sprout.It looks like an iris rhizome. Now instead of letting the residual shrivel in my crisper drawer I’ll stick it in a pot.

[@jorasparents]

Thanks -- I see this guy's in SD, so I knew his info would not work for me. Is it even worth it to grow ginger if you have frosts -- say, from april until the end of september would be my growing season. Will I be able to harvest anything in such a short time, or is it not worth trying to grow it? I have NO hothouse for overwintering (neither do I have a window where I could perhaps keep it in a sunny spot indoors; plus I have cats who love nothing more than to destroy plants I bring indoors). How long does it need to grow before I can harvest it?

[@breezierider449]

I can't wait to listen. I've been using root ginger in a tea for a few years now, adding fresh squeezed orange and strawberry juice and honey for taste. I am not able to drink regular tea because it effects my medication, but ginger has been my go to to compensate this disappointment.

[@BillieCarol1]

For those of us who know absolutely nothing about growing or harvesting ginger, you left out a very important step. How do you harvest ginger? And if you are growing it in a container inside, how do you harvest so you can just keep it growing (not planting a new piece)? Thank you, and thank you for doing this video!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

He did show how to harvest ginger, watch the clip again.

[@LaneyBGood]

Such a great anti viral too! Thank you for the video. I have grown it now for 2 years, but couldn't figure out why my harvest was so pitiful....now I know I was being too stingy with the size of the rhizomes. Thank you for the tips!!

[@epicgardening]

You're welcome!

[@aesquivel4570]

Thank you, I watched your how to ...and here I have some growing right now.

[@stelladina2437]

Thanks for sharing the wonderful information about ginger

[@MsSwitchblade13]

You're my favorite Epic Gardner. 🌱🍅🌿♥️

[@epicgardening]

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[@SonnyCider]

Love it! I will do everything you did except stick my finger into the plugged-in spice grinder.

[@LK-3000]

Thank you for your video. It was clear and informative. And I really appreciate the instructions for drying and grinding. I've been meaning to try my hand at making my own ginger powder and I feel confident that I can now, after watching you make it. Just a note: If you want to use supermarket ginger for growing purposes, it might be better to get organic ginger. That way it's free from pesticides or any unwanted chemicals.

[@alcibell2457]

I am going to start growing ginger with your method because I like to freeze it, peel it and grate it with lemon and warm water. It’s been my ritual to drink this when I wake up. I been doing it for at least 15 years.

[@sofializzy4519]

LOVE your common sense. Had no idea you could eat the leaves and flowers.

[@junehitchcock170]

Use ginger flowers in a fish curry. Ginger leaves and turmeric leaves finely chopped and add to cold rice to make a Asian herby rice salad.

[@ahhhitgavebirth8125]

I can only do this stuff with more freedom when I'm grown cuz rn I'm a kid :') Oh well I'll collect knowledge

[@HarshathJR]

That's the way to go little buddy 😊

[@toni-symone5905]

Maybe this is something you can do WITH your family? Stay passionate and creative 🥺 future farmer alert 🚨

[@FelisTerras]

How about making them mini-projects for friends and family? My little sibling once gave our mom a cute little potted striped fern for Mother's Day. It practically took over our living room and just about every friend and relative we knew got a sapling. You could start now with growing something simple like kitchen herbs; these don't cost much, are easy to handle and your family will enjoy them.^^

[@joelmancilla7745]

Same I’m a kid but I already have a garden in my backyard lol XD

[@joelmancilla7745]

I study ours an hours a day just to learn how to plant a couple stuff

[@P3N1SLUVR]

My mom sent me this, so glad I watched. I have three growing in the 8” black plastic pots from HomeDepot. I’m going to run up right now and grab some of those long horizontal containers and transplant them today. I had no idea they grew horizontally like the lotus roots. Very helpful. Thank you!