lundi 30 avril 2018

Steps To Follow When Planting Ginger Rhizomes

By William Myers


Most crops will have a similar way of growing, but they vary a little bit. Ginger Rhizomes will have their way of growing them due to their unique characteristics. They will only have a similar growing method with other crops in the same classification. This is a plant known to produce large attractive leaves throughout summer period and aromatic edible roots which are harvested when ready. The following is the process required when growing the crop.

First, you will be required to prepare your garden properly. An effective preparation gives an assurance of good produce. This means that you will need to spread almost two inches of manure on a well-plowed section of land. Then mix the manure with soil using a spade. This will ensure that the soil is rich in nutrients. Also, make sure the ground is well drained and has a partial shade to protect the crop against direct sun rays.

Secondly, you need to cut fresh ginger root. It must be almost a two-inch section which you will be required to plant. Make sure you have cut a section containing a bud and one which resembles a small bump. Then, lay the roots in open ground but dry for some days. The preferable period needs to be one to two days to give the cuts some adequate time to cure and scab over.

After they are ready, pick them and dig some holes measuring almost half an inch. Place the ginger in the holes and ensuring that all buds face upwards. This will enhance their easy growth. Also, you have to make sure all holes are two to three inches away from each other in all directions. This is important through giving the roots an adequate space for their growth.

It is important to note that water is an essential commodity for any plant. So, you will be needed to water the bed enough. This is to ensure that the soil is ever moist since it should not dry out completely up to the time leaves sprout. As the time goes by, increase the amount of water to once or twice every week.

After that, you have to use some water-soluble fertilizer. This will be essential in facilitating the growth of the rhizomes. The application process will require one to follow the instructions indicated on the instruction sheet in the package. Apply the indicated amount in every stage to allow your crop to grow healthy.

Moreover, you will be needed to cut back the foliage. This is when they are ready for harvest. In this case, one needs to cut them to within a height of two inches after which the leaves will die. Then, dig up the roots and cut off the sections of rhizome perimeter to be used for the kitchen. You may replant the main root mass later on.

After that, you need to take the cut main roots sections and prepare them for replanting process. One should always focus on the next summer season to have similar or better product than the present one. In this case, you should look for vegetation matter to be used for mulching. They will protect your replanted rhizomes and soil from cold weather conditions to be experienced during cold seasons ahead.




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