How Do You Grow Organic Ginger Root?
Ginger is a flavorful and versatile root. Not only is it a tasty accent to a variety of dishes, but it also has myriad medicinal applications. With so many uses, it is sure to feature a central place in your diet once it’s growing in your garden. Thankfully, ginger is exceedingly easy to grow. When you grow organic ginger root in the warmth and humidity of tropical growing zones, you can nearly plant it, water it and forget about it as it grows on its own. Purchase an organic (locally grown if possible), whole ginger root from an herbalist or health food store. The best time to look for fresh ginger root is in early spring just before you plant. The ginger that you select should be healthy-looking, shiny and plump–not dried out. Whole ginger is called a “hand,” and this hand contains branches called “fingers.” Choose hands that have lots of fingers. On those fingers should be several (two at the least) well-formed growth buds that resemble the eyes on a potato. Soak the ginger in wate
