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21 Apr 17, Dan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hey im looking in planting ginger on my block its on the mid north coast of Australia what would be the best type for this area?

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30 Apr 17, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate)

My research tells me that 'Queensland' is the best variety for processing and 'canton' is the best variety for fresh eating.

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12 Apr 17, kym (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I live in a frosty area but would like to grow ginger -and turmeric. I am able to position pots on my deck which receives a good amount of sun and am happy to arrange a clear plastic 'tee-pee' over the plants if this would be of any help. When would be the best time of year to plant ginger in pots? Your advice on this would be greatly appreciated

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13 Apr 17, Ken (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have grown ginger in the Latrobe Valley and we get quite a few frosts. I would wait until Spring to plant it when the weather has started to warm up. Use a good sized tub to reduce the chance of big temperature fluctuations in the growing medium. Buy a piece of ginger from a green grocer that has a number of buds on it and is nice and firm. Plant it just below the surface and wait for a couple of weeks for it to emerge. Ginger and Turmeric like plenty of manure and moisture but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. Putting a plastic tent or cloche over it in the Spring would help. A piece of silver builders insulation paper fixed to a frame behind it would also help by radiating heat. All the best.

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17 Mar 17, Nikki (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I have just bought a ginger plant and was wondering if I should plant it now or wait until spring? Any special treatment I should give it over winter? I suspect it is to small to harvest

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17 Mar 17, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate)

If your area is frost-free you could plant it but ensure drainage is good as it may rot in the colder soil. As ginger will be dormant over winter you may be better to save it for spring planting.

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17 Mar 17, Nikki (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Forgot to mention I live in Perth

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19 Mar 17, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate)

Should be able to plant ginger then. Perth drainage is good (sandy soil). The risk of rotting very low.

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14 Mar 17, Amber Caruso (USA - Zone 5a climate)

I live in Dubuque Iowa. Can I grow ginger? Plant in the spring if so?

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15 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

I have read of people growing ginger in Nebraska so you could give it a go. Ideally you need summer temperature of around 80 degrees F and a growing season of 5-6 months to be successful. you could simulate this by growing it in a large tub behind a sunny window then move it outside when the days are longer and warmer. A tunnel house or hothouse would also work. if you can fulfil these basic requirements 'go for it', that's what gardeners are about!

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