Step-by-step instructions on how to properly grow ginger in a vegetable garden in central Russia

Since ancient times, ginger has been used as a therapeutic agent containing a large number of useful substances.

Especially popular is ginger tea with herbs and honey. People are used to buying root in the store, but it can be grown in their own garden.

In the proposed article we will tell about the cultivation of spicy root in the conditions of the Russian middle zone, we will give detailed instructions on planting and subsequent care.

Is it possible to plant this vegetable in the Moscow region and central Russia?

Ginger refers to varieties of spicy tropical plants.In nature, it grows on the territory of South Asia. Despite the fact that in natural conditions it grows in a hot climate, subject to certain conditions, it can also be grown in Russia. Most of all, the subtropical part of the country is suitable for these purposes: the Black Sea coast and the Crimea. However, its cultivation is possible in the middle zone, for example, in the Moscow region and the Volga region, if greenhouses are used.

Suitable varieties for open ground

In the open ground you can grow ginger of such varieties:

Step by Step Growing Instructions

Growing ginger in the open field requires preliminary preparation and compliance with a set of measures for the success of the event.

Where and for how much to buy planting material?

Finding ginger seeds for sale is quite difficult, but you can search for them in specialized gardening shops. Planting material is available for order in online stores.. The average price of a bag containing ten seeds is 132 rubles.

It is much easier to find the rootkill of this overseas plant. Just go to the supermarket and buy fresh fruit.

You must first clarify whether the root has been treated with chemicals., because in this case it can not be planted.

reference. In Moscow, a kilogram of ginger root will cost 249 rubles (average price), in St. Petersburg, the cost is slightly more expensive.

Training

Before planting ginger in open ground, it is necessary to carry out a set of preparatory activities, which includes the choice of planting material, soil and place of cultivation.

Landing process

The characteristics of planting ginger differ depending on the chosen method.

Seeds

Find in the sale of ginger seeds - a difficult and sometimes impossible task. In nature, it almost does not occur, so it is cultivated in artificial conditions. You can get seeds only from a variety that grew in its natural environment.

If, however, it turned out to find precious seeds, to begin with, they are planted in pots at home, in order to transfer the grown seedlings to the greenhouse.

Landing steps:

1. drainage is placed in the pot and the prepared soil is poured;
2. the seeds are laid out on the surface of the earth and are slightly pressed into it (it is impossible to dig in);
3. a thin layer of soil is poured in from above;
4. planting is watered or moistened with a spray gun;
5. the seed container is placed in a warm place.

Roots

There is no need to plant the entire root, it can be divided into several parts, there by increasing the amount of planting material.

The simplest and most popular way of growing ginger is the rhizome division method. The procedure includes the following steps:

1. Before planting, pour ginger root with warm water to wake up the eyes. During storage, the root dries out a little, so it is brought back to life with the help of water procedures. It is enough to leave it in a container with water for two to three hours.
2. The rhizome is divided with a sharp, disinfected knife so that each new piece has at least one kidney.
3. Next, the resulting "delenki" immersed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection and fall asleep fresh sections with crushed coal.
4. The prepared rhizomes are planted in a large pot, placing good drainage on the bottom. Delenka placed in the soil of the kidney up. The land will be suitable for purchase, intended for garden crops, you can also prepare it yourself by mixing a third of the turf land, the same amount of humus and clean river sand.

Sprouted store root

Planting material can be purchased at a regular supermarket, but you need to choose the right ginger root so that it is suitable for cultivation. To start inspect the appearance of the root.

Be sure to check for the presence of kidneys - "eyes" - on its surface. It is from them that the shoots will subsequently appear. Ginger must be elastic and free of fibers..

When pressed, high-quality planting material is not compressed and does not shrink, remaining rigid and firm. Sprouted store root can be planted in open ground.

Landing steps:

1. dig holes;
2. put a drainage consisting of pebbles or expanded clay on the bottom;
3. fertile soil is poured in from above;
4. root buds are planted upwards, without deepening them by more than two centimeters;
5. landing plentifully watered.

How to choose a place in the country?

Sprouted at home roots are transferred to the open ground. If the cultivation takes place in a warm region, you can do without shelter, but in the middle band conditions it is best to place a greenhouse.

The soil must be breathable and not too wet., excessive moisture will negatively affect ginger.

If the soil is poor, add humus and mineral fertilizer. When cultivated in heavy soils, drainage is made, placing claydite or pebbles in the pit bottom.

How to care for vegetables?

Successful cultivation of ginger depends on the quality of the subsequent care.

Conditions of detention

In open ground ginger is planted in March or April, always in the greenhouse. He needs a temperature of twenty-five degrees.

Attention! If the thermometer drops below eighteen degrees, the plant will hibernate, from where it is difficult to withdraw.

Ginger requires constant spraying of the leaves, they should not be allowed to dry. Thus, the necessary moisture is maintained. It is best to spray in the morning or evening to avoid burns on tender leaves when exposed to sunlight.

Watering

At the initial stage, ginger is plentifully wateredbecause it is actively increasing its green mass. As soon as the fluffy cap of leaves is raised above the rhizome and the branches begin to diverge, watering is reduced. If the plant lacks moisture, the leaves will begin to turn yellow. As a result, it can lead to death.

However, do not pour ginger, because it will also destroy the root, causing decay. After watering, the soil must be loosened to a depth of two centimeters to ensure air access to the roots.

Top dressing

Feeding up ginger is necessary throughout the entire growth period.. At the initial stage organic fertilizers are applied every ten days. For this purpose, suitable mullein, diluted with water in the ratio of 1:10.

With the onset of August, organic fertilizers alternate with potash fertilizers promoting the development of a healthy tuber. Before the start of flowering phosphorus fertilizers are introduced into the soil.

Cropping

To plant threw all the forces on the formation of a large tuber, you must regularly prune the lush green crown. As a result, ginger relies on the root. If you grow ginger for decorative purposes, you do not need to cut it..

Harvesting and storage

The crop is harvested when the green mass begins to turn yellow and fall off. Approximately it occurs in half a year, in August. During this period, the ginger root is dug, cleaned, getting rid of all adventitious roots, and left in the sun for three days to dry. Store the crop in the refrigerator in a paper bag or in a cellar, in a wooden box interspersed with earth.

Possible errors and their prevention

1. Wrong watering. It is important to adjust the watering so that enough water comes to the plant and there is no surplus. The state of ginger can be judged by the green mass: if it is lush and bright green, then watering is all right.
2. Illiterate choice of landing site. It is important to choose a suitable soil and optimize it for the needs of ginger.
3. Planting in open ground without greenhouse. Under the conditions of the middle zone, ginger can die if left in the open air without a warm shelter.

Ginger is a healthy root vegetable that has many beneficial properties. It is especially nice to grow it with your own hands.

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