When is ginger harvested and in which month is it put on the market in large quantities?

Ginger harvest time

Young ginger can be supplied to the market in advance as a fresh vegetable, so it will generally mature and be available on the market in early August each year. The ginger pieces harvested early are more tender, have more moisture, and are less spicy. Old ginger is harvested and available on the market from mid-October to November, and must be harvested before frost.

Ginger Origin

Ginger is native to tropical regions such as China and Southeast Asia, and is cultivated in central, southeastern and southwestern my country. It prefers a warm and humid growing environment, so it is generally planted from April to May each year and can be harvested from September to October.

Ginger planting time and key points

1. Seed selection: Ginger is usually planted in warmer climates. You need to use strong, disease-free, and good-colored ginger rhizomes so that it will grow better after planting.

2. Site selection: Ginger needs to be placed in a warm environment to germinate before planting. After sprouting, cut it into blocks, leaving only two young sprouts. Then choose sandy loam with good drainage and apply enough base fertilizer.

3. Sowing: After selecting the soil, you can sow according to a certain planting spacing. When sowing, you need to water it enough. Cover it with a layer of soil after sowing. Seedlings will emerge after more than 20 days.