When is the best time to plant ginger?

Best time to plant ginger

It is best to sow ginger in spring because ginger likes warmth. Sowing ginger in a warm spring environment will allow it to germinate faster and is easier to maintain.

How to grow ginger

Drying: Ginger should be exposed to the sun before sowing to reduce the moisture in the ginger, increase the surface temperature, break dormancy, and promote the germination of buds.

Sowing: Choose a warm day around Qingming Festival to plant ginger. First, water the soil a little to keep it slightly moist. Then plant the ginger in the soil. It is best to mix some base fertilizer in the soil. Generally, it will sprout after 8-10 days of maintenance.

Ginger planting management precautions

Fertilization: Ginger has the greatest demand for potassium fertilizer during its growth, followed by nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is 5 to 1 to 8.

Irrigation: Ginger is afraid of drought during its growth, and there should not be water accumulation in the field. Watering needs to be carried out according to the planting conditions, growth environment and weather changes of ginger. In summer, pay attention to field drainage after rain to avoid water accumulation. Normally, the field humidity should be maintained at around 65%, and the number of watering should be reduced one month before the ginger harvest.

Shading: Pay attention to shading during the growth of ginger. Strong sunlight in summer will affect the growth of ginger and cause problems such as leaf burns. When the temperature rises above 25 degrees in summer, pay attention to shading in time to reduce the direct exposure of ginger to strong sunlight. The shade can be removed in late August.