How to Plant Ginger That Has Already Sprouted

You don't need a green thumb to learn how to plant ginger that has already sprouted, because just about anybody can do it at home. In case you don't know what ginger sprouts look like, they are upright little dark green stems with light green split-ended tops, which protrude from some of the nodes on the surface of ginger roots. So, the next time you spot those little ginger sprouts ... smile, you could be in for a steady supply of home-grown ginger roots.

Ginger root(s)

Plastic bag

Paper towels

Potting soil

Fertilizer

Planter(s)

Water

Visit a gardening products store and purchase a few planters and a bag of potting soil. The number of planters and the amount of potting soil will depend on how many sprouted ginger roots you wish to plant. The planters should be spacious enough to allow the sprouted ginger roots to grow.

Purchase fresh ginger roots at a grocery store or supermarket. Look closely for some that may already contain minuscule, if not larger, sprouts. These can be planted right away. If you do not find sprouted ginger, select large pieces of fresh, shiny ginger roots. These can be made to sprout, as described in the following step.

Learn how to sprout ginger roots. First wrap the ginger roots in separate, damp paper towels. Put the wrapped pieces into a plastic bag. Then keep them in a dark and warm area of your home. A place with a temperature higher than 75 degrees Fahrenheit will facilitate the sprouting process.

Check the wrapped ginger roots after a few days to see whether visible lengths of sprouts have emerged. If they have, you can plant the sprouted ginger roots

Fill the planters with soil until they're about three-quarters full. Plant the sprouted ginger roots in separate planters, either just below or above the soil surface. Initially, it is advisable to keep the planters indoors, or in any partially shaded area. Keep the soil sufficiently moistened at all times.

Once the ginger sprouts have grown in number and length, place them for a few hours each day in a well-shaded, outdoor area. When overnight temperatures exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit, keep the planters outside for longer amounts of time over four days. Then the ginger can be moved to an adequately shaded, permanent outdoor location. Make sure to water the sprouted ginger roots daily. Add an all-purpose fertilizer to the soil at least twice during the time the sprouted ginger roots mature. Ginger takes between 10 and 12 months to reach maturity.

The ideal time of year for sprouting ginger roots is between the last week of January and early February.

The best time for planting sprouted ginger roots in large-sized planters, or in an outdoor garden patch, is mid-March.

Warm weather, regular water and shade, are the three most essential requirements for growing ginger roots.

Do not plant or grow sprouted ginger roots in freezing temperatures. Ginger plants/roots cannot survive freezing weather conditions, and flourish only during summer, or under warm climatic conditions.