Ginger
Tamil Name: Inji; Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale;
Planting/Sowing
May – Jun;
Harvesting
Feb – Mar; (following year)
First Harvest
~250 Days
Tamil Name: Inji; Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale;
May – Jun;
Feb – Mar; (following year)
~250 Days
Crop category | Spice |
Life span | Perennial |
Type of crop | Herb |
Part(s) of the crop to harvest | Root |
Avg. Height | Stems grow about 1 metre high. The leaves are about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) long. |
Ginger grows well in warm and humid weather.
When to plant / sow seeds (ideal season):
May to June;
How to plant:
Direct sowing;
Seed tubers are sown at a depth of 5 cm. Spacing should be 20-25 cm.
Guides in the Knowledge Base for more details on topics ranging from Spacing & Lighting to Soil and Nutrients.
NOTE: Please go through theDepending upon the soil moisture, irrigate 2-4 times per week.
Watering & Irrigation guide for more info.
NOTE: Irrigation should depend on how moist / wet the soil is. Check your plants everyday to see if they require irrigation or not. Check theWhen to harvest
8 – 10 months from the date of planting.
How to harvest
To induce an early harvest of mature ginger, trim the tops of the plants 2-3 weeks prior to harvest. Use your hands to gently extricate the outer rhizomes without disturbing the others if you like, or harvest the entire plant.
NOTE: Harvest periods can vary depending on environmental, climatic, and soil conditions.
Pests | Stem borer, Leaf roller, Tuber scales, Rhizome scale |
Common Diseases/ Problems | Tuber rot, Leaf spot, Microbial wilt |
Pest and Disease prevention measure(s) | Read Pest & Disease Control for more information. |