Ginger

Tamil Name: Inji; Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale;

Beginner Level

B G T

Planting/Sowing

May – Jun;

Harvesting

Feb – Mar; (following year)

First Harvest

~250 Days

General Info

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.

Climate & Humidity

Ginger grows well in warm and humid weather.

Planting / Sowing

When to plant / sow seeds (ideal season):
May to June;

How to plant:
Direct sowing;

Soil Depth & Spacing Requirements

Seed tubers are sown at a depth of 5 cm. Spacing should be 20-25 cm.

NOTE: Please go through the Guides in the Knowledge Base for more details on topics ranging from Spacing & Lighting to Soil and Nutrients.

Irrigation

Depending upon the soil moisture, irrigate 2-4 times per week.

NOTE: Irrigation should depend on how moist / wet the soil is. Check your plants everyday to see if they require irrigation or not. Check the Watering & Irrigation guide for more info.

Harvesting

When 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 & Diseases

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.

Did you know?

Ginger is amongst the earliest recorded spices to be cultivated and exported from South India as part of the historical ‘Spice Trade’. A large portion of India’s present ginger cultivation is actually achieved through homestead farming. It may take time to cultivate, but if you choose to grow ginger in your home, you’re in good company! [Source]