How Do You Plant Edible Ginger Root?
Edible ginger root is a common ingredient in many Asian and Indian dishes. Ginger root is available all year in the produce section of most grocery stores and can also be grown at home. Learn how to plant a piece of ginger root and grow your own ginger plant indoors. Select a piece of fresh ginger root. The ginger root, which looks like a small, knobby, gnarled brown vegetable, should feel firm and smooth. In addition, it should be free of mold or any soft spots and have a fresh and somewhat spicy fragrance. Slice off a two-inch-square piece of ginger to plant. The piece of ginger will grow fastest if it has some small brown “eyes” on the top of it. Select a container in which to grow the ginger plant. It should be at least four times wider than the piece of ginger that you will plant inside. Fill the pot or planter about three-quarters of the way full with rich, moist potting soil. Place the piece of ginger root flat on top of the soil and cover with an inch of soil. Set the potted gi
