5x Ginger Rhizomes (Zingiber officinale)
Culinary ginger is an easy, reliable perennial you can grow at home for fresh ginger year after year. These freshly harvested ginger rhizomes are supplied bare root and ready to plant, with multiple healthy growth nodes. Well suited to warm climates, ginger grows best in lightly shaded garden beds and rewards patience with plenty of usable root.
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Description
This listing is for culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizomes, supplied as freshly harvested, clean roots with visible growing nodes. Each order includes a minimum of five rhizomes, with 2–3 viable nodes per piece, ready for planting.
You can plant these rhizomes in winter and early spring, then wait for shoots to emerge once the soil warms up. Ginger is a leafy, mid-sized perennial herb that grows best in warm conditions with light shade, making it a good fit for subtropical and tropical gardens.
Once established, you can harvest ginger annually for use in teas, cooking, baking, and drinks. It’s a useful plant to have on hand if you like growing ingredients you actually use, and it fits well into edible gardens, permaculture systems, and shaded garden beds.
Germination and planting
Ginger grows best once soil temperatures are above 20°C. Plant rhizomes directly into the garden in a lightly shaded position. Loosen the soil first and mix in compost to create a rich, well-drained loam.
Plant rhizomes about 5 cm deep, with the growth points facing up, and space them 20–30 cm apart. Cover with 5–10 cm of loose mulch (affiliate link) or coco coir to protect the soil and hold moisture. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged until shoots appear.
Saving rhizomes for the next season
After around two years, ginger plants may start flowering. Once the stems die back, cut them off and leave them in place to compost naturally. Use a blunt tool to gently loosen the soil and lift the rhizomes.
Rinse off excess soil, then leave the rhizomes in the sun for 1–2 hours to dry the surface. Store them in clean sand in a cool, stable spot (around 15°C) to reduce the risk of rot. You can replant selected pieces when the next growing season rolls around.
