I started a thread on the Ginger forum, but haven't had any responses, so thought I would try asking my question here:
I picked up an extra large ginger root while at my organic market today. I would like to try my hand at growing my first ever ginger. I looked through [the gingers] forum for a FAQ or other Newbie thread, but didn't see one. Can someone point me to a good thread for getting started for the first time on growing an edible ginger? I don't even know what the botanical name of this root is ... Anyone? Anyone?
Cross Post: Growing Edible Gingers
I think this is the one...I've never grown these so can't help you on that, but at least if you have the botanical name it can help you search for the info you want
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55488/index.html
Hi I just covered the root with potting soil in a pot and watered. I put 3 roots to a gallon size pot and buried the pot in the ground so they wouldn't get away from me. That was 20 yrs ago and I could probably supply several grocery chains with the root now.
Good luck!!!
Jeri