Temperatures of 20-30 degrees celsius. Single monsoon season lasting four months from June to September. Rainfall amount 700 mm/year. Basaltic soil (black cotton soil).

 

We bought ginger at the vegetable market (half a kilo for Rs. 100/-) and stored it in a cool dry place till it started to get a few outgrowths. The ginger bits were broken at their natural 'bends' and planted at the start of the summer (March). It can grow in sunlight or in the filtered sunlight under trees or next to walls. Water once every 2 or 3 days.

 

Plant in the beginning of the summer season. Ginger can be harvested between 8 to 12 months after planting. Market rate of total harvested produce is Rs. 1275/-

 

Jeevamrutha - 1 part cow dung + 1 part cow urine + 0.2 parts jaggery + 0.2 parts pulse flour and some soil. Cover, keep in shade, mix a thrice a day. Incubate and use. Apply once a week.

 

Ginger grows in hot places and in the summer with brightly coloured flowers. It requires little water. It is good for the soil microbial community.

 

Ginger is a tasty spice and a medicinal plant. It is very rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. It is good for gut health and helps protect against cold-like infections.

 

The best place to store ginger is in the ground! Between 8-12 months of growth, harvest the little you need for immediate use as required. Let the rest continue growing in the ground. The hard skinned, mature ginger of 10-12 months can be stored in a cool and dry place or in the fridge for a few months. Repeat the same planting process as before with some part of the produce.