It is used equally in savory and sweet dishes. Ginger plants sold in nurseries are usually decorative varieties and not suitable for eating. Ginger root is readily available in most grocery stores, and is a staple ingredient in many kitchens. Let plants become well established before harvesting - it is often best to wait until the second growing season. You can also carefully dig down under the plant through the growing season to cut off bits of the older root for use, just be careful not to disturb the rest of the plant too much. The young root with shoots is the actively growing plant and should be left to resprout. You can harvest ginger root after the plant dies down in winter, digging around the plant to cut off a piece of the older root. Make sure the temperature is constantly at a minimum of 50 degrees F especially at night. In spring lift the root clumps and break them up into smaller pieces to replant. New red ginger plants need to be placed in such a bright and warm location. In a pot, in addition to watering to keep moist, water ginger about once a fortnight with a seaweed or other liquid fertilizer. Add a small amount of sand to ensure drainage. Prepare the soil by adding compost which will retain some moisture but not get saturated. To grow well it needs lots of water and nutrients.
It can be grown indoors in pots in cool/temperate areas.
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