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Growing Ginger in containers

Can anyone please advise what pot size ginger should be grown in. There are a few videos around with some saying shallow pot and others at least 12in deep. I am a bit confused. Thank you for your advice.

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 10,933
    Have a look at this thread from last week-
    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1061808/ginger/p1

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Thank you. What depth pot should they be grown in?
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 10,933
    I just used a small seed tray about 2" deep, or a small pot would do.
    A layer of damp sharp sand (not builders sand) at the bottom then lay a bit of root on top then cover so the root has about 1/2" of damp sand on top of it.
    If you have no sharp sand, I'm sure multi-purpose compost would do. It only needs to be slightly damp.
    I can't remember how long it took to see a shoot, I think it was at least a month or so.
    Once it has sprouted and grown roots, then pot it up in multi-purpose compost in a small pot that fits the root.
    Pot it up as needed.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Thank you for your help.
  • Growing Ginger in cold weather from start to harvest.
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