Ginger Harvest Gardening Hack: How to Start Ginger in a Ziploc Bag & Gain 1-3 Months Growing Time

Ginger needs 7-10 months of growth (in warm conditions) if you want a larger harvest. You can grow it indoors, in a Ziploc bag and gain 1-3 months of growth time during the cold periods of your Zone. This video explains why it is important and how to do it.

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[Stonezster]

If you throw a few pieces of onion into the bag, it'll activate the roots a lot faster...Also, don't store your Ginger near Onion because Onion will activate the nods and they will shoot....

[omearica-rcfp]

I love short videos that give people the exact information they are looking for. Thank you.

[akindofmagick]

OMG. Where was this video last year? I have been growing ginger in Maryland zone seven for the last four years. But I never thought to start it early in the house! It is April 22, and I have not yet started my ginger! This is utterlybrilliant!

[Bitsurf]

Thank you for clear and helpful guidance. Please make one for turmeric too!

[RRaucina]

Use a micro perf bag and your mold issue will go away. Or a few holes in the zip locks

[cityurbanfarmjimpeckham]

Nice one Gary. As an indoor grower I'm always looking for and trying new ways of growing that reduces the time required in the main grow rooms under lights.
Methods like yours are awesome.
Thanks for this information and today I'm going to get this started and going to try it with turmeric too 😎

[whiteynut]

I started a piece 3rd week of Feb in dirt after a overnight soak in water. First shoot is over 2 feet tall, 2nd about 6 inches and another starting to break the surface.

[Sssmaug]

Thanks Gary! I've recently come across the theory that adding fresh onion to the ginger when you pre-sprout it will escalate the process considerably. Hoping that between both methods my Ontario garden will give me a crop in late fall. 🙋🏼
PS: i've just noticed another comment espousing the onion theory, so i guess we'll find out if it works.

[thedaddan]

Pretty cool method. Too late for this year, but maybe next. I've got one started inside in dirt w/ my sweet potatoes.

[danahoover]

Hi Gary thanks for all y do for us. It's still alot like work. Lol. Cant imagine.

[rosecrow]

I was having no luck w/sprouting (just lots of mold) until I watched this video. Thank! You!!! So! Much! Excellent tutorial! From Palm Springs, California

[ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

How does the plastic bag method compare to starting in soil inside? I did the latter (Feb 20) and I now have 7 pots of tall ginger plants waiting to go outside. 5b.

[TheBBQKEEPER]

Thank you for this video. I live in zone 5b and have been trying to figure out how to grow Ginger and Tumeric. What would be the best way to store/save ginger during the winter and then plant for the following spring? I do not want to buy new ginger every year. The winters can be cold, and the basement or the garage is the only space we have to store any plants during the winter months. I am still learning on how to best grow ginger and tumeric in my area. Thank you for your videos. I appreicate any addtional information that you can share!

[venicemitchell]

Congrats Gary, saw ur book at a local Upstate NY Target !!!

[ehunter]

Hi Gary, I love your videos. I have a few questions for you if you don't mind.
I have tried many other ways to grow ginger and yours is by far the best. Mine have started growing roots and they can't go in my garden until June. I was hoping to put them into my warm greenhouse or sunroom until June. If I can plant them now and of course keep them warm, how often should I water them? Can I grow Turmeric the same way? Love, Love, Love your videos!!

[marelisaful]

I imagine you can do the same for turmeric?

[jeanneleongmitchell]

Gary, I'm trying the sprout the ginger in the ziploc bag. Once I see the sprouts and some roots - do I plant them in the flats or leave them in the plastic bag till I can plant them in the garden? I tried it the other way last year & the harvest was meh. Thanks!

[sensenisok]

My stems have grown about 10-12 inches (indoors). Now the leaves are turning brown, starting at the tops and spreading to the stem. Any ideas ?

[sreykmao]

If it's potted bring it inside if the weather is cold.

[shorty]

Thank you Gary...love the way you explain everything but l have a question once l place the ginger in the ziplock bag...where do l keep it? In the sun the dark? I have never planted ginger and l am new at this pardon my ignorance!😂