Ginger - a perennial plant with tuberous roots are eaten.In the Middle Ages they were introduced into Europe from the East, which is rightly revered as a universal remedy for many ailments.This spice, as it turns out, actually has numerous medicinal properties:
- stimulates the immune system;
- eliminates the cold;
- normalizes activity of the gastrointestinal tract;
- freshens breath, strengthening teeth and gums;
- positive effect on reproductive function.
Where and how to grow ginger in Russia?
no wonder that many are interested in how to grow ginger.Because he wants to medicinal plant it was always at hand.And then we will look at features of cultivation of this root.
Where grows ginger
Ginger - subtropical plant that loves the heat, moisture and abundant watering.Habitat Ginger - China, Indonesia, Australia, West Africa, Jamaica, Barbados, Ceylon, Central America.He needed all the year round sunshine and warm, loose, moist soil.
As growing ginger
ginger stems and leaves are somewhat similar to a small grassy palm - like plants often found him in the office.In vivo ginger greens can reach up to 2 meters in height.After some time and shows the large and beautiful flowers.A tuber propagated plants.Vintage ginger harvested after about 8-12 months after planting.Since ginger grows only in hot conditions (on average - 25 ° C), in the territory of Russia to grow potatoes in natural conditions can not be - the land simply does not get warm enough here.
Ginger at home
the question: "Where grows ginger in Russia," the answer is - mostly at home, on the windowsill.And grow it at home is not difficult - just take a big pot soil for palms and ginger tubers buy in the supermarket.They are quite suitable for this purpose.Then take and bury the roots 5 cm, spraying water at room temperature.Good to arrange additional artificial light for plants, because the light is too fond of.When the stems start to grow, they must be periodically sprayed with water by a spray.In general, care of ginger is no different from the care of a palm tree.
Features of the new crop
Since ginger growing in the apartment is not worse than in the wild, it will be possible to collect the harvest in 8 months.In any case, you need to wait until the leaves begin to turn yellow plants.Use caution when you try to "home" Ginger.It is possible that it will be much "meaner" of its parent.This is because tubers, we purchase at the supermarket, pretreated and dried so that their flavor was palatable.In order not to burn yourself, try to root itself grown little by little.If anything - wash down with plenty of water.
Storage
can try yourself dry ginger and marinate it or freeze.This will slightly reduce the sharpness.Fresh ginger can be stored for about 2 weeks, and then it starts to deteriorate.But Dried root is stored for much longer - up to 4 months.
