That looks like my attempt last year. What are the bluish things on top?
I think the key to the method that works best is to use an ultra nutritious, soft soil to start the seeds in. Almost so nutritious that it would burn the roots of other plants.
Crushing the seed hulls and using soft soil probably helps the seeds grow fast enough so they don't rot while trapped inside the wet, buried hulls.
I have been growing ginger & turmeric in a very sandy mix, and it worked somewhat well last Summer. In Autumn before frost, the turmeric, I transplanted it into perlite and moved it indoors near a window, and it grew green leaves over winter. The ginger I allowed it to stay in the container with the sandy mix and moved the container to the garage where it stayed dormant.
In Spring after frost was over, I brought the container with ginger back outdoor, and it has not sprung back to life after months of rain and warm sun. Still hoping it might be dormant. When I dig in the soil to expose the surface of the ginger, it still feels hard and smooth. I should check if it has roots, or rot underneath.
The turmeric was transplanted back into the main pot, and it looks weaker than it was before, struggling to grow new leaves. Maybe it isn't getting enough sunlight in my part shady spot.
I still think the sandy soil might be totally drained of nutrients. Maybe the sand has compacted too. I'm thinking of mixing in manure compost and see if the nitrogen forces it to green up.
I guess the climate of the place you live is not wet.
Turmeric grows best in warm, humid weather conditions. It also loves water. Keep the soil moist, especially if you are in a hot and dry climate. Water at least every two days. This herb also loves mist, so it is recommended to spray it once a day with a spray bottle of water. But make sure that the plant does not stay in the water, the turmeric must be well drained in order for it to grow properly.
Harvest time:
It takes between 6-10 months for turmeric underground stems to become edible. As the underground stem matures, you can collect and eat the stems and leaves of the plant.
After six months, start checking regularly whether the underground hull has grown sufficiently to about ginger size. It is best to collect the underground trunk all at once, so when it reaches the required size, remove it completely from the pot.
At the time of the next crop, you can take one of these healthy underground stems that you have grown and plant it as you planted in the first one. But you should change the soil, because the first plant will probably have consumed most of the nutrients in the soil.
Ginger grows in temperate climates. It needs precipitation. It can be developed with irrigation method in places that do not receive precipitation, that is, when you grow it on the balcony of your home. At the same time, planting months should be done in spring and February.
Soak the plentiful ginger root in water for 12 hours.
Then you can start the process of planting ginger, which has rooted on the edges, in the ground.
Plant the ginger 5-10 cm below the soil. You should ensure that the flower pot you will grow ginger will light up.
In addition, it will be sufficient to give the juice of ginger daily.
After planting your ginger, you will see that ginger grows in 10 months. Note that you need to be a little patient for this process.
very nice! @activeblog, you don't need a green thumb to plant brother. We need knowledge to start planting or gardening. You can start in TOMATO seeds... Fast and easy to grow even in a very small pot! (^_^)
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i dont have a green thumb lol, but i loved reading this post haha! maybe one day ill grow something my self
Hola amigo laverdad muy explicito tu comentario en este post, lo pondre en practica y espero seguir viendo mas de lo que haces, gracias por compartir.
I absolutely suck at growing cilantro. End up killing it every time!
It's def something I want to learn to grow as I can't have my homemade salsa without it.
Still have one plant but it's rather sad right now. Gonna read through your post and see if anything occurs to me so I can help it out.
My sad cilantro plant.
That looks like my attempt last year. What are the bluish things on top?
I think the key to the method that works best is to use an ultra nutritious, soft soil to start the seeds in. Almost so nutritious that it would burn the roots of other plants.
Crushing the seed hulls and using soft soil probably helps the seeds grow fast enough so they don't rot while trapped inside the wet, buried hulls.
Good luck!
I chunked a handful of burnt wood from a firepit I had to get rid of the day prior. Figured it would add some nutrients.
I also have a liquid fertilizer I use but probably could be a bit more generous. Thanks for the tips
If only there were methods related to ginger and turmeric. By the way, the post is awesome.
Yeah I grow both of those too. They aren't looking so hot though. Probably because I did not use new, rich soil like I did for the cilantro.
I think we need easily breathable soil.
Maybe you can give me some tips @mehmetfix.
I have been growing ginger & turmeric in a very sandy mix, and it worked somewhat well last Summer. In Autumn before frost, the turmeric, I transplanted it into perlite and moved it indoors near a window, and it grew green leaves over winter. The ginger I allowed it to stay in the container with the sandy mix and moved the container to the garage where it stayed dormant.
In Spring after frost was over, I brought the container with ginger back outdoor, and it has not sprung back to life after months of rain and warm sun. Still hoping it might be dormant. When I dig in the soil to expose the surface of the ginger, it still feels hard and smooth. I should check if it has roots, or rot underneath.
The turmeric was transplanted back into the main pot, and it looks weaker than it was before, struggling to grow new leaves. Maybe it isn't getting enough sunlight in my part shady spot.
I still think the sandy soil might be totally drained of nutrients. Maybe the sand has compacted too. I'm thinking of mixing in manure compost and see if the nitrogen forces it to green up.
First of all, can I ask which country you live in? I will give him a few pieces of information.
Pacific NW USA
I guess the climate of the place you live is not wet.
Turmeric grows best in warm, humid weather conditions. It also loves water. Keep the soil moist, especially if you are in a hot and dry climate. Water at least every two days. This herb also loves mist, so it is recommended to spray it once a day with a spray bottle of water. But make sure that the plant does not stay in the water, the turmeric must be well drained in order for it to grow properly.
Harvest time:
It takes between 6-10 months for turmeric underground stems to become edible. As the underground stem matures, you can collect and eat the stems and leaves of the plant.
After six months, start checking regularly whether the underground hull has grown sufficiently to about ginger size. It is best to collect the underground trunk all at once, so when it reaches the required size, remove it completely from the pot.
At the time of the next crop, you can take one of these healthy underground stems that you have grown and plant it as you planted in the first one. But you should change the soil, because the first plant will probably have consumed most of the nutrients in the soil.
Ginger grows in temperate climates. It needs precipitation. It can be developed with irrigation method in places that do not receive precipitation, that is, when you grow it on the balcony of your home. At the same time, planting months should be done in spring and February.
Soak the plentiful ginger root in water for 12 hours.
Then you can start the process of planting ginger, which has rooted on the edges, in the ground.
Plant the ginger 5-10 cm below the soil. You should ensure that the flower pot you will grow ginger will light up.
In addition, it will be sufficient to give the juice of ginger daily.
After planting your ginger, you will see that ginger grows in 10 months. Note that you need to be a little patient for this process.
if you have any other questions please ask.
that was the fastest growing cilanto I've ever read. Might try this trick.
Awesome post. Thanks for share it @creativetruth
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very nice! @activeblog, you don't need a green thumb to plant brother. We need knowledge to start planting or gardening. You can start in TOMATO seeds... Fast and easy to grow even in a very small pot! (^_^)
i have to try
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Fantastic blog. I love cilantro, but have not had huge success in growing it. Maybe I'll give it another try.
Oh, great, I love this in food.