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Ginger Farming (Organic), Planting,
Harvesting, Yield
Ginger Farming (Organic) Information Guide
The following article talks about “Ginger Farming” or “How to
grow Ginger”.
Ginger Farming.
Introduction:
Ginger is a very important commercial crop grown for its
aromatic rhizomes which are used both as a spice and a
medicine. Ginger of commerce is the dried rhizome. It is
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marketed in di erent forms such as raw ginger, dry ginger,
bleached dry ginger, ginger powder, ginger oil, ginger oleoresin,
ginger ale, ginger candy, ginger beer, brined ginger, ginger wine,
ginger squash, ginger akes, etc. Ginger is the rhizome of Zingiber
o cinale Rosc., a herbaceous perennial belonging to
Zingiberaceae, and is believed to be native of south-eastern Asia.
It is propagated through rhizomes. The rhizomes put forth erect,
leafy stems, 30-90 cm in height. The base of the leaves sheathe
the stem. The leaves are dark green, 15-20 cm long, narrow,
lanceolate and with a prominent midrib. The owers are small,
yellowish, speckled, each with a purple speckled lip and borne on
a spike. When the plants are about 9 months old, the green
leaves turn yellow. Ginger produced in India goes for domestic
consumption and only a small quantity is exported.
Read: Ginger Cultivation Project Report.
An agro-climate requirement for Ginger growth:
Ginger grows in a warm and humid climate. It is mainly cultivated
in the tropics from sea level to an altitude of above 1500 MSL and
it can be grown both under rainfed and irrigated conditions. For
successful cultivation, ginger requires a moderate rainfall at the
sowing time till the rhizomes sprout, fairly heavy and well-

distributed showers during the growing period and dry weather
for about a month before harvesting.
Soil requirement for Ginger plantation:
Ginger thrives the best in well-drained soils like sandy or clay
loam, red loam or lateritic loam. A friable loam rich in humus is
ideal. However, being an exhaustive crop it may not be desirable
to grow ginger in the same site year after year. It thrives well
under partial shade, though it is also grown on a large scale in
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Soil Requirement.
Inter-Crop in Organic Ginger Production:
Ginger can be cultivated organically as an inter or mixed crop
provided all the other crops are grown following organic
methods. It may be intercropped with shade-giving plants, e.g.
banana, pigeon-pea, tree castor and cluster bean (guar). Ginger is
grown as a mixed crop, in coconut, young co ee and orange
plantations on the west coast. At higher altitudes in Himachal
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Bu er zone in Ginger Production:
In order to cultivate ginger organically, a bu er zone of 25 to 50
feet is to be left all around the conventional farm, depending
upon the location of the farm. The produce from this bu er zone
belt shall not be treated as organic. Being an annual crop, the
conversion period required will be two years.
Land preparation for Organic Ginger Plantation:
While preparing the land, minimum tillage operations may be
adopted. Beds of 15 cm height, 1 m width and of convenient
length may be prepared to give at least 50 cm spacing between
beds. Solarisation of the beds is bene cial in checking the
multiplication of pests and disease-causing organisms.
Solarisation is a technique by which moist beds in the eld, are
completely covered with polythene sheets and exposed to the
sun for a period of 20-30 days. The polythene sheets used for soil
solarisation should be kept away safely after the work is
completed
Planting material of Ginger:
Carefully preserved seed rhizomes free from pests and diseases
which are collected from organically cultivated farms can be used Fruit Farming

for planting. However, to begin with, seed material from high
yielding local varieties may be used in the absence of organically
produced seed materials. Seed rhizomes should not be treated
with any chemicals.
Varieties of Ginger:
Several varieties are grown in di erent parts of India. China and
Rio-De-Janeiro are the two imported varieties of ginger. Other
important varieties grown are Maran, Assam, Himachal,
Kuruppampadi, Wynad Local, Suprabha, Suruchi, Suravi, Himgiri,
Varada, Mahima, Rajasthan etc. The best varieties suited for
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High oleoresin Ernad Chernad, China, and
Rio-De-Janeiro
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and Himachal
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Planting, Spacing of Ginger:
In Ginger Farming, at the time of planting, apply 25 grams of
powdered neem(Azadirachta indica) cake and mix well with the
soil in each pit. Ginger is planted in rows, 25 cm apart at
distances of 20-25 cm within the row. In the case of the irrigated
crop, ridges are made 40-45 cm apart and Ginger planting is done
in shallow pits on top of the ridges at distances of 24-30 cm. Bits
of seed-rhizomes weighing 20-30 g each and having at least one
bud are planted at the given spacing. While planting, seed
rhizomes mixed with well rotten cattle manure or compost mixed
with Trichoderma ( 10 g of compost inoculated with Trichoderma)
may be put in shallow pits and covered with a thin layer of soil
and levelled. About 600-1000 kgs of seed-rhizomes is required to
sow one acre of land. Higher seed-rates are used for planting at
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south and by the rst week of May in the north gives higher
productions.
The irrigated Ginger crop is watered immediately after sowing.
The beds of the rain-fed crop are covered with leaf mulch as
protection against sun and heavy rains and for consequent
enrichment of organic matter in the soil. In some areas, farmyard
manure is used as mulch. Seeds of cluster-bean, pigeon-pea or
castor are sown on irrigation channels on the corners of the
raised beds for shade. The shoots emerge in 10-20 days.
Irrigation requirement in Ginger Production:
Proper drainage channels are to be provided in the inter-rows to
drain o stagnant water. Irrigation is given at varying intervals of
5 – 10 days as and when required.
Ginger Cultural practices:
Mulching ginger beds with green leaves is an important operation
in ginger farming. Apart from being an organic manure, it helps in
soil and water conservation. Mulching may be done with green
leaves thrice in ginger, once immediately after planting @ 4 to 5
tonnes /acre to enhance germination, increase organic matter,
and conserve soil moisture and prevent washing of soil due to

heavy rains. It is repeated @ 2 tonnes /acre at 40th and 90th day
after planting preferably at the time of weeding, hoeing and
earthing up. Use of Lantana camara and Vitex negundo leaves as
mulch may reduce the infestation of shoot borer. Cow dung
slurry or liquid manure may be poured on the bed after each
mulching to enhance the microbial activity and nutrient
availability.
Weed Control in Ginger Plantation:
Two weedings are generally given to the crop. The rst weeding
just before the second mulching and repeated depending on the
intensity of weed growth. The weeded material may be used for
mulching. If necessary weeding is to be repeated a third time.
Plants are earthed up once or twice.
Manuring Ginger Plants:
Ginger requires heavy manuring. Application of well rotten cow
dung or compost @ 2.5 to 3 tonnes/acre may be made as a basal
dose while planting the rhizomes in the pits. In addition, the
application of neem cake @ 800 kg/acre is also desirable.
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Shoot borer is the major pest infesting ginger farming. Regular
eld surveillance and adoption of phytosanitary measures are
necessary for pest management. It appears during July -October
period. Spot out the shoots infested by the borer and cut open
the shoot and pick out the caterpillar and destroy them. Spray
neem oil (0.5%) at fortnightly intervals if found necessary. Light
traps will be useful in attracting and collecting the adult moths.
Soft rot or rhizome rot is a major disease of ginger farming. While
selecting the area for ginger cultivation care should be taken to
see that the area is well drained as water stagnation predisposes
the plants to infection. Select seed rhizomes from disease-free
areas since this disease is seed borne. Solarisation of soil done at
the time of bed preparation can reduce the fungus inoculum.
However, if the disease is noticed, the a ected clumps are to be
removed carefully along with the soil surrounding the rhizome to
reduce the spread. Trichoderma may be applied at the time of
planting and subsequently if necessary. Restricted use of
Bordeaux mixture (1%) in disease-prone areas may be made to
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The Ginger crop is ready for harvesting in about 8 to 10 months
depending upon the maturity of the variety. When fully mature
the leaves turn yellow and the pseudostems begin to dry.
Rhizomes are lifted either with a digging-fork or with a spade.
They are cleaned of roots and adhering soil particles.
Harvested Ginger.
The green ginger is soaked in water to facilitate the removal of
the skin. The skin is scraped o with pieces of sharpened
bamboo. The scraped produce is washed and dried in the sun for
3 or 4 days and hand-rubbed. It is again steeped in water for two
hours, dried and then rubbed to remove all the remaining bits of
the skin. Sun-drying also bleaches the produce. Peeling should be
done with great care and skill. The essential oil which gives ginger

the aromatic character is present in the epidermal cells and
hence excessive or careless scraping will result in damaging these
cells leading to the loss of essential oils. Steel knives are not used
as they are found to stain the produce. Storage of dry ginger for
longer periods is not desirable. The yield of dry ginger is 15-25
percent of the fresh ginger depending upon the variety and
location where the crop is grown. Burning of sulfur for processing
ginger is not allowed.
The average yield of green ginger is estimated at about 6 to 10
tonnes per acre. The recovery of dry ginger varies from 16 – 25
percent.
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Ginger Harvest.
The rhizomes to be used as seed material should be preserved
carefully. Indigenous practices like spreading layers of leaves
of Glycosmis pentaphylla being followed by farmers can very well
be adopted for this purpose. In order to get good germination,
the seed rhizomes are to be stored properly in pits under shade.
For seed material, big and healthy rhizomes from disease-free
plants are selected immediately after harvest. For this purpose,
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Table of Contents
1 Ginger Farming (Organic) Information Guide
1.1 Introduction:
1.2 An agro-climate requirement for Ginger growth:
Project Reports
in pits of convenient size made in the shed to protect from the
sun and rain. Walls of the pits may be coated with cow dung
paste. Seed rhizomes are stored in these pits in layers along with
well-dried sand/sawdust (i.e. put one layer of seed rhizomes, then
put 2 cm thick layer of sand/sawdust). Su cient gap is to be left
at the top of the pits for adequate aeration. Seed rhizomes in pits
need inspection once in twenty days to remove shrivelled and
disease a ected rhizomes. Seed rhizomes can also be stored in
pits dug in the ground under the shade of a tree provided there is
no chance for water to enter the pits. In some areas, the
rhizomes are loosely heaped over a layer of sand or paddy husk
and covered with dry leaves in thatched sheds.
Bottom Line of Growing Ginger:
Ginger Farming is the best pro table crop.
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1.3 Soil requirement for Ginger plantation:
1.4 Inter-Crop in Organic Ginger Production:
1.5 Bu er zone in Ginger Production:
1.6 Land preparation for Organic Ginger Plantation:
1.7 Planting material of Ginger:
1.8 Varieties of Ginger:
1.9 Planting, Spacing of Ginger:
1.10 Irrigation requirement in Ginger Production:
1.11 Ginger Cultural practices:
1.12 Weed Control in Ginger Plantation:
1.13 Manuring Ginger Plants:
1.14 Pests and Diseases, Control Measures of Ginger Plants:
1.15 Harvesting, Curing, and Yield of Ginger:
1.16 Preservation of Ginger Seed:
1.17 Bottom Line of Growing Ginger:

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Last Updated: June 14, 2019
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Aniket wanjari March 18, 2017 At 9:00 am
I have 25 acres farm in bhandara (nagpur) and i want to grow
ginger. I need some help in ginger farming.
Reply
agrifarming March 19, 2017 At 4:20 am
Check whether Ginger has good market price. If it is
rst time, don’t cultivate 25 acres at a time unless you
know very well of farming practices. visit nearest other
farmer sites. You should have proper plan which
includes all the investments and crop management
practices including marketing. I suggest start with small
scale may be in a acre or so..eventually, based on your
out put increase the farming area. Pro ts depends on
many factors like soil type, climate, irrigation, your
interest, and other cultivation practices. Good luck!.
Reply
Lendyl July 2, 2018 At 11:43 pm
Where does Hawaiian ginger originated?
Reply
agrifarming July 3, 2018 At 5:39 am
The Kahili Ginger on Hawaii was introduced to the
Hawaiian islands from eastern India in early nineteenth
century.
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FAQs

C. Aravindakshan Nair. August 13, 2018 At 5:28 am
I wish to do the farming of Ginger in Tamil Nadu area. Which will
be the right place for cultivation in TN. What would be the
export potential/ feasibility to do dried ginger export from India.
?
Reply
agrifarming August 13, 2018 At 6:00 am
It’s a good idea. De nitely Ginger has good demand in
both forms. However, you should have marketing
channel before starting a commercial Ginger farming.
Reply
Shivanand Sadashiv kodni October 30, 2018 At 11:54 am
Hi sir, I am Shivanand,
I want to cultivate ginger in Karnataka state Belagavi district is
this area suitable for it an which variety is suitable for this land ?
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MUKKAMNA PHANIRAJASEKHAR December 26, 2019 At 12:50 pm
SIR I want to speak to you regarding GINGER CULTIVATION.How
much money is required to develop 11 acres land?.Total labour
required —etxr
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Adinarayana reddy February 26, 2020 At 10:38 pm
Sir, ginger crop suitable black soil in kadapa district, ap.
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Basavaraj April 28, 2020 At 1:08 pm
I am having land in hosakote bangalore rural dist. I am planning
for ginger farming in may Ist werk. Is it right time. Where will i
get seeds. Did i get any asdistance for farming.
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Joseph Vasquez June 15, 2020 At 5:14 am
Can i have a copy of this Article? Ginger Farming (Organic),
Planting, Harvesting, Yield….I’m planning to plant ginger in our
farm…Thank you for your kindness
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Satyanarayana.Manne July 1, 2020 At 2:49 am
Respected Sir!
we are having TWO Acres of Land Nr. Hyderabad. Our Land is
red Gravely Soil. In this Land we have Planted Melia Dubia
(Malabar Neem) aged 5 Years. It has grown up to 30 Feet. In this
Land we can get the Sunlight up to 20% to 30%. Shall we Grow
Ginger in this Shady land of 70% t0 80%.
Some of the Farmers and Scientists are informing that Ginger
needs Sade and our Land is suitable for Ginger. Some People
are telling that Carrot and Beetroot are better in this Shady
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Land.
Kindly suggest sir .We can make plantation of Ginger in the
Middle/ end of August with Bore well water. Is it right t time to
plant Ginger.
Kindly suggest sir which crop is suitable for our Shady Land.
Good Ginger seed is available with the Farmers. On receipt of
your Advise we will go for procuring the Ginger seed.
If the above THREE Plantations are not suitable in the Shady
Land, kindly suggest suitable for our Shady Land. Based on your
Advise we will go further
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