Outer skin is removed with help of special knife or split bamboos with pointed end. In those plants where other methods of cultivation cannot be utilized, seed propagation becomes the only method of choice. In the mean time, notill technology seems a sustainable way to reduce weed incidence in ginger cultivation. The soil must be kept evenly moist because dry soil will cause irregularly shaped bulbs. Plant your ginger root in the early spring, after all chances of frost have passed. Let us discuss today about how to grow ginger and ginger cultivation project report. For dry ginger purpose, only the outer skin is to be peeled and then dried in the sun for a week. This method is the best ginger growing method for beginners. Ginger is propagated by portions of rhizomes known as seed rhizomes. Here we tried to cover all of to provide the total guideline. There are several methods of growing ginger for commercial and noncommercial reasons. 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. Carefully preserved seed rhizomes are cut into small pieces of 2.
The practices recommended here will help to promote good farming and manufacturing methods to obtain healthy trees and qualityprocessed products. 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. However, the facility of welldrained soil is the key factor that plays an important role in successful ginger cultivation. Ive been growing ginger at home for years, and ginger would have to be a serious contender for the title most neglected plant in my garden.
Detailed guide to commercial ginger production in ghana. In this segment of etvs show annadata, watch scientific method of ginger cultivation. Ginger generally requires regular hand weeding during its growth period. The ideal ph for growing ginger is a ph, ranging between 5. Complete information on ginger farming in india with planting, plant protection, harvesting and curing. Information about ginger crop cultivation such as climate, soil, manures and fertilisers, mulching, harvesting and curing, plant protection, etc. Like grafting, rootstocks must be available to produce new plants. Conventionally grown as a tropical field crop, ginger is plagued by soilborne disease and nematode problems. The thesis has not been accepted for any degree and is not concurrently submitted in candidature of any other degree. However, i agree, more work has to be done on how to improve weed control in ginger as we are expecting a huge increase in ginger production in ghana. Ginger is one of excellent spice crops cultivated in asia and india accounts for 40 % of the worlds ginger production ginger root has high demand in national and international markets due to its excellent uses and benef. Method of sowing in ginger cultivation sadri pradan jharkhand. Fertilizing if the soil is less than ideal, add a slowrelease organic fertilizer at planting. Apr 22, 2017 download agriculture books publications free april 22, 2017 by hiran 4 comments do you grow or hope to cultivate vegetables, rice, grains or export agriculture corps in sri lanka.
I declare that this thesis entitled extraction of essential oils from ginger rhizome using steam distillation method is the result of my own research except as cited in the references. Mulch with coconut leaves or rice straw to suppress weed growth. Ginger cultivation, ginger processing and ginger value added products ginger is mentioned in the early literature of. An innovative method for cultivation of turmeric curcuma longa why are farmers switching to sti. Ginger is also grown as an intercrop in coconut, arecanut, coffee and orange plantations in kerala and karnataka. The seed rate varies from region to region and with the method of. A tissue culture plants b bits and c suckers tissue culture plants are small plants which are grown from the tissue of the banana plant, in bags, and are ready for planting for hygiene reasons, this is the preferred method for planting bananas 1. What ginger cant stand is frost, direct sun, strong winds, and soggy, waterlogged soil. It is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant of the. Handbook on spices and condiments cultivation, processing and extraction author.
The invention provides a ginger seedlingraising, transplanting and cultivating method, which comprises the processes of raising seedlings, accelerating germinations and rooting, adopting seedling adaptation in a shed, transplanting feeding blocks, planting in fields, managing and obtaining in the fields, and the like. Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant which is called as curcuma longa scientifically. Once planted, the ginger needs nothing but water and patience to mature into a delicious, spicy ingredient. How to grow ginger root planting ginger plant in your. Pdf this manual development was sponsored by farm africa ethiopia office ginger is. Aeroponic cultivation of ginger can provide highquality rhizomes that are free from pesticides and nematodes and can be produced in mildwinter greenhouses. The next step in growing ginger plants is to break or cut off a finger and make sure the section is at least 1 to 2 inches long as has at least one of the buds looks like a rounded point. Potential and viability analysis for ginger cultivation using fertigation technology in malaysia issn. Ginger is one of the most profitable item to grow in your. How to grow ginger step by step guide farming method.
Organic farming is a crop production method which encourages sustainable agriculture by enhancing the biological cycles in nature. Here is the complete information on turmeric plant, seed and production. Ginger farming organic, planting, harvesting, yield agri. The easiest way to get started growing ginger root is to get a few fresh rhizomes of someone who does. The rhizomes are planted in 23 rows of the beds and covered with soil. Growing ginger is hard work but very profitable daily. Potential and viability analysis for ginger cultivation using. Budding is a method of grafting in which the scion upper portion of the graft is a single bud rather than a piece of stem or twig. Ginger farming organic, planting, harvesting, yield. The forest areas of the ashanti, central, volta, eastern and the brong ahafo regions are good areas for ginger production. Ragi, groundnut, maize are other crops rotated with ginger. May 19, 2018 weed control is indeed a major problem in ginger production. Apr 30, 2015 uses ginger is popularly used as a spice in cooking and can be used fresh, dried or powdered. The seed rhizome looks similar to the mature ginger you find in the grocery store however unlike the supermarket ginger, this seed ginger is certified diseasefree and certified organic.
In karnataka, ginger is also mix cropped with ragi, red gram and castor. Production technology of spices, aromatic, medicinal plant crops 7. In the traditional methods of cultivation, farmers rely on organic inputs, local resources and practices. Ginger is a tropical crop adapted for cultivation even in regions of subtropical climate such as the high ranges. Ginger thrives the best in well drained soils like sandy or clay loam, red loam or lateritic loam. Ginger cultivation, ginger processing and ginger value added. Pdf traditional practices of ginger cultivation in. Ginger is a biennial or perennial reedlike herb, grown for the pungent, spicy underground stems or rhizomes. Nov, 2018 introduction to ginger cultivation project report. Wild ginger is originated in southern tropical africa south of malawi to the eastern part of south africa.
Harvesting methods wild ginger is harvested by digging and removal of all the roots from about 10 cm below the crown of the root. Afterward, liquid fertilizer may be applied every few weeks. The crops most commonly rotated with ginger in kerala are tapioca, chillies, dry paddy, gingelly etc. Ginger planting ginger is propagated by portions of rhizomes known as seed rhizomes. The chief ginger growing countries of the world are india, china, australia, east indies, west indies, mexico, jamaica, north africa and west africa. Few of us are lucky enough to have a garden with these conditions, but it. Ginger is called as spice bowl of the world for its production of superior and various quality spices. Potential and viability analysis for ginger cultivation. Turmeric plant can reach up to 1meter height and is highly branched with yellow to orange, cylindrical, aromatic rhizomes. Ginger, an indigenous plant, is an important spice crop of the world. Turmeric can be grown as a monocrop or with other plantation crops as intercrop. Before planting, the soils should be well tilled to provide a loose growing bed for bulb development. Turmeric cultivation, planting, harvesting guide asia farming. The fresh rhizome can be used to extract ginger essential oil which is used in ginger ale dark and bitter beer, beer alcoholic drink made from grain and wine alcoholic drink usually made from grapes or other fruits or flowers.
Gingerols are powerful antiinflammatory compounds that can help alleviate the pain caused. Farmers can make gold out of it, if they follow the proper farm management practices. This is the complete guide to grow ginger for profit answering all the how, where, when about this cultivation do you know. Ginger is one of excellent spice crops cultivated in asia and india accounts for 40 % of the worlds ginger production. Ginger cultivation project report, farming economics agri. Ginger root has high demand in national and international markets due to its excellent uses and benefits. This guide addresses the topics of cultivation, harvesting, transportation, processing, packaging and storage. The seed rate varies from region to region and with the method of cultivation adopted. Dec 07, 2017 sowing and growing ginger is very easy all it needs is loose soil and free flowing water for ginger cultivation. Apr, 2015 in this segment of etvs show annadata, watch scientific method of ginger cultivation. Before planting, seedrhizomes should also be treated similarly.
An experiment involving 34 ginger plants grown in aeroponics was performed in a temperature controlled greenhouse in tucson, arizona. This guide focuses on the edible species, but most. Ginger is grown as a mixed crop, in coconut, young coffee and orange plantations on the west coast. Pdf scientific cultivation of ginger zingiber officinalis. Record the location, date, product, application rate and method, and operator name. Ginger cultivation, ginger processing and ginger value. Cutworms, scale insects, and aphids are common ginger pests, but they do not cause.
Shri nim tshering lepcha, the president of lower nandok of nandoknaitam gpu, east sikkim district, is an innovative farmer engaging himself in different farm activities like offseason vegetable cultivation in lowcost houses, large cardamom cultivation, fishery, backyard poultry, dairy etc. Ginger zingiber officinalis ginger is commercially grown in. Vallad botany and planting bell pepper capsicum annuum, solanaceae. If you can provide these conditions growing ginger is easy. Ginger cultivation organic or nonorganic is commercially viable and profitable if you know how to grow ginger and take care of it. But the best time is middle of april when there is sufficient moisture in the soil. Handbook on spices and condiments cultivation, processing. Ginger is utilized widely as a spice, for pickles, candies and as a medicinal herb. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The optimum spacing for planting of ginger is 2545. In kerala, the seed rate varies from 1500 to 1800 kgha. Improved method of ginger cultivation hindi access madhyapradesh. Dry ginger is used for the manufacture of oil, oleoresin, essence, soft drink, nonalcoholic beverages and vitaminesed effervescent. It is the most commonly used method of grafting for production in the nursery.
Pdf traditional practices of ginger cultivation in northeast india. Ginger crop cultivation guide ginger farming indiaagronet. Ginger farming new technology bukidnon province youtube. Ginger is indigenous to indomalayan region and has been in cultivation in india since prehistoric times. It has a restricted distribution in south africa, zimbabwe, malawi and zambia. Learn how to grow ginger indoors and outdoors, what growing conditions this tropical plant needs to thrive and produce an abundance of the spicy and healthy root. Harvesting for planting material is further delayed until the leaves are completely dried out. When i started growing ginger root i expected it to be difficult. Annual total precipitation is projected to be decreased by 10. The plant is now extinct in nature owing to over collecting and only available from cultivation. If it is too high or too low, it will interfere with ginger growth.
It is now cultivated over a greater part of the tropical and temperate regions. Production technology of spices, aromatic, medicinal plant. Organic farming is a crop production method which encourages sustainable. Ginger cultivation ginger farming in india kisan suvidha. Comparison of ginger yield per hectare between fertigation system and conventional method for one season of ginger crop parameter fertigation system conventional method. Ginger is an important crop with garlic and seasoning vegetables. Know scientific method of ginger cultivation youtube. The present invention relates to a ginger cultivation method, and more particularly, to a ginger cultivation method for promoting the growth of ginger and harvesting high quality ginger. A large number of tribal farmers still practice the traditional methods of cultivation. Traditional practices of ginger cultivation in northeast india. Ginger is grown as a mixed crop, in coconut, young coffee and orange plantations on the west.
Ginger is a tropical plant adapted for cultivation even in regions of subtropical climate such as the high ranges. Plant propagation california rare fruit growers, inc. Plant each piece of ginger 24 inches 510 cm below loose soil, with the buds pointing upward. Ginger is commercially grown in almost all the states of northeastern region. Planting is done from february to april depending on rainfall and altitude. Ginger is cultivated in jhum lands, buns, zabo lands, terraced lands and in plains. Dry ginger has good demand abroad especially in the middle east markets. Ginger zingiber offinalis is an important spice crop of india and accounts for 45 % of the worlds ginger production.
Growing ginger root zingiber officinale learn how to grow ginger at home. Ginger can be planted from start of may up to middle of june. The complete book on ginger cultivation and manufacture of. Ginger cultivation project report, farming economics. Aeroponic cultivation of ginger zingiber officinale. Aeroponic cultivation of ginger zingiber officinale rhizomes.
The easiest way to get started growing ginger root is to get a few fresh rhizomes of someone who does grow ginger, at the time when the plant reshoots anyway early spring. Turmeric belongs to of the ginger family, zingiberaceae. Then a handful of cattle manure is applied to each of these pits. The main active components in ginger are gingerols, which are responsible for its distinct fragrance and flavor. There are chances of production of some chanceseedlings of very high superiority which may be of great importance for e. Sowing and growing ginger is very easy all it needs is loose soil and free flowing water for ginger cultivation. Pproduction guidelines roduction guidelines ffor garlicor. Turmeric cultivation, planting, harvesting guide asia. Several cultivars of ginger are grown in different ginger growing areas in india and they are. Learn how i grow ginger while intercropping cauliflower and broccolieng sub duration.
Turmeric production in india is about 78% of total production in the world. The cost of cultivation for ginger organic is approximately 44,000 per. The frequency of subsequent weeding depends on weed density. It is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger is propagated from small rhizome known as bits. Ginger loves a sheltered spot, filtered sunlight, warm weather, humidity, and rich, moist soil. Aeroponics could be an alternative production system for other highvalue root and rhizome crops, such as great burdock arctium lappa, ginger zingiber officinale 14, medicinal crops. It can be produced in many countries but it does best in moist, tropical conditions. Sikkim as it escapes from hailstorms, early planting leads to high yield.