It's time to grow ginger on the balcony.
Ginger likes warm environment, the temperature in the south is high, and it can be planted from June to April in 65438 every year, while the planting in the north can be postponed until May because of the cold weather.
Method for plan ginger on balcony
To grow ginger on the balcony, you need to choose a strong rhizome and cut it into many small pieces, each with 1-2 strong buds. After the wound is disinfected, put it in a well-ventilated place to dry, then plant it, water it, cover it with plastic film for heat preservation and moisture retention, and germinate in 10 day, then transplant it into a flowerpot and harvest it in autumn.
Soil for planting ginger on balcony
Ginger likes fertile and breathable soil. Homemade humus can be used. You can mix rotten leaves with garden soil, silt and bone meal. The soil needs to be disinfected before use to avoid eggs or bacteria.
Pot for planting ginger on balcony
The flowerpot for planting ginger can choose large and well-drained containers, such as planting boxes, large pottery pots, wooden boxes and so on. And several holes can be drilled at the bottom of these containers to let excess water in the soil flow out and reduce the occurrence of water accumulation.
Grow ginger on the balcony and water it.
Ginger likes humid environment, so it needs to be watered in time to keep the soil moist, but don't water it too much to avoid root rot. Under normal circumstances, the soil should be fully watered after drying.
Planting ginger and fertilizing on the balcony.
When planting ginger, you can apply sufficient base fertilizer, and pay attention to the fact that the base fertilizer should be fully decomposed and cannot be applied with thick fertilizer. Fertilizer should be used every time topdressing during the growing period.