Choose a fresh, plump ginger rhizome with visible growth buds
Soak the rhizome in water overnight
Cut into pieces, making sure each piece has at least one bud
Let cut pieces dry for 1 to 2 days
Fill a wide pot with rich, well-draining soil
Plant the rhizome pieces 1 to 2 inches deep with buds facing up
Space pieces several inches apart
Water lightly after planting
Place the pot in warm, indirect sunlight
Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
Maintain warm temperatures
Fertilize lightly every few weeks during active growth
Add more soil around the stems as they grow
Harvest small pieces after 4 to 6 months
Harvest mature rhizomes after 8 to 10 months
Stop watering before full harvest
Dig up the rhizomes carefully
Replant a portion of the rhizome for continued growth