Choose fresh, plump ginger rhizomes with visible buds
Soak the rhizomes in water overnight
Cut into pieces with at least one bud each
Let cut pieces dry for 1 to 2 days
Prepare loose, rich, well-draining soil
Mix in compost or aged manure
Select a warm, shaded or partly shaded location
Plant rhizomes 2 to 4 inches deep
Place pieces 8 to 12 inches apart
Position buds facing upward
Water lightly after planting
Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilize lightly every few weeks
Protect from cold and frost
Harvest when leaves start yellowing and dying back