Grow guide

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Planting + spacing

Days to harvest
240 days – 300 days
Harvest window
60 days
Spacing in row
12"
Row spacing
18"

Sun + water

Sun hours
4 hrs – 6 hrs
Water per week
1.5"
Container friendly
Yes

Companions

Plant with

marigold french, lemongrass

Avoid

Next steps

Add ginger to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.

Post-harvest storage tip

Store fresh rhizomes unwashed in the refrigerator crisper for several weeks.

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