Planting Ginger Roots from Store
Answered by: Inge Poot
Question from: Ernie Zamora
Posted on: April 17, 2007

Can ginger roots sold at grocery stores be planted? If so, what kind of soil should I use?

If the roots are fresh and have not been treated to delay sprouting, then yes you can plant them. Plant in tropical plant soil, well-drained, but fairly rich and water retentive.

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