The rhizome is brown, with a corky outer layer and paleyellow scented center. Here is the complete information on turmeric plant, seed and production. However, the facility of welldrained soil is the key factor that plays an important role in successful ginger cultivation. However, being an exhaustive crop, soil should be rich in fertility. Ginger plants require mildly acidic soils for healthy growth and rhizome production.
The above ground shoot is erect and reedlike with linear leaves that are arranged alternately on the stem. The ideal ph for growing ginger is a ph, ranging between 5. Ginger can be grown both under rain fed and irrigated conditions. Avoid water stagnation in field as it cannot survive in water logged conditions. Young ginger and turmeric have delicate skins, so the crop should be harvested with care. If it is too high or too low, it will interfere with ginger growth. Pdf this manual development was sponsored by farm africa ethiopia office ginger is one of the most important spice crops.
Statewise area, production and productivity of ginger in north eastern region. Aeroponic cultivation of ginger zingiber officinale rhizomes. Planting a crop of ginger in the same spot year after year will use up one set of nutri ents in the soil and increase the fungal and nematode. Turmeric can be grown as a monocrop or with other plantation crops as intercrop. Ginger farming organic, planting, harvesting, yield. Ginger prices are ruling at higher despite the crop being 30 per cent higher than last year. Ginger zingiber offinalis is an important spice crop of india and accounts for 45 % of the worlds ginger production. Ginger is grown as a mixed crop, in coconut, young coffee and orange plantations on the west coast.
This is in addition to the requirement of man women days required for the main crop of arecanut and coconut. It has a restricted distribution in south africa, zimbabwe, malawi and zambia. If planting in pots, plant one piece per large pot 14 in. Turmeric plant can reach up to 1meter height and is highly branched with yellow to orange, cylindrical, aromatic rhizomes. Wild ginger is originated in southern tropical africa south of malawi to the eastern part of south africa. However, being an exhausting crop it is not desirable to grow ginger in the same soil year after year.
Sharath pendekanti from machireddy palli,sangareddy dt,grew ginger in two acres of his land as an inter crop in miliadubia garden. Ginger is cultivated as a rainfed crop in high rainfall areas uniform distribution for 5 to 7 months and irrigated crop in fewer rainfall areas where distribution is not uniform. Below you will know the planting to harvest procedure in brief. It is cultivated up to an elevation of 1500 m above sea level. Pdf scientific cultivation of ginger zingiber officinalis. Ginger is a tropical crop and thrives well in warm and humid climate. Let us discuss today about how to grow ginger and ginger cultivation project report. Plant each piece of ginger 24 inches 510 cm below loose soil, with the buds pointing upward. Gingerols are powerful antiinflammatory compounds that can help alleviate the pain caused by arthritis. Ginger cultivation organic or nonorganic is commercially viable and profitable if you know how to grow ginger and take care of it. Mar 08, 2015 ginger can be cultivated organically as an inter or mixed crop provided all the other crops are grown following organic methods. In about eight to ten months depending upon the maturity of the variety, the ginger crop is ready to harvest.
Economics of ginger root production in hawaii t his publication examines the. Most of the world trade in ginger is as a dried spice, however fresh rhizomes are also traded. Ginger grows well in warm and humid climate and is cultivated from sea level to an altitude of 1500 m above sea level. It is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant of the. The seed rhizome looks similar to the mature ginger you find in the grocery store however unlike the supermarket ginger, this seed ginger is certified diseasefree and certified organic. Aeroponic cultivation of ginger zingiber officinale. The easiest way to get started growing ginger root is to get a few fresh rhizomes of someone who does grow ginger, at the time when the plant reshoots anyway early spring. Farmers can make gold out of it, if they follow the proper farm management practices. Application of dried coconut leaves as mulch in ginger beds after removing the petiole at the time of planting is also recommended. Pdf organic farming in india a study of ginger cultivation.
Ginger is a rhizome that grows underground from a seed piece sometimes called the mother. The antiinflammatory and antinausea qualities of ginger have applications in the pharmaceutical industry. How to grow ginger step by step guide farming method. When fully mature leaves turn yellow and start drying up gradually. Dry ginger is used for the manufacture of oil, oleoresin, essence, soft drink, nonalcoholic beverages and vitaminesed effervescent soft drinks. Dec 07, 2017 sowing and growing ginger is very easy all it needs is loose soil and free flowing water for ginger cultivation. Ginger farming organic, planting, harvesting, yield agri.
Management plant ginger in welldraining soils or on hills created by tilling. Turmeric cultivation, planting, harvesting guide asia farming. Detailed guide to commercial ginger production in ghana. However, irrigated crop like drip irrigation can yield up to 30 to 40 tonnes hectare the 1 kg ginger cost is around rs. The cost of cultivation for ginger organic is approximately 44,000 per acre. Ginger cultivation project report, farming economics agri. Sowing and growing ginger is very easy all it needs is loose soil and free flowing water for ginger cultivation. Ginger crop cultivation ginger farming guide indiaagronet. Turmeric cultivation, planting, harvesting guide asia. Zbnf ginger cultivation in inter crop system sharath. Ginger farming profitable to farmers in taraganj the new. Ginger zingiber officinale is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine.
Demanding higher price, ginger growers hold back produce. In the 1980s, ginger world production was estimated at 100,000 t, but because of the several forms in which it is traded and the fact that a high proportion is consumed in the countries where it is grown or is used to provide seeds for the next crop, it is difficult to get accurate figures21. Dry ginger has good demand abroad especially in the middle east markets. Ginger plant has a long history of cultivation known to originate in southeast asia and then have spread to india, west africa, and the caribbean. Ginger can be cultivated organically as an inter or mixed crop provided all the other crops are grown following organic methods. Ginger cultivation ginger farming in india kisan suvidha.
The employment generated in intercropping has been estimated as 108 man and 24 woman days. Ginger thrives best in welldrained soils like sandy loam, clay loam, red loam or lateritic loam. Ginger crop cultivation guide ginger farming indiaagronet. Dec 06, 2017 turmeric cultivation in india is a good business. Production, processing and marketing of ginger in southern. The production of ginger in 1 hectare 15 to 25 tons depends on soil conditions, variety and climate.
A good number of farmers who once used to cultivate paddy in their fields are now cultivating ginger as the cultivation of the crop has become more. Dried coconut leaves after the removal of the petiole, split into two at the. The forest areas of the ashanti, central, volta, eastern and the brong ahafo regions are good areas for ginger production. P, ginger crop being shade loving crop, farmers are oftenly growing tomato, chillies, maize, tobacco and amaranthus along with ginger. Ginger and turmeric are harvested by hand with a dig ging fork. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. Ginger diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation.
This crop t hrives best in well drained friable loamy soils rich in humus. Complete information on ginger farming in india with planting, plant protection, harvesting and curing. Expansion ratio of ginger can vary based on growing conditions, but has been reported as high as 1012 lbs. Introduction ginger is a commercially produced horticultural crop in snnps, ethiopia. Ginger is called as spice bowl of the world for its production of superior and various quality spices. The crop requires constantly hot 2535 0 c and moist climate with a welldistributed annual rainfall of at least 01500mm occurring mainly in the 9 months of the crops growth. Ginger is also grown as an inter crop in coconut and arecanut gardens. Ginger, an indigenous plant, is an important spice crop of the world. Gingerbanana legume or gingervegetablelegume can be adopted 5. Ginger is one of excellent spice crops cultivated in asia and india accounts for 40 % of the worlds ginger production.
Vallad botany and planting bell pepper capsicum annuum, solanaceae. Being an exhaustive crop, it is desirable to include a leguminous crop in rotation with ginger. Several cultivars of ginger are grown in the different ginger growing areas in india. What ginger cant stand is frost, direct sun, strong winds, and soggy, waterlogged soil. Aeroponic cultivation of ginger can provide highquality rhizomes that are free from pesticides and nematodes and can be produced in mildwinter greenhouses. It is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant of the gastrointestinal tract. Sudharshan encyclopedia of life support systems eolss production is concentrated mainly in india and guatemala. Sudharshan encyclopedia of life support systems eolss 140 days. Conventionally grown as a tropical field crop, ginger is plagued by soilborne disease and nematode problems. The complete book on ginger cultivation and manufacture of. Cultivation of ginger has brought smiles on the faces of the farmers of taraganj upazila in rangpur district, as they are getting comparatively more profit through the cultivation of the spicy crop.
The tops are trimmed with a knife and the roots are washed to remove dirt. Still india and china is the major producers and exporters. The fresh rhizome can be used to extract ginger essential oil which is used in ginger ale dark and bitter beer, beer alcoholic drink made from grain and wine alcoholic drink usually made from grapes or other fruits or flowers. Ginger requires 01500 mm of water during its crop cycle. Turmeric production in india is about 78% of total production in the world. Ginger is commercially grown in almost all the states of northeastern region. Ginger root has high demand in national and international markets due to its excellent uses and benefits. If planting in rows, keep each piece 8 inches 20 cm apart. Nov 06, 2015 ginger is a tro pical crop adapted for cultivation even in regions of subtropical climate such as the high ranges. Turmeric belongs to of the ginger family, zingiberaceae. Unesco eolss sample chapters soils, plant growth and crop production cardamom, ginger and turmeric muthuswamy anandaraj and m. In this method,crop completely resisting pest attack even though. Harvesting is done from the 6th month onwards for making vegetable ginger.
Package of practices for cultivation of ginger icar. Nov, 2018 introduction to ginger cultivation project report. Do not cultivate ginger crop on same site year after year. Apr 30, 2015 uses ginger is popularly used as a spice in cooking and can be used fresh, dried or powdered. Thus, it became a necessary story in ginger cultivation, which encouraged other farmers of the region to opt for cultivation as high value cash crop ginger.
Ginger farming guide food and agriculture organization of the. Ginger is grown as a mixed crop, in coconut, young coffee and orange. Ginger, zingiber officinale, is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant in the family zingiberaceae grown for its edible rhizome underground stem which is widely used as a spice. Sti is onethird greater than in conventional turmeric cultivation. For successful cultivation of the crop, a moderate rainfall at sowing time till the rhizomes sprout, fairly heavy and well distributed.
Organic farming is a crop production method which encourages sustainable agriculture by enhancing the biological cycles in nature. Uses ginger is popularly used as a spice in cooking and can be used fresh, dried or powdered. May 19, 2018 the crop requires constantly hot 2535 0 c and moist climate with a welldistributed annual rainfall of at least 01500mm occurring mainly in the 9 months of the crops growth. Green ginger is used in salads and dried in preserves, achars. At this time last year, prices ranged from rs 1,600 to rs 1,800 for a 60kg bag, depending on the area of w.
Simpl tricks for selection of ginger seeds duration. Growing ginger is hard work but very profitable daily. The main active components in ginger are gingerols, which are responsible for its distinct fragrance and flavor. The plant is now extinct in nature owing to over collecting and only available from cultivation. Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant which is called as curcuma longa scientifically. Dry ginger is used for the manufacture of oil, oleoresin, essence, soft drink, nonalcoholic beverages and. Ginger is a tropical crop adapted for cultivation even in.
Ginger banana legume or ginger vegetablelegume can be adopted 5. India has been the largest producer, consumer and exporter till 1980, but afterwards its position was taken over by. Statewise area, production and productivity of of ginger in india 200506. Nov 26, 20 ginger prices are ruling at higher despite the crop being 30 per cent higher than last year. Studies have also shown that ginger helps boost the immune system, protect against colorectal. The fruit is a trilocular capsule, ovateglobose, dark green to pale green in. Ginger is a tropical crop adapted for cultivation even in regions of subtropical climate such as the high ranges. Ginger tea, with a spoonful of honey, is a household remedy in common cold, influenza and hoarseness of throat. Ginger is a tro pical crop adapted for cultivation even in regions of subtropical climate such as the high ranges. Roscoe in hawaiis major ginger growing area, the eastern half of the big island.
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