The properties of ginger range from the strengthening of the immune system and to the treatment of gastric disorders, so it is one of the most popular foods. But it is also the favorite of many due to Its characteristic taste and the benefits it has for health. Take advantage that it is very easy to plant it and cultivate it at home to integrate it into your plants collection.
The ginger root has a large number of beneficial health properties. quokkabottles / unspash.
A spicy and healthy root
The spicy and alimonated flavor of ginger is unmistakable in any of your presentations. This is a plant originally from the Eastern East, which has spread to almost all tropical regions of the world, becoming one of the most popular medicinal foods with endless benefits. The properties of the ginger keep certain similarities with those of food such as turmeric and cardamom, thanks to what it contains Gingerola key compound that brings numerous anti -inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
Ginger is characterized by its flavor and multiple properties. Noonbrew / Unspash.
Plant your own ginger in your home
The first thing you have to do to start with this process is to get a piece of ginger root of good size that you can buy in any market or greengrocer. Then submerges the piece of ginger in a glass of water to absorb the humidity necessary to germinate, and let it stand between three and four hours. After this time, remove the water ginger and place the piece of still wet inside a plastic bag, where you must let it rest again at least for at least a week. Then you will notice the first outbreaks in the piece of ginger rhizoma, which will mean that you are ready to be sown.
Prepare all the materials you will need to sow your root and make sure that the pot or garden where you are going to plant the piece of ginger root has a adequate drainage to avoid waterlogging. It is advisable to add perlite to the earth, fertilizer or humus and combine it with three parts of ecological land. Before sowing ginger it is important to divide the root, Especially if you plan to sow it in a large pot, so you can leave your piece of root in several pieces to get more product.
It was time to plant the ginger, but remember that you do not have to make a hole and bury the piece, but that You must place the pieces on the substrate and let them grow. A trick is to place the rhizome in a horizontal position and carefully sink it little by little, leaving the yolks or outbreaks out. Finally, the land of the garden or pot where the rhizome is planted directly and repeats it is planted and repeated Every 2-3 days.
Take care of your ginger in the best way
The desired temperature to cultivate ginger at home is between 20 ° C and 21 ° Csince they are not resistant enough to endure intense heat or cold. So it is recommended to sow it as an interior plant as long as it is kept away from the air conditioners or heating radiators.