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How—and When—to Water Your Ginger Plants

Gardening Guide: The Zesty Ginger Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Ginger

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How—and When—to Water Your Ginger Plants

By Norann Oleson

Watering ginger plants.

Watering ginger plants.

Watering ginger is a delicate dance of staying right in the Goldilocks zone—not too much, not too little. Ginger being a tropical plant, it does love heat and humidity, but not to the point of being soggy. No one likes sitting around with wet feet.

Ginger plants do best with saturated soil up to twice weekly. Check the soil; if it’s dry to the touch, give the plant a little drink. Daily misting of the leaves will emulate that tropical vibe ginger likes so much.

Ginger does love humidity, so keeping ginger plants close to a water source is a good idea; if you live in a really humid region, here’s a reason to celebrate!

Whatever you do, don’t let the soil dry out to the point that you see dust or cracks in the earth. If you’re growing your ginger in containers, you don’t ever want to see the soil pulling away from the side of the container. Keep that watering can handy!

In the fall, as your plants wind down into their last month of growing, you can reduce your watering and let the soil dry out a bit. This will encourage the ginger root to mature and finish forming rhizomes.

How often do you water your ginger plants? And what time of day do you water? Please tell us how you ensure that your ginger plants get the right amount of water.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Ginger Plants
  • Classifications of Ginger Plants
  • Choosing to Grow from “Seed Ginger” or Seedlings
  • Growing Ginger in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Ginger Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Ginger
  • Should You Fertilize Your Ginger Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Ginger Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Ginger Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Ginger Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Ginger Garden
  • Bringing in the Ginger Harvest
  • Storing and Preserving Your Ginger
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Ginger
  • Plant Profiles

  • Bitter Ginger
  • Myoga Ginger
  • Beehive Ginger
  • Common Ginger
  • Recipes

  • Sweet Ginger Meatloaf
  • Ginger Maple Chicken
  • Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing
  • Pillow-Soft Ginger Cookies
  • Pickled Ginger
  • Pickled Ginger Carrots
  • Candied Ginger
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Ginger
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Ginger
  • Resources about Ginger
  • Ginger Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Grow an Indoor Spice Garden
  • All About Planting and Growing Ginger Indoors
  • How to Use Ginger: Adding Spice to Your Life!
  • The Zesty Ginger Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Ginger

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