Ginger in a bag – Why to grow ginger in cocopeat under cover.
Growing ginger hydroponically in cocopeat is a good way to cultivate this pungent herb. However, it’s important to have a good growing medium. This medium must provide support for ginger’s long roots and keep moisture and nutrients available to the plant. Since ginger is a vigorous grower, it needs a lot of light and space.
As the worldwide demand for ginger increases, it is becoming one of the most lucrative crops to grow. In the last decade, there has been an increase in its consumption by 400%. In 2016, the total global production of ginger was 32,400 tonnes.
“Ginger is a well-known spice and it is also used for medicinal purposes. It has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for numerous illnesses. Nowadays, many people use ginger as a method of preventing illness, treating colds and fighting flu. In addition to this, ginger is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and it is often recommended for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It is also commonly used to treat nausea, heartburn and stomach aches.
This is one of the plants that you can grow easily with the right methods and management practices. As the demand for ginger increases, the supply chain has to meet the demand. With floods hampering harvesting and selling of produce, growers have to find new methods to be able to produce this crop in a manner that not only makes it economically viable but also be able to harvest it, in a way that is not overly labour intensive.
Article by Zak Iqbal
