tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post3136926806036128363..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: Planting a ginger surpriseCarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-42206522638814438292015-07-21T19:30:03.743+01:002015-07-21T19:30:03.743+01:00Oh! I made the same mistake with orchids; I was gi...Oh! I made the same mistake with orchids; I was given a couple that were table centrepieces at my niece's wedding. The flowers eventually dropped off and I was left with sticks in the pot so threw the plants out. Apparently they will happily regrow and flower if you leave them. The trick is to not overwater them, in fact a perfect plant for neglectful people. Keep your orchids on a bright windowsill (out of sight, heheh) and give them a tiny watering now and then and they should reflower. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-1288845587811419702015-07-20T13:31:47.815+01:002015-07-20T13:31:47.815+01:00I'm rubbish with indoor plants too (have two r...I'm rubbish with indoor plants too (have two rather sorry spider plants that were gifts, still hanging on, and a couple of orchids no longer flowering). I'll be v interested to hear how you get on with this. S xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-14517904074126837902015-07-20T11:28:42.247+01:002015-07-20T11:28:42.247+01:00Haha! My neighbour in the flat upstairs has moved ...Haha! My neighbour in the flat upstairs has moved hers out onto the stairwell. If it wasn't doing well indoors, it will definitely be a goner after a few months in the shade of the stairs. We all have a plant of shame! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-91453773869312420772015-07-18T19:31:44.150+01:002015-07-18T19:31:44.150+01:00I'm rubbish at indoor plants. There's a ve...I'm rubbish at indoor plants. There's a very sorry looking ficus across the room from me as I type this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-47265567300621628002015-07-18T17:21:04.937+01:002015-07-18T17:21:04.937+01:00Haha! Yes! A bit of fun but then gardening shoul...Haha! Yes! A bit of fun but then gardening shouldn't be all slog and eating! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-63524102744979968462015-07-18T17:19:59.899+01:002015-07-18T17:19:59.899+01:00Wise words, Endah - thank you. Experiments with pl...Wise words, Endah - thank you. Experiments with plants is a good thing, it's how I learn. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-201174730810019732015-07-18T17:18:37.325+01:002015-07-18T17:18:37.325+01:00Hi! Thanks for commenting - how exciting to be ab...Hi! Thanks for commenting - how exciting to be able to grow ginger outside. - I'm quite envious! I doubt the temps here in London will be hot enough but even a tiny plant will do me. Thanks for the good luck - I'll need it :oD ! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-88936574715124791922015-07-18T17:16:05.412+01:002015-07-18T17:16:05.412+01:00Oh, marvellous, Anna! I'm pleased we're b...Oh, marvellous, Anna! I'm pleased we're both going to be growing ginger from a root - let's compare notes! My ginger pieces tend to lurk once bought - used once for a recipe then consigned to the colander. I don't even buy big pieces … Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-3032728424864291092015-07-18T17:13:34.433+01:002015-07-18T17:13:34.433+01:00I can understand that, Matt. I'd be the same ...I can understand that, Matt. I'd be the same except that this one has found me so I feel I should give it a try at the very least. Only time will tell if it's going to work! (Indoor plants don't do well for me so we'll see.)Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-79205225501965754652015-07-14T01:13:32.441+01:002015-07-14T01:13:32.441+01:00wow, how exciting! I would want to plant it too, t...wow, how exciting! I would want to plant it too, though I suspect a Tasmanian climate is not very encouraging (not right now, especially) - as African aussie says, hothouse may be the way to go. but way to go!e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-66609521299260811212015-07-13T17:31:14.321+01:002015-07-13T17:31:14.321+01:00I think you should grow in this summer and move it...I think you should grow in this summer and move it into warmer place to keep the plant safe. I hope you'll be success on growing ginger.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-78154533457314735612015-07-13T02:14:40.280+01:002015-07-13T02:14:40.280+01:00I grow ginger all the time here in tropcial queens...I grow ginger all the time here in tropcial queensland Australia. I would think in your climate you should treat it as a hothouse plant. The ginger plant will only reach three feet at the very most! Some gingers get very tall, but not the edible ginger. good luck!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-20983271986574301702015-07-12T16:26:09.412+01:002015-07-12T16:26:09.412+01:00Snap! I recently found a piece of a ginger that ha...Snap! I recently found a piece of a ginger that had sprouted still in its plastic bag Caro. I'm ashamed to say that had been resident in the bag for about three months which does not say much about my prowess as a domestic goddess. It's now potted up though so it will be interesting to see what transpires.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-83699867679174850572015-07-11T20:20:45.053+01:002015-07-11T20:20:45.053+01:00I have a confession... I thought about growing gin...I have a confession... I thought about growing ginger but just couldn't be bothered; it looked too much like hard work for me! So I hope your hard work is rewarded and puts my laziness to shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-86630253955202446832015-07-10T23:13:38.610+01:002015-07-10T23:13:38.610+01:00It's a first for me too, Dina! I was like a ki...It's a first for me too, Dina! I was like a kid at Christmas when I found it! Yes, I hope it grows and will definitely be showing off if it all comes good! xx (You'll be going through the ginger now, I daresay, rather than just taking the first piece that comes to hand!)Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-41500861766918348102015-07-10T23:10:46.265+01:002015-07-10T23:10:46.265+01:00Ah, thanks for confirming that, CJ. I have the sam...Ah, thanks for confirming that, CJ. I have the same problem with tarragon but I do use that all the time (lovely with chicken!). I don't think I've ever seen fresh lemon grass in my local supermarket - does yours have fresh plants? I'd give it a go, if so! Have a lovely weekend! Rain forecast for Sunday here - hurrah! C xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-85795823255100453332015-07-10T23:04:29.466+01:002015-07-10T23:04:29.466+01:00I have to admit to being rather jealous, I always ...I have to admit to being rather jealous, I always have ginger in the house yet have NEVER come across a sprouting one! Gosh, how fascinating, I hope it grows, be good to have a follow up!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-34111503273101627872015-07-10T22:13:24.449+01:002015-07-10T22:13:24.449+01:00No, lemongrass isn't hardy. I had one for a w...No, lemongrass isn't hardy. I had one for a while. The secret is to wait until the supermarket get a new batch in and buy one straight away. I'll be interested to see how the ginger does. I hope you have a good weekend. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-88692190790540074332015-07-10T21:50:06.331+01:002015-07-10T21:50:06.331+01:00I think it may be a bit of fun, Sarah! I've n...I think it may be a bit of fun, Sarah! I've never tried growing lemon grass although a friend had a plant that she was given. Unfortunately she never used it and then it died. I've a feeling it's not hardy. Hope yours grows for you - do let me know! Caro xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-45353415154460766912015-07-10T21:46:03.209+01:002015-07-10T21:46:03.209+01:00I'm feeling optimistic about this despite my a...I'm feeling optimistic about this despite my ability to kill all houseplants in my care. After all, if it can survive the life in the colander, what harm can I do? Apart from overwatering, of course. Or underwatering. Ah well. There will definitely be updates. Unless I kill it. :o) xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-24261392248375396462015-07-10T21:35:10.982+01:002015-07-10T21:35:10.982+01:00Yes, it will - especially as I'm rubbish with ...Yes, it will - especially as I'm rubbish with indoor plants! (Air plants are my one success story, indoors.) Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-56102788874754130932015-07-10T21:34:20.309+01:002015-07-10T21:34:20.309+01:00Thanks for the warning, guys! Don't want the f...Thanks for the warning, guys! Don't want the fresh ginger to be too overpowering! Sounds like you've grown the plant in your garden? Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-19177363304917303652015-07-10T20:09:53.842+01:002015-07-10T20:09:53.842+01:00That looks a good experiment to try! I have plante...That looks a good experiment to try! I have planted lemon grass this year for the first time and it is doing quite well so far, have you ever tried growing it?<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-46876307432850859872015-07-10T15:37:25.886+01:002015-07-10T15:37:25.886+01:00Fresh ginger is even more powerful and flavoursome...Fresh ginger is even more powerful and flavoursome!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-87705800438951215202015-07-10T14:27:23.221+01:002015-07-10T14:27:23.221+01:00It'll be interesting to see how you get on wit...It'll be interesting to see how you get on with this. Flighty xxFlightyhttp://flightplot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com