Stop Buying Ginger from the Store: Grow an Endless Supply at Home in a Pot

Select a plump ginger root with visible knobs or buds (these are the growing points).

If needed, soak the root in warm water overnight to encourage sprouting.

Prepare the Pot

Use a wide pot since ginger grows horizontally underground.

Fill it with loose, well-draining potting soil.

Plant the Ginger

Place the ginger root with the buds facing upward.

Cover lightly with 1–2 inches of soil.

Water gently to moisten the soil.

Provide Proper Care

Place the pot in a warm, shaded spot (ginger loves indirect sunlight).

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.

Mist the soil surface occasionally to maintain humidity.

Watch It Grow