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Ginger

Sown Apr–May · 210–240 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for ginger.

Its window is Apr–May. That opens in April, 7 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same spice group — soonest to crop first

Saffron 90–110 days Celery Seed 140–170 days Asafoetida (Hing) 4–5 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Apr–May
Duration 210–240
Spacing 25 × 20 cm
Soil pH 5.5–6.5
Water 1300–1800 mm
Temperature 20–30 °C
Seed rate 1.5–2 t rhizome
Yield 15–20 t fresh
Watch for Soft rot, bacterial wilt

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Ginger

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