Rooting for You | Beginner Edible Gardening

SPRING - growing ginger and turmeric - a beginner gardeners' guide to growing these delicious and healthy crops

Rooting for You | Beginner Edible Gardening

Show Notes

S7E11 Tess and Alyce talk all things growing ginger and turmeric. When to plant, what to plant and a detailed discussion on the climate needed (and how to create it if you don't naturally have it!). These are great crops for pots and small spaces, so everyone can have a go at growing their own!

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