To harvest mature ginger, harvest when the part of the ginger plant above ground begins to wilt and turn yellow, and the rhizome has expanded and fully matured. ginger harvest period should be done on a sunny day without rain. The earlier the ginger harvest time, the lower the yield. The earlier the time to harvest ginger, the lower the yield, the higher the moisture content of the ginger and the weaker the spiciness, and the long-term preservation of ginger is limited.
Ginger harvest period in Vietnam
It usually takes about 8-10 months for ginger plants to begin to be harvested because at this time the ginger root will have high yield and good quality.
Ginger harvesting period in Vietnam will take place from November to March every year. The ideal time for harvesting and processing is when the weather is colder and drier.
The ginger harvest period in each specific area in Vietnam may vary according to time and actual conditions in each region. In addition to seasonal harvests, some farmers can also grow ginger year-round for a continuous harvest.
Ginger is an important crop in Vietnamese agricultural production. Vietnam is a leading ginger producer and exporter in the world. Vietnam has main ginger growing regions including the provinces of Bac Giang, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Lao Cai.
In Vietnam, mature ginger is usually harvested about 8 to 10 months after planting. Young ginger can be harvested after about 3 to 4 months. Harvest time varies depending on locality.
Before harvesting, the ginger plant will be inspected to ensure that it is free of disease, pests or serious damage. Choose healthy ginger plants with no signs of abnormalities.
The time when the ginger plant is selected for harvest is when the plant has reached the appropriate age and size, the ginger has grown large enough and has plump roots before harvesting.
When harvesting ginger, farmers will dig the ginger out of the soil and cut off the leaf branches. Ginger will be cleaned and separated into roots and tubers, then preserved and processed according to usage needs.
Ginger harvesting method
Harvesting period of young and mature ginger
Young ginger harvest period
The harvest period for young ginger is usually about 3 to 4 months after planting. Young ginger can also be replanted and new ginger plants grown.
Harvesting young ginger at the right time is most beneficial for improving the quality and profitability of harvesting young ginger. Harvest time is when the ginger is still hard on the ground, when the ginger branches and forms branches, and when the rhizome grows most strongly.
Harvesting young ginger too early will result in small ginger roots, low productivity and low profits. Harvesting young ginger too late will reduce the moisture in the young ginger, the flesh will become old and rough, the shredded ginger will increase, the spiciness will be stronger, and the value of harvesting young ginger will be lost.
The process of harvesting young ginger is very careful, not injuring the plant and leaving enough young ginger on the plant for it to continue growing.
Harvesting young ginger can affect the further growth of the ginger plant and the future yield of mature ginger.
Therefore, you should consider and adjust the harvesting of young ginger appropriately.
Harvesting period of mature ginger
Mature ginger is harvested 8-10 months after planting. Before harvesting, ginger is inspected to ensure it is mature and does not show any signs of disease or serious damage.
How to harvest mature ginger: farmers will dig around the root of the ginger and then gently pull the ginger out of the ground, limiting damage to the roots and tubers. After digging the ginger out of the soil, separate the tuber and roots from each other. Be careful not to damage the bulbs and roots while handling.