Getting started growing ginger hydroponically in coir

Move your ginger out of the ground and future proof your farm

Interested in growing ginger or looking to improve your crop? Farming ginger hydroponically has many benefits, including better yield, reduced disease risk and productive crops that can mature faster. Whether you’re moving your ginger crop out of the ground, or this is your first time farming ginger, there are several important factors to consider before you decide if hydroponic ginger farming is right for you. Read on for our expert advice on why to grow ginger hydroponically, what to consider to be successful and how to get started!

• Reduced soil-borne disease risk
• Improved productivity and yield
• Increased crop quality; including potency, flavour and aroma
• Cleaner crops reducing post-harvest labour need and spoilage risk
• Dramatic reduction in chemical use overall
• More ability to harvest on market demand
• The cultivation of clean rhizomes “seed” or “mother” pieces

What do I need to consider before I start growing ginger hydroponically?

Coir substrate

A successful ginger crop starts with the right substrate. A well-balanced blend of coir (cocopeat) is recommended to allow rhizome expansion while still maintaining consistent water-holding capacity (WHC) and air-filled porosity (AFP) throughout the lifecycle of the crop. Galuku in conjunction with leading Australian Ginger farmers has done over seven years of research to develop their proven blend and product solution tailored to the successful cultivation of ginger and turmeric crops.

Irrigation infrastructure

Suitable irrigation infrastructure is essential to ensure successful ginger cultivation. We recommend an A & B stock tank system with pH adjustment, automated dosing and computerised controller support. This will allow precise control of the root-zone environment.

Specialised expertise and support

Having the right products is only a portion of successfully growing ginger hydroponically in coir. With any new growing method or crop you need specialised support from experts who know how to help you succeed. Galuku believes in partnering with their growers, and is here to support and advise you on project design, layout, infrastructure, nutrition, and irrigation strategy to ensure your crop is the best it can be. Our patented systems and years of research and development position us as the perfect partner for you and your hydroponic ginger crop.

Timing consideration

Implementing a commercial hydroponic ginger growing system can be a lengthy process. Depending on the complexity and scale of your project, availability of supply, and other factors it can take up to 6 months to get everything in place to be ready for planting out. Scoping out your needs early is key to reaching your goals, book a consultation so we can help!

If you’re serious about growing ginger commercially, growing ginger hydroponically in coir is the best choice. Experience better yields, cleaner disease-free crops, reduced labour, increased productivity and much more! Learn how to start for yourself by downloading our free ginger guide.