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A Value Chain and Processing Report Ginger growing is one of the most lucrative agricultural
ventures that command high prices for the final products on the market (GREEN GOLD). As
compared to other legumes and tuber crops, ginger has higher prices owing to its limited
cultivation areas in the country and its long growth and gestation period of 8 months. EXPORT
GINGER FARMING: As of 2017, we have secured wide organic ginger export markets for
Fresh Ginger, Dry Dehydrated Ginger, Powder Ginger, and Ginger essential oil. To join the
network of Organic Ginger export farmers, kindly drop us an email
at ginger.farming@greeninguganda.org or call 0752-726247 or whatsapp 0793-200002 We can
only buy Ginger products on from our network farmers who have bought planting materials from
us.
Field Preparation

Normally field preparation takes place during the dry season, below are the steps to follow:-

 Bush Clearing
 1st Plough, Ginger needs a well prepared field were the soils have been dug and softened
such that when the crop starts growing, it easily breaks through.
 Leave grass to start growing again & spray with weed herbicides.
 2nd Plough.
 Remove all the grass, roots & tree stamps.
 Ensure the garden is free of shades.
 The soils must be well drained.
 After planting, spread a layer of coffee husks as organic manure.
 Weeding should start immediately, weeds are sited.
 Application of fertizers to boost harvest is advised.
 Application of pesticides.

Planting & Harvesting Ginger

Initial planting of the ginger rhizome is the most expensive activity of the planting process. This
is crucial as planting requires good timing and seeds i.e. land preparation should be done during
the dry season and planting should commence before the rainy season starts.ginger can grow in a
variety of soils that have good drainage and rich in phosphoric nutrients. Deep loam soils are the
best for the production of the crop but clay soils, sandy soils, and stony soils must be avoided. To
plant an acre of Ginger, you will need 9-10 bags that is approximately 1 ton of rhizomes.
FERTILIZATION: Coffee husks are good fertilizers for the ginger crop. An acre can take about
3 to 6 lorries. The husks can be applied before planting. They are spread out evenly in the whole
field and then covered with soils. Also phosphate is good for fertilizing; an acre requires a supply
of 50kg. These are mixed in the soils at planting.
Planting The Rhizomes

Ginger is propagated by dividing the root stock or rhizomes. Seeds are planted 30cm from each
other in drills in the field spaced by 60cm.

Havesting Ginger

A maturity crop shows yellowing of the aerial parts and withering. The top part finally dries off
and falls to the ground. It is advisable to leave the crop unharvested for the first year and it
sprouts again and is harvested at the second year. In this way, the yields increase. With good
farming practices, management & Care, an acre of Ginger will yield upto 10 tons. With Good
prices, in an acre you can earn UG Shs 60,000,000 (Sixty Million Uganda Shillings) Harvesting
is done by uprooting the whole plant. The yields depend on many factors like fertility of the
soils, supply of rains, and others but if all goes well, an acre can produce about 2 to 8 tons. If a
kilogram is sold at sh8,000 at the field, a single ton can fetch sh8,000,000.
Integrated Pest & Disease Management For
Ginger

Field hygiene is more important to manage the pests and diseases. Avoid water stagnation,
provide adequate drainage, remove weeds periodically, apply only well rotted FYM compost @
25 t/ha and thoroughly incorporate it in the soil, apply dolomite @ 2 t/ha before sowing to
increase soil pH, sow ginger in raised beds of at least 25-30 cm height and provide mulching
with leaves and twigs of chilaune (Schima wallichii) or Banmara (Eupatorium sp) or utis (Alnus
nepalensis) or mustard oil cake @ 5 to 10 t/ha and follow crop rotation of 2 to 4 years depending
on the incidence and severity of the diseases. Soil application of Biocontrol agents like T.
harzianum and P. fluorescence during planting time @ 2-5% gives effective control of the
diseases, Use good quality rhizome for sowing. Procure disease free seeds from disease free are.
Before sowing, treat the rhizome in hot water (51oC for 10 min) and again in solution of
Bordeaux mixture 1% for 15 min. Add Streptocyclin (20g/ 100 l water) if bacterial wilt is also a
problem. Dry the rhizome in shade and then sow. If cut rhizome are to be planted, they should be
treated after cutting. Treat rhizome with bio-inoculant Pseudomonas fluorescens and
Trichoderma harzianum followed by soil application 60 days after planting to reduce rhizome
rot. Once the diseases is spotted in the field, remove the affected clumps and drench the soil with
Bordeaux mixture 1% at 15 days interval. Diseased plants should be identified while the crop is
in field. Rhizomes from such plants should not be selected for the seed purpose. Mechanical
collection and destruction of grubs, weevils, larvae and adult beetle periodically will reduce the
incidence of insect pests. If white grub is predominant, apply Nimbicidine @ 2-5 ml/ l. It has
been observed that diseases spread fast after mother rhizome (mau) extraction. Hence, drench the
soil with fungicide immediately after mau extraction and again this practice has to be followed
keeping into consideration the cost – benefit ratio of mau extraction and disease incidence.

Market Availability

Fresh ginger prices are subject to fluctuations basing mainly on the different seasons. The price
peaked to 6,000Ugx per kg during the dry season where there was scarcity. It then dropped to
3,000Ugx per kg during the bumper harvest when there was plenty. Uganda is ranked 26th in
Ginger production worldwide, whilst Kenya is ranked 24th, with average output per year
estimated at 170 and 329 tons respectively. Uganda’s main trade partners are Tanzania, Rwanda,
Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan, etc. The ginger is partly consumed locally. There is good
demand from biscuit company to produce ginger flavoured biscuits. In Uganda the major outlets
for Ginger include: • Owino Market • Nakasero Market • The Breweries.
Varieties Available On The Market

Basically there are two varieties • The land race (local) with small rhizomes • The hybrid with
big rhizomes.

Uses Of Ginger Plant

Ginger has the following uses:

 Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid by increasing the
production of digestive fluids and saliva.
 Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhoea and stomach cramping.
 Ginger root is also used to treat nausea related to both motion sickness and morning
sickness.
 Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation
associated with Arthritis, Rheumatism and Muscle Spasms.
 Ginger’s therapeutic properties effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, removing
toxins from the body, cleansing the bowels and kidneys, and nourishing the skin.
  Other uses for ginger root include the treatment of Asthma, Bronchitis and other
Respiratory problems by loosening and expelling phlegm from the Lungs.
 Ginger root may also be used to help break fevers by warming the body and increasing
perspiration.
 Ginger has long been said to have Aphrodisiac powers, taken either internally or
externally. It is mentioned in the Karma Sutra.
 In the Philippines Ginger is chewed to expel evil spirits.
 It is a known Diaphoretic, meaning it causes one to sweat.
 Used in instant Masalas.
 Dried Ginger is a sort of a ready mix for all food preparations. • In the pharmaceutical
industry, Ginger is used for extracting oleoresins.

Challenges Faced In Ginger Growing

The challenges facing farmers include the following:-

 lack of planting stock.

 Lack of capital to get inputs.
 lack of planting stock.
 lack of planting stock.

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