... now you might all know this already, but I only found out recently that if you buy big lumps of ginger from the market at a reasonable price (as I do) you can peel and freeze it whole. Then grate what you need from frozen or hack it off with a sharp knife.
Brilliant, I hate waste!
Just a thought, I did exactly the same thing. However, did find it was a bit awkward to use grating it after frozen. A bit too squishy. Now, I grate it and then freeze it. Much easier and you can either portion it or break off just the amount you need. ;)
Yes - we always have it as a back-up. But do suck out all the air before freezing. And every time you use it!
I just leave mine, whole, in a cool pantry - lasts for eons or at least until all used, then just buy more or dig some up out of a pot - much easier 8)
I have got to ask ... why do you need to suck the air out of it? And I'm assuming you mean the bag not the root ginger itself ... ;D
As in vacuum pack?
Tricia
Calendula: could you describe how you look after the ginger root in a pot?
I keep it indorrs as opposed to a g/h because it is warmer and don't really do anything except water when necessary - it is in quite a big pot so it will grow on nicely and just harvest when the root is much much bigger than the piece I planted - if you are in a mild location then a g/h will be ok :)
Thanks. I've often meant to try growing it.