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Once planted, ginger requires consistent watering and suitable environmental conditions. While ginger enjoys humidity, overwatering can lead to root rot. A well-draining potting mix helps tremendously; water your ginger daily during the hot summer months to prevent water stress but be cautious not to let it sit in water for prolonged periods. Weeding the containers regularly is also essential to reduce competition for nutrients.
For nutrients, a monthly application of organic liquid fertilizer can keep the plants healthy. Mark mentions that he only used additional fertilizer once during the growing season due to concerns about nutrient depletion from excessive rain.