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In areas where root know nematode populations are suspected to be high, it is important to keep an eye on your ginger crop.  It is also important not to reuse this ginger crop for seed!  Here is a photograph of ginger with root knot nematode damage.  Note the bubbly looking rhizome flesh.  This disease organism can infect crops other than ginger so a population might already be in place where susceptible crops have been grown before the ginger crop.  The harvested ginger rhizomes with root knot nematode damage are fine to eat!  They are poor seed stock...

This pictures shows ginger foliage that is not properly unfurling.  This is caused by a lack of general nutrition during active growth.  Also note the tip burning.  This is also a sign of general nutrient deficiency.  It is very important to feed ginger throughout the season, at least three to five times, depending upon soil type, water regimine and availability of nutrients in the soil or media where ginger is growing.

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