Stored ginger root in a ziptop bag and now it's sprouting!

[VArealtor]

What did I do wrong? I had bought the ginger root for cooking, teas, juices, etc. I didn't use it for a couple of weeks and voila it started sprouting. Do I just throw it away? Plant it? Please guide me.

[Anonymous]

Peel it and freeze it next time. Then grate it into whatever you need without defrosting.

[Anonymous]

Yes freezer. You don't need to peel it either. I don't. I just use a peeler or a pairing knife to get the skin off before I use the ginger.

[Anonymous]

The best way to store ginger is in the refrigerator crisper drawer NOT in a bag.

[Anonymous]

How cool! Why don't you plant it?

You didn't do anything wrong. How long do you expect things to stay fresh in a zip lock bag? I've had ginger get moldy or slimy but never sprout. I would love that!

[VArealtor]

Thanks! I'll make sure to place it in the freezer next time. What's funny is that I've stored ginger in a zip top many times before without it sprouting. I must've bought an especially fresh root this time around.

Any advice on what to do with the sprouted ginger? Is it worth planting?

[VArealtor]

Anonymous wrote:How cool! Why don't you plant it?

You didn't do anything wrong. How long do you expect things to stay fresh in a zip lock bag? I've had ginger get moldy or slimy but never sprout. I would love that!

I've had it last a week, maybe 2 in a zip top in a dry pantry. My husband moved the ginger from my usual storage place so I just plum forgot about it until I just discovered the sprouted root. I'll certainly store it in a crisper or freezer moving forward.

I've never had it get slimy, though! But then again we use an awful lot of ginger so it's consumed before it spoils.

[Anonymous]

Yes, you can plant it. It's a pretty plant.

[Anonymous]

Fresh ginger root is great. It is not stringy and taste great.