Ginger Water Management

Ginger is grown as a rainfed crop in areas with high rainfall (uniform distribution for 5–7 months) and as an irrigated crop in areas with lower rainfall (uniform distribution for 5–7 months).
During its growing season, ginger needs 1300-1500 mm of water.
The stages of germination, rhizome initiation (90 DAP), and rhizome development are all crucial for irrigation (135 DAP).
In traditional irrigation, the initial irrigation should be done right after planting, and following irrigations should be done every 7 to 10 days (based on prevailing weather and soil type).
Sprinklers and drip irrigation systems can be used to save water and increase yields.

INTERCROPPING AND CROP ROTATION:

In ginger, crop rotation and intercropping are common practises.
Tapioca, Ragi, paddy, gingelly, maize, and vegetables are the most typical crops rotation with ginger.
Ginger is often used with Ragi, Red gram and Castor in Karnataka.
In Kerala and Karnataka, ginger is planted as an intercrop in coconut, arecanut, coffee, and orange plantations.
Tomato, potato, chilies, brinjal, and peanut crop rotation should be avoided since these plants are hosts for the wilt-causing organism Ralstonia solanacearum.