Detailed Explanation of New Techniques for Ginger Seed Storage and Key Preservation Points

After harvesting ginger, first spread it out in a ventilated and dry place to air-dry for a few days, and once the surface water on the ginger pieces has dried, store it indoors. First select fine moist sand or sandy soil with a high sand content; the moisture level of the sand should be such that it can be squeezed into a ball by hand but no water seeps out. Use a wooden basin or enclose a ring on the ground with bricks, first spreading a 40 cm thick layer of moist sand on the bottom layer, then laying a 20 cm thick layer of ginger pieces, then spreading a 10 cm thick layer of moist sand over the ginger pieces, and then laying another layer of ginger. In this way, spread layer by layer, one layer of sand and one layer of ginger, until the pile height reaches 1-1.5 m, cover the surface with a 20 cm thick layer of sand, and turn the pile once every 20-30 days. When turning the pile, handle it gently and set it down lightly, remove rotten ginger and diseased ginger, and then pile it again according to the above method. If the sand is too dry, when turning the pile, a sprayer can be used to spray water appropriately and mix it evenly, so as to maintain the original moisture level of the sand pile.