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Ginger Storage Tips: Store ginger in this way for a long time, it will neither stink nor rot.
Samira Vishwas | February 9, 2026 8:24 AM CST

Ginger Storage Tips: Ginger is used very important in everyday kitchen. From tea to vegetables and pulses, ginger is used everywhere. But it is often seen that if not stored properly, ginger dries quickly, starts rotting or starts smelling. In such a situation, today we will tell you how to keep ginger fresh for a long time, so that its taste remains intact. So let us know in detail.

Keep in the refrigerator with paper towel

Without washing the ginger, wrap it in a paper towel and put it in an airtight zip lock bag and keep it in the vegetable section of the refrigerator. This will control moisture and the ginger will not dry out.

Store in the freezer (longest way)

Keep whole ginger or grated ginger in an airtight container and put it in the freezer. Can be grated and used directly when needed – no need to defrost.

dip in oil

Put the peeled ginger pieces in a glass jar and fill it with mustard or olive oil. Keep in the refrigerator—the ginger will not spoil and the oil will also become delicious.

Homemade method of keeping in soil or sand

If you have a cool and dry place, keep the ginger buried in dry sand or soil. This method has been used since ancient times and is quite effective.

make ginger paste

Grind ginger, add a little oil and salt to it, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Super convenient for everyday use.

Never store wet

The most common mistake is to wash ginger before storing it. Ginger rots quickly due to moisture.


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