Sprouting edible ginger

[JerryCarr]

I have prepared a new partially shaded bed for growing edible ginger, but I am not entirely sure about the planting method. I have bought a clump of root at Makuu that I was assured had not been treated in any way to prevent sprouting. I would like to break the clump into smaller pieces with eyes to scatter through the bed, thus getting a head start on spreading. Question: When I break or cut the pieces, should I let the cuts dry before planting or just go ahead and plant them? Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Jerry