TOPIC: Dug and Transplanted

I lost a couple of shade trees in my berry beds, so decided to dig the three plants that actually came up this year. In addition to the 3 that had come up and had already died back, I also discovered 3 other roots while digging. Of the 6 roots dug, 5 of them appeared to have buds on them, so they got replanted in a different bed. The remaining (non-budded) root will be dried and used in tea, etc.

Here is a picture of the 5 year old roots I dug and transplanted.

I see you say you've transplanted most of this and sounds as if you are going to use this ginseng for personal use, but I do want to make you aware of the rules and regulations in Kentucky.

For Kentucky, when we talk ginseng season in Kentucky and harvest, that means ALL of the plant, not just the roots. That also means ALL types of ginseng, not just wild. \"Ginseng\" includes, wild, wild-simulated, cultivated and woodsgrown for KENTUCKY.

Don't believe me? Here is information from the official, unofficial sources:

www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/246-00/650.PDF

246.650 Definitions for KRS 246.660.
As used in KRS 246.660, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) \"Harvest\" means to take any part of the ginseng plant while the plant is living; and
(2) \"Ginseng\" means any part of the American ginseng plant known as Panax
quinquefolius.
Effective: June 8, 2011

www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/302/045/010.htm

Section 1. Definitions.
(1) \"Artificially Propagated\" means ginseng grown from seeds or rootlets that:
(a)1. Are exempt from the provisions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) as implemented by 50 C.F.R. Part 23; or
2. Were derived from cultivated parental stock; and
(b) Were woodsgrown or cultivated.

(3) \"Cultivated\" means ginseng grown under artificial shade and in tilled soil.
(8) \"Ginseng\" is defined by KRS 246.650(2).
(10) \"Harvest\" is defined by KRS 246.650(1).
(14) \"Wild\" means:
(a) Ginseng grown with minimal interference by humans, and under natural canopy in forest or woodlands; or
(b) Mature ginseng plants if they are derived from seeds of wild ginseng that were planted as required by Section 4(3) of this administrative regulation.
(15) \"Wild Simulated\" means ginseng grown:
(a) From seed that was not planted as required by Section 4(3) of this administrative regulation;
(b) With minimal interference by humans; and
(c) Under natural canopy.
(16) \"Woodsgrown\" means ginseng which was:
(a) Grown under natural canopy; and
(b) Purposefully managed.

Section 4. Harvest. (1) Ginseng shall only be harvested between September 1 and December 1 of each year.
(2) Ginseng shall not be harvested which is less than five (5) years old or has less than three (3) five (5) leafed prongs.
(3) Seeds adhering to a plant taken during the season shall be planted within fifty (50) feet of the location of the plant with no tool used other than the finger.

kyjabber,

I haven't messed with my KY seedbeds. The transplanting I did was at cultivated beds in IL at the family home place last weekend. My cousin, who lives there, maintains a state grower's permit.

I also have extensive wild simulated plantings in AR. Thier laws are as restrictive as KY even for cultivated plants. I appreciate the heads up, though!

Thanks for clarifying it was IL and not KY.


I think when any of us post such commentary, we should put our disclaimer.

I've already soapboxed once today. I'll get the rest of my comments to myself

kchacha,

Just a fyi.

The roots that do not have a bud for next years top, may develop a bud and come up the following year.

See below (from a online article)...

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A third method for propagating ginseng is to divide the root or rhizome. Ginseng collectors have often propagated plants by separating the rhizome, or \"neck,\" from an existing root and replanting it. While this method is not entirely reliable, research has demonstrated that vegetative propagation by root division is indeed successful much of the time. the largest obstacle to the broad use of this method is a federal requirement that the neck be retained on root sold to buyers because it is used to age the root. Also, because root age is important with respect to its market value, an intact root is also favored by buyers. Thus, while propagation by root division is appropriate for some purposes, such as increasing numbers of genetically identical plants for seed production, it is not recommended if your sole objective is to produce root that is legally and economically acceptable.
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Now if you are just wanting some seng tea... can't blame you for that. I have some of that regular from wild roots that I keep back from each years harvest. I keep mostly small roots that have 20+ years age.

TNhunter