TOPIC: growing ?

hello all like i said before i am new to the world of root and what not but my first of many i am sure is...is ginseng a hard plant to grow either indoor or outdoors? also how long does it take to mature.... thanks all

It's not hard to grow if you have the right conditions: soil, and shade are to big factors. Most States require seng to be at least 5 years old before harvest. Of course the older the better.

mhowa

oh okay thanks ... i found a planting link on the sight i have been reading.... its hard to beileve it takes 5 years lol

ski38979

Welcome aboard!

There is alot on info on growing seng. Here is one from this site.

www.wildgrown.com/growing_ginseng_instructions.pdf

Also there is an excellent book by Scott Persons on growing Ginseng. Most have found this to be the best book on the subject.

www.amazon.com/Growing-Marketing-Goldens...cinals/dp/0914875426

As far as what age of roots should be harvested. I believe that 5 years would be the bare minimum. Seven year old roots and older will bring a better price.

Here is a link to an earlier post on: Ginseng Age and Prices.

www.wildgrown.com/index.php/Ginseng-Foru...and-prices.html#7734

You definately want to grow it outdoors in the woods with a setting that is natural for wild ginseng.

classicfur

morning Ski , I see you made it. ..these guys on here are a great bunch of guys and are willing to share imfo.they should be able to answer all your questions...welcome