Stratified seeds shipped in September for fall planting.
Famous invigorating, rejunvenating tonic. A woods plant native to eastern North America. Harvest roots in fall of 5th or 6th year. Medicinal: Roots are a bittersweet general energy tonic. Hardiness Zones: 4-8. Avg. 500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (P)
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Stratified seeds shipped in September for fall planting
Notes:
CULTURAL TIP: Prepare your ginseng beds the summer before planting. Dig the beds at least six inches deep, raising them in the center for water run-off. Amend the soil with plenty of sand, compost, or leaves to lighten it and improve drainage.
Additional Information:
Growing American Ginseng From Seed
Disease Resistance:
No disease information found.
Growing Information:
Ginseng
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 180+ days
SOWING TIME: Fall
SEEDING METHOD: Direct or Transplant
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE: Shade
PLANT HEIGHT: 8-16"
PLANT SPACING: 4-6"
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 4-8
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Endangered Wild populations of this variety are in danger of extinction. |





