Wild ginseng plant

Ginseng Look-Alikes by Madison Woods

There are a few different types of ginseng available that can be found at your local health and nutrition store. But do you know the difference between each of them? Here is a quick guide to help you choose the best ginseng for you. Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) Asian ginseng, […]

Learn about growing ginseng from stratified seeds or mature ginseng roots. American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius, is native to eastern North America. Wild ginseng harvest is strictly regulated, so cultivated ginseng is handy. Plant it in shade and use leaf litter as mulch. #grow #ginseng #plants

Wild and cultivated ginseng produce an annual crop in the United States and Canada valued in excess of $25 million, but overzealous collection is causing serious concern about the survival of American ginseng in the forest ecosystem.

There are several types of ginseng on the market today, including a few varieties of “ginseng” that are similar in many ways, but aren’t actually a true ginseng. Click on the following article to learn more about different types of ginseng.

Wild ginseng is a plant that grows wild in the eastern third of the United States and eastern Canada and can be legally harvested from September 1 to December 31 with a license or permit. Mature ginseng, with more than three compound leaves and at least five years old, may be harvested by its root.

Planting the seeds of Wild American Ginseng Conservation through Education & Stewardship. Bat Cave Botanicals provides "at risk" native plants from sustainable propagation practices.