Ginseng is currently one of the most popular herbs mainly due to the fact that it can cure literally any disease or health condition. From Alzheimer’s to diabetes, ginseng is the solution to all problems. The ginseng root has been used by Chinese people for years, and they used it in their medicines to treat their people. The main benefit of ginseng (whether Korean or American) is that this root helps in controlling the stress levels in your body so yes, it’s a win-win for every human being.
For those who don’t know about it, there are two kinds of ginseng. One is the Korean ginseng, and the other is the American ginseng. Both these types share the same family, but they are different in nature. Like the American ginseng grows in North America etc and the Korean one grows in Asia. You can get ginseng roots (whatever type you want) from the stores and you can even buy it online but if you want fresh ginseng straight from your home then yes, growing it isn’t a bad idea.
For starters, it’s a great idea to grow your own ginseng plant in the house but knows that it’s a time taking the process and it can actually take years for you to grow and harvest the plant of ginseng. The growers usually opt for the wild-simulated method of growing ginseng and we’d suggest you to opt for this method too. Want to know how to get started with growing ginseng? Well, here’s what you need to do;
1- Choose a site
First of all, if you are growing ginseng for selling purposes then it’s better to do some homework and first search for the ways you will market this plant and its roots. Ginseng is quite an expensive plant, and people can make more than a hundred dollars per pound. So, if it’s for a business purpose then first get the license and then start looking for ways to grow your business. Once done, you then have to look for the most appropriate place to grow ginseng. And even before deciding on a place, know that you first need to understand the wild simulated ginseng growth method. You first need to learn about the environment in which ginseng can grow and then you can start looking for the best place to grow it. You might even have to opt for tilling the sand or you will have to alter the shades. Just first, do your study and then start the process.
2- Testing the soil
You need to make sure that the part of the land you have chosen to grow ginseng comes with a moist and loamy soil that can drain easily too. You don’t need hard soil or swampy soil. For soil analysis, we will suggest you to take the soil from the different parts of the land you have chosen and then put that soil and mix it in a plastic bag. Once done, you then need to take it to the soil test laboratory and then see whether it’s perfect to grow ginseng or not.
3- Purchase the seeds
This is the main part of the process, and you need to make sure to buy the seeds from the state where harvesting ginseng isn’t prohibited. You can even purchase the seeds from a local grower or look for ginseng seeds online. Also, go for the green seeds because they are cheaper in price and you can even easily find them anywhere you want to.
4- Planting the seeds
You then need to follow the wild simulation method and plant the seeds according. Know that growing ginseng at home can take years and if you really want to see the results then just don’t even think about harvesting ginseng especially in the first few months.
Conclusion
These are some of the tips for growing ginseng at home that might come in handy to you. So, use these tips and we assure you that soon you will see ginseng growing in your house.