A Modern Guide to Ginseng: the Ancient Human Shaped Cure-All
In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing ginseng – specifically American ginseng,
Panax quinquefolius – and how to care for this wonderful plant from seed to harvest.
You'll learn about the pests and diseases you risk coming face-to-face with when growing ginseng, the potential profit your crop can earn, as well as the challenges this plant faces now and in the future due to climbing global demand and poor conservation practices.
You'll explore a brand-new world rooted in cultural significance, modern day intrigue, and over-zealous market values.
Beyond that, you'll learn why such a small root has earned such an honorable reputation, and what you can do to help keep this plant in our lives no matter what your motivation for growing ginseng is.
Despite being forced into the background of modern life, you may be surprised to find this root in your own backyard - but don't go grabbing your foraging basket. There's a lofty price to pay for those who harvest the wild plant, and we'll cover that as well.
Your journey into the world of ginseng begins here. You will find yourself referencing this book often. Sometimes, it might be over a warm cup of tea during a relaxing, candle-lit night in. Other times, it might be with your knees in the soil, frustrated over a newly found slug population.An Unforgettable Journey into the World of Ginseng
In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about ginseng and much more:
- The difference between Asian and American ginseng
- Plants commonly mis-identified as ginseng
- Companion plants that share ginseng's growing conditions
- Caring for ginseng: stratification, sanitization, washing, drying, storing.
- How to grow ginseng: the Wild-Simulated Method, the Woods-Cultivated method, and the Field-Grown method.
- Common pests and how to get rid of them
- Common diseases and how to avoid them
- How (and when) to harvest your cultivated ginseng's roots and seeds.
D. K. Hall is the host of HerbSpeak, a resource for everything botany.
HerbSpeak's goal is to make botany more accessible in everyday life. From phytochemistry, to ethnobotany, and gardening, we are bringing the world back to its roots and putting the spotlight on our natural friends, making plant wisdom accessible – no matter if you're living next door to the wild unknown, or stuck in traffic in the big city.
