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CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS
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An acre of ground, at the present market, can produce $17,000!
A loose, rich soil, with a heavy mulch of leaves and about 80% shade,
generally provided artificially, if necessary, can produce the hoped
for results.
Seeds, generally obtained from abroad, are sown in pots in the early
spring and require gentle heat. When the plants are a few inches
high, they must be transplanted into beds or sheltered borders. They
require a good warm soil, but much shade. In climates with short
summers or long periods of cool, this can be accomplished by growing
Ginseng in greenhouse conditions.
The root should be collected only in the autumn, in which case it
retains its plump and handsome appearance after drying. It is much
more highly prized when of a fine light color, which it is more apt
to assume when grown in deep, black, fresh mould, or humus.
To make the roots their best for selling, first plunge them in hot
water, brushing until thoroughly scoured and steaming over boiling
water. Ginseng's commercial value is determined in a high degree
by its appearance. The roots are valued in accordance with their
large size and light color, their plumpness and fine consistence,
their unbroken and natural form, and above all by the perfectly
developed condition of the branches.
It is not hard to grow Ginseng. Some pretreatment of the soil,
whether natural woods, or cultured soil, Ginseng will do well for
you.
To obtain a list of Ginseng plant and seed Sources, and Buyers,
return to the Main Menu and choose the chapter, HOW TO REGISTER.
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