Where do ginseng seeds come from?

Where do ginseng seeds come from?

Ginseng is usually sown by animals. After animals eat its flowers or fruits, its seeds will remain in the animal's body and then be excreted with the animal's feces. Because the animal's body temperature has a catalytic effect on the seeds, after the fruit falls, if the position is good, it will germinate.

What do ginseng seeds look like?

Ginseng seeds have the characteristic of post-embryo maturation. The embryo of newly harvested seeds is very small, with an average length of 0.2-0.4 mm, and it takes a long time to develop to complete embryo differentiation.

Ginseng seed propagation

The seeds of wild ginseng are usually spread naturally by wind, water, birds and animals, and the germination rate is very low, so they can also be planted artificially, so that the germination rate will be higher.

How to get ginseng seeds

After several years of cultivation, ginseng will grow a stem with many flowers on it. When the flowers fade, a bunch of seeds will grow, which can then be harvested. After processing, they can be sown, but you must choose fuller ones so that their survival rate will be higher.

How to save ginseng seeds

After the seeds are mature, they should be harvested in batches. Use small scissors to cut off the fruit clusters, dry them in the sun, thresh them, and store them in a dry place. Wait until late autumn and early winter, dig out the roots, remove the stems and fine fibrous roots, wash them with clean water, scrape off the epidermis, steam them, and dry them for medicinal purposes.

How to Plant Ginseng Seeds

1. Soak the ginseng seeds in clean water to allow them to absorb sufficient water, then place them in the prepared soil. The seeds will open in about 1-3 months and can then be sown.

2. Ginseng seeds are generally sown in April, when the temperature is suitable and the air is moist, so they can be sown and raised in the open field. They can also be sown in November in autumn.

3. Plant the germinated ginseng seeds into the culture soil, keeping a depth of about 5 cm. Then place the grown ginseng in a cool and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight. Also pay attention to controlling the amount of watering to ensure moderate soil moisture.