What is the best season to plant ginseng?

Ginseng Planting Season and Time

The planting time of ginseng is generally divided by season. This plant is best planted in spring from April to May, when the temperature is most suitable for seed growth.

There are many varieties of ginseng, the more common ones are raw sun-dried ginseng, red ginseng, white dried ginseng, wild ginseng, etc., but there is not much difference in the planting time of different varieties of ginseng.

Ginseng harvest season

Ginseng is usually harvested in autumn. The best time to harvest is from August to September each year. The quality of ginseng is the best at this time. Be careful not to damage the root system of the plant when harvesting. The yield per mu is generally 600-800 kilograms.

Ginseng planting steps and methods

1. Site selection and land preparation

Ginseng does not have high requirements for soil, but it is best to choose loose, fertile, and water-retaining soil. In addition, a certain amount of organic fertilizer should be added to the soil as base fertilizer.

2. Sowing

Use the broadcasting method to place the ginseng seeds directly in the treated soil, then cover with 3-4 cm of soil. Keep the soil moist in the later stage so that the seeds will germinate quickly.