Description
Cultivitation, history, creating a ginseng garden, establishing healthy growing conditions, and finding the plant in the wild.
From Booklist
Ginseng, the much-touted panacea of the Orient, has a colorful history on our own continent. American ginseng, closely related to the Chinese variety, was harvested to near extinction in Canada in the 1700s in a boom-and-bust frenzy. Still in high demand today, the export of ginseng to Asia has made a comeback. Wild ginseng is still a rare commodity, but the cultivation of it is quietly becoming a burgeoning industry in Wisconsin. This grower's guide covers several techniques, with harvest cycles ranging from 4 to as long as 15 years. The would-be ginseng farmer will find detailed information about the growth requirements of this reclusive, shade-loving plant. There is also historical and botanical background, coverage on hunting the wild root and conservation, and a chapter on medicinal use of the herb. David Siegfried
About the Author
Kim Derek Pritts, a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, has some forty years' experience growing and hunting ginseng. He has written articles on ginseng and other subjects for numerous magazines, including Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, and Herb Quarterly. He lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Product Details
- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (September 1, 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0811724778
- ISBN-13: 978-0811724777
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
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