Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal and other Woodland Medicinals: 2nd Edition

Thought that planting and growing Ginseng was a great idea on our small property. The problem is, we live in South Central Kansas: It gets hot, really hot!, near or over 100 degrees everyday from late May-early June thru possibly early September. On top of that it might not rain here for weeks. If that isn't enough we have killer humidity that'll take your breath away in the summer. Now some might say they like the heat and humidity; personally I do not! But it's home, so this is where we'll stay. Sounds like Ginseng is a fussy plant needing shade cloth, perfect moisture control, and pampering. It's not going to find that in my part of the world unless someone with a lot more ambition that I have wants to deal with it.

A very complete book for anyone interested in woodland agriculture. I bought this for learning more about growing Ginseng and Goldenseal. These parts are well written and include site selection, good horticultural tips, university studies, economic analysis and stories from regular people who have done it for years. I also found some of the other woodland crops to be of interest and may grow them on my land. By the way my ginseng and goldenseal are doing great so far!!! Follow up 9-29-16. After the first season we have 300 Ginseng plants and several goldenseal. I just planted another 4000 more ginseng in a wild simulated setting. I also did some ramps this year.

A comprehensive guide for the beginning forest farmer. I actually had the book with me as I was planting my first ginseng seeds last Fall so that I could look at the pictures and review the steps for planting. If you want to understand more about what it takes to grow Ginseng and other medicinal plants in the forest, I highly recommend this one.

Very thorough book. The section on ginseng was very in-depth and covered all of the bases regarding growing and profiting off ginseng. It would have been interesting to read about growing Asian ginseng as well, but it was understandable why only native species were covered. The goldenseal chapters were also well written, and I also enjoyed the other medicinal plants covered, particularly ramps.

good book

This book is everything you will ever need to know about growing ginseng and all herbs that grow in the woods from buying seeds to selling your crops. They even have color pictures. I really am impressed! This book is worth more than its cost.

Excellent book for the serious, herbalist, naturalist, forager, and grower. Extensive and comprehensive detailed information about each plant listed.

Very well written. Very thorough. They leave no details unwritten. Profitability charts are very clear as well and you see for yourself real life examples of what the profits can be.

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