What conditions and methods are needed for growing American ginseng?

SummaryGrowing conditions: American ginseng is suitable for growing in places with relatively high altitude and sufficient rainfall, and its growth has fairly strict requirements for soil and temperature. It is suited to sandy soil that is loose in texture, deep and fertile, and rich in humus. The suitable temperature is 18-24°C. Growing methods: You can choose seed propagation or seedling transplanting for growing. First select the land and then pile up the soil. Before sowing, water thoroughly. After planting, cover the seeds with plastic film.

I. Growing conditions for American ginseng

1. American ginseng is suitable for growing in mountain broad-leaved forest areas at an altitude of about 1000 m, with annual rainfall of about 1000 mm and an average annual temperature of about 13°C, and in an environment with a mild climate and abundant rainfall.

2. American ginseng likes shady and moist conditions, and must avoid strong light and high temperatures. The optimum temperature during the growing period is 18°C-24°C, and the relative air humidity is about 80%.

3. American ginseng has fairly strict requirements for soil and is suitable for growing in loose, relatively thick, fertile forest sandy soil rich in humus.

II. Growing methods for American ginseng

1. Seed selection

American ginseng is grown by seed propagation and seedling transplanting.

2. Land selection and preparation

(1) Before growing American ginseng, select the land well, and try to choose forest humus soil, well-drained forest land with a relatively deep humus layer.

(2) After selecting the land, first cover it with weeds and dead branches and other plant material, then burn it. After burning, use a shovel to pile up the topsoil.

(3) If conditions permit, the piled soil can go through one winter or one summer, being frozen, sun-dried and decomposed. Remember not to prepare and use it right away.

3. Watering

Before sowing, American ginseng should be watered thoroughly, and after the water seeps down, loosen the soil.

4. Cultivation and planting

(1) American ginseng is planted by drilling at 6 cm X 6 cm, and after sowing, cover with 3-5 cm of soil.

(2) On top, cover with about 6 cm of grass, fallen leaves, plant ash, etc., to increase the emergence rate of American ginseng seeds.

(3) If conditions permit, plastic film can be used to cover the seeds. This can both ensure the emergence rate and control weeds and diseases.

III. Field management when growing American ginseng

1. For American ginseng, attention should be paid to promptly cleaning the ginseng garden, drying the piled material, and burning the piled material to make fertilizer.

2. It should be noted that before the overwintering buds emerge from the soil, spray the bed surface, working paths, shed frames, etc. entirely with 1% copper sulfate to kill pathogenic bacteria.

3. After planting American ginseng, pay attention to timely loosening the soil and weeding, and keep the soil loose. This helps with ventilation and light penetration and helps retain moisture.

4. After the cold protection material for American ginseng is removed, promptly loosen the soil to increase soil permeability and help seedling emergence. Afterward, pull out weeds promptly when they appear.

5. In addition, pay attention to doing a good job of hanging curtains for shade. American ginseng likes sunlight but is also afraid of strong direct light, and is most afraid of the invasion of cold wind and heavy rain. A method of hanging surface curtains on the front and rear eaves can be used to prevent this. This can block wind, rain and strong light, and can also prevent drought and reduce water evaporation.

6. Persist in putting down the curtains in the morning and rolling them up in the evening every day until the Beginning of Autumn.