How to harvest ginseng? A detailed guide to harvest time and methods
How is ginseng harvested? Please give an introduction. Ginseng is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araliaceae family, genus Panax, commonly known as bangchui. The dried root is used as medicine, and the medicinal material is called ginseng. In cultivation it is customarily called garden ginseng, while the wild form is called mountain ginseng. Ginseng is a traditional precious Chinese medicinal herb, with effects such as greatly tonifying vital energy, restoring the pulse and stabilizing collapse, tonifying the spleen and benefiting...
How is ginseng harvested? Please give an introduction
Ginseng is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araliaceae family, genus Panax, commonly known as bangchui. The dried root is used as medicine, and the medicinal material is called ginseng. In cultivation it is customarily called garden ginseng, while the wild form is called mountain ginseng. Ginseng is a traditional precious Chinese medicinal herb, with functions such as greatly tonifying vital energy, restoring the pulse and stabilizing collapse, tonifying the spleen and benefiting the lungs, promoting fluid production and calming the mind. The leaves, flowers and fruits are also used medicinally. In the past two years, the market price of ginseng has been relatively high, so growing ginseng is very profitable.
Field management of garden ginseng is certainly important, but timely harvesting is also crucial, as it directly affects medicinal efficacy and economic benefits, so it must be taken very seriously. The harvest method for garden ginseng is: generally choose ginseng grown for 5-6 years, that is, 3-4 years after transplanting, and harvest from mid-September to October when the stems and leaves wither. Before harvesting, first dismantle the ginseng shed, start from one end of the bed, and use a two-tooth hoe to dig out the ginseng roots row by row. During digging, strictly prevent damage to the roots and breaking of the fibrous roots, otherwise quality will decline, the appearance will be poor, and economic benefits will be directly affected. After digging out, shake off the soil, remove all stems and leaves, and grade by size. Also handle them gently and place them in a cool, ventilated room. After harvesting, process them promptly to avoid loss of juice and mildew.
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