Ginseng: How to Find, Grow, and Use North America's Forest Gold, 2nd Edition Author: Kim Derek Pritts | Language: English | ISBN:
0811736342 | Format: EPUB
Ginseng: How to Find, Grow, and Use North America's Forest Gold, 2nd Edition Description
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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.
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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.
- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Stackpole Books; 2 edition (August 16, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0811736342
- ISBN-13: 978-0811736343
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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