Hershey's International is a wholesale exporter of all
natural American Wild and Woodsgrown Ginseng. Ginseng is harvested throughout the United
States in the regional areas as shown above. Only top quality mature roots are harvested
by our regional contractors and dealers. Please call or e-mail for wholesale pricing information. (717) 528-4495 Ginseng
Is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 feet tall when fully
mature. The American Wild Ginseng roots range in size, depending on age and growing
conditions. The Ginseng plant forms red berries in the late summer. The berries fall to
the ground and lay dormant for one full year prior to the seeds sprouting in the spring.
The immature roots are generally frail and small. It is not until the root begins to
mature that it becomes forked or branched. Mature roots range from 2"- 8" inches
in length and can be upwards of 2" in thickness. The roots are a yellowish white in
color with brownish wrinkles or bands.
Where Does Ginseng Grow?
Ginseng grows in deep, cool,
hardwood forests. It grows best on land that slopes to the north or east and typically in
areas that are shaded by a high canopy of trees. Ginseng is often found growing in small
communities. If you find one plant, you can generally find others within the same
immediate area.
Harvesting Of Wild Ginseng
Ginseng is harvested by individuals
and their families. This has become a family tradition and part of their heritage for most
of them. Gathering only mature roots with a sense of pride to ensure the continuation of
the family's Ginseng heritage.
When Is Ginseng Harvested?
The roots and tops of the Ginseng
plant are harvested in the fall, after the seeds have set. Hershey's prides itself in
providing older more mature plants for wholesale export, and welcomes customer inspection
prior to shipment.
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