If you don't have at least 45 days of weather in the 35 to 36 degree range or around 60 days of 48 degrees or below you will probably not be able to grow ginseng there. Ginseng seems to need the cold weather through the winter to stimulate growth. The ginseng market is a market that has seen very good growth and from all indications it should continue to grow in the future. The quality and look of the roots is a determining factor also. Tennessee Ginseng seeds will not sprout for 18 to 20 months after harvest.
Most seed being sold is stratified seed,which means it's already been a year since it was harvested.
This seed if planted in the fall of 2000 will be up in the spring of 2001.Make sure when you purchase your seed that it is stratified seed. To receive the best prices for your roots the rule is the older the better if you are talking about wild simulated roots usually from 8 to 15 years. Regular woods grown about 7 years and field grown 4 to 5 years as a general rule. Kentucky As far as price and demand for the product and what people are looking for in ginseng there is nothing better. Once you get your seeds you should try to get them planted as soon as possible.