Older roots and very large wild roots are extremely rare. Our ginseng is harvested, then graded and either shipped fresh or slowly cured with the utmost of care. Each order is shipped with Megaton's Certificate of Authenticity. Each method of growing ginseng carries a term which is descriptive of the conditions under which the ginseng is grown, and the value of the ginseng is dependent on the method in which it was grown, the region in which it was grown and in the case of wild ginseng, the size, shape and age of the root. Over-harvesting and a decline in natural habitat have irradicated wild ginseng in many states and most states now regulate the harvest and sale of wild ginseng.
Wild ginseng is by far the most sought after and the most expensive type of ginseng.
The climatic and soil conditions in northern states like Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin create a noticeable difference in the wild ginseng roots, creating the most sought-after and expensive roots. Wild simulated ginseng is ginseng that is grown from commercial seeds in a natural forest setting. Woods grown ginseng is ginseng that is grown in the forest under controlled conditions which may include cultivation and the use of chemicals. Commercial ginseng is ginseng which is grown under totally controlled conditions including the use of raised beds, chemicals, pesticides and artificial shade. Commercial ginseng is available by the ton and sells for a fraction of the cost of wild ginseng.