Growing Ginseng Ginseng can be grown in the northern hardwood forests or on farms that simulate the proper growing conditions. A well drained sandy loam forest soil well fertilized with rotted leaves or other mulching material is excellent. Ginseng needs plenty of Phosphate for proper plant metabolic processes, seed production, and full root developement. Finely ground bone meal may be applied at a rate of one pound per square yard of coverage. If drainage is a problem, plant your Ginseng in a raised bed.
Seed is planted in the spring as early as possible.
The seedlings are then transplanted when two years old. Then plant them six to eight inches apart each way. A top dressing of one to two inches of rotted or composted hardwood tree leaves should be applied for moisture control and some fertilizer. Ginseng must be shaded from direct sunlight. Exposing Ginseng to prolonged direct sunlight may kill the plants.