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Harvesting, Drying & Storing Ginseng

Harvesting, Drying & Storing Ginseng

This restored guide page is for basic harvesting, cleaning, drying, and storage considerations for mature roots.

Key Points

  • Follow all state laws before harvesting.
  • Harvest only mature plants where legal.
  • Handle roots carefully to preserve quality.
  • Dry roots slowly and safely in a clean area.

Article Notes

This page is part of the restored WildGrown information library. Expand this article with photos, diagrams, state-specific notes, and links to related forum discussions.

Next Step

Review state law information before harvesting.

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