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Best Sanitation Practices During Ginseng Seed Harvest, Processing, and Storage

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Most ginseng growers harvest and store their own seed for their subsequent plantings. During the process, ginseng seed can be contaminated with pathogens that can rot the seed in storage and/or transmit pathogens to the new garden. It is important … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – Seed Stratification Reminders, April 10, 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

The cooler weather in the last half of March and early April has significantly slowed ginseng crop emergence, but it is probably accelerating again in the last few days. As of April 9, 68 growing degree days (GDD)(Base 5) have … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – August 19, 2016

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Sean Westerveld

The hot and dry weather in early August has resulted in a number of issues in ginseng gardens. These issues include poor berry development, premature senescence, discolouring of leaves due to various root diseases and probably poor root growth. Recent … Continue reading →

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Sourcing Seeds Internationally – Considerations and Resources

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Sean Westerveld

Many specialty crop growers rely on importing propagation materials because of a lack of local propagators or seed suppliers. In addition, many cultivars of traditional crops may only be available outside of Canada. Importing seeds and plants for propagation carries … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – August 14, 2015

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sean Westerveld

Many ginseng fields are beginning to show early signs of senescence, which includes a slight purpling of the leaves, especially in older gardens. Earlier senescence this year is probably a result of the frost damage to stems in May. The … Continue reading →

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