Hsu’s Ginseng SKU 126LL-4 | Medium Sorted Slices | Cultivated Wisconsin American Ginseng Direct from Ginseng Gardens | 4oz Box, 西洋参, B078P2DM1S

Product Description

What is American Ginseng?

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) is a wild, native plant of North America and grows primarily in the Northeastern and Midwestern part of the United States of America. The root closely resembles the look of a parsnip, and can grow from 6″ to 18″, usually bearing 3 leaves, each with 3-5 leaflets. The plant is a perennial, and takes 3-5 growing seasons to reach full maturity and be cultivated. American ginseng is highly prized and sought after around the world for their unique taste that is imparted from the rich soil, minerals, and climate found in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It’s noteriety as a “cure-all” root by the Chinese and Native Americans led to the establishment of the cultivated American Ginseng Industry.

Our Story and Our Farm

Family Business

Paul Hsu started his company in 1974 as a mail order business. In 1976, Paul hired his first employee, Ron Sandquist, as his farm manager. In 2011, the Hsu and Sandquist families’ second generation was integrated into the company. Will Hsu and Nick Sandquist now carry on the tradition of growing the highest quality American Ginseng.

Location

Hsu’s currently has over 1,000 acres of prime ginseng farmland available for cultivation. Selecting the right growing conditions for our ginseng farms is very important We pick only certain soil types as ginseng plants prefer loamy, well drained, shady, and humus-rich soil at least 12 inches deep with a high organic content and a pH of 5.5 American Ginseng only thrives in virgin soil In Wisconsin, after the fertile soil has been used for ginseng cultivation, we never use it again for ginseng, only raising other crops. For these special characteristics, American Ginseng grown in other areas of the USA may not look nor taste the same.

Harvesting

In early fall, the seeds are gathered as the stems and leaves of the plant above ground begin to yellow and die off. We roll up and tie open the shade fabric in gardens we do not plan to harvest. For gardens we do plan to harvest, we remove posts, cables, and shade cloth. Just before harvesting, we scrape the beds to remove the straw cover, leaves and stems. Traditionally on smaller farms, a digger is pulled behind a tractor to mechnancially dig each bed so that the roots can be brought to the surface. Roots are harvested by hand off the ground.

Preparing

After the roots are harvested, they are sorted and graded by lot, the roots that are dried are washed and chilled in walk-in coolers for weeks at a time. The last step in the process to take the final dried product from our farm to your door is to sort and grade each root by hand so they can be weighed and packaged. All of or grading and packaging facilities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Size of Mixed Medium Slices

It is important to know what size of slices you are buying. These slices are Medium in size. All of our slices are cut from roots that come from our gardens in Marathon County, Wisconsin, USA.

Product FAQ

Q: Is this Authentic American Ginseng grown in Wisconsin?

A: Yes. 100%.

Q: Is this Authentic Hsu’s Ginseng Brand?

A: Yes. 100%

Q: Can you plant these root slices?

A: No. They are dried, and for consumption purposes only.

Q: How much does it weigh?

A: This item contains multiple roots with a total weight of 4oz.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.12 x 1 inches; 5.61 ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Hsu’s Ginseng
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078P2DM1S

Smell and savor the earthy aroma of Pure Wisconsin American Ginseng Slices direct from the Hsu’s Ginseng Farm. A terroir like none other.Contents have a top layer of sorted slices and underneath contain an assortment Medium Slices. From Hsu’s American Ginseng Gardens in Marathon County, WI, USA
100% Wisconsin American Ginseng Root Powder and can be taken conveniently at any time of day. No Caffeine, No Sugar, No Artificial Flavors, Gluten-Free, Vegan, non-GMO, and No Preservatives. 3-5 Years Old. 4 oz = 113 gm / box. Panax quinquefolius.
Primarily used in making ginseng tea and as a flavorful ingredient for any cooking dish
As an agricultural item, the product may vary slightly from the product image based on the crop that was harvested. Each Root Slice is Unique.
Direct from the farm. Buying direct from the farm ensures high quality American Ginseng Capsules and a source you can trust in Hsu’s Ginseng because you know the farmer –Great for Gift-Giving. Hsu’s American Ginseng Roots come dried in a sealed plastic container to maintain freshness.