{"product_id":"ginseng-panax-ginseng-fro-10-stk","title":"Ginseng (Panax ginseng) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginseng, Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng, Chinese ginseng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e is the true Asian ginseng – a legendary plant that, for centuries, has been one of East Asia’s most highly valued cultivated plants. The species originates from temperate forest regions in Northeast Asia, particularly Korea, Manchuria, and the Russian Far East, where it grows slowly in the cool, shaded forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is perennial and develops a characteristically robust root, while above ground it forms an upright stem with palm-shaped leaves. In summer, older plants may develop a small umbel of discrete greenish flowers, followed by decorative, bright red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it is the root that has made \u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e famous. Ginseng has a very long history of use in East Asia, and the roots are traditionally harvested only after several years of cultivation. Old, slowly developed roots have historically been particularly sought after, and wild ginseng roots with unusual shapes have been known to fetch extremely high prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus name \u003cem\u003ePanax\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek and is related to the word \"panacea\" – a universal remedy – which reflects the plant's historical status and significance in traditional Asian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other exotic useful plants, \u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e is not grown in hot or tropical conditions. It is a temperate forest floor plant that prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePartial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumus-rich, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent moisture without standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA cool and sheltered location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect, strong summer sun should be avoided. A location with morning sun or filtered light under trees and shrubs suits the plant's natural habitat better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e is winter-hardy and can be grown outdoors in Denmark. The plant dies back completely in the autumn and overwinters underground, after which it shoots up again in the spring. Since the root needs the opportunity to develop undisturbed over several years, it is an advantage to choose the planting site with care from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing ginseng from seed is a project for the patient plant enthusiast. The seeds have deep dormancy and naturally undergo alternating warm and cold periods before germination can begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds can advantageously be sown outdoors in a pot or in a sheltered seedbed and allowed to follow the natural temperature fluctuations of the seasons. The soil should be kept slightly moist, but must not be constantly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination can be slow, and depending on the maturity of the seeds and their previous treatment, it may take many months and in some cases more than one season before the first sprouts appear. Pots with unsprouted seeds should therefore not be discarded too soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the plants are established, they develop slowly year by year. It is precisely this slow growth and the gradual development of the root that is part of the fascination of growing true ginseng yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the world's most famous traditional useful plants. The root has been used for centuries in East Asian tradition and continues to be part of a wide range of ginseng products worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the plant enthusiast, the species is just as interesting as a cultivated and collector's plant. It is a slow-growing plant that rewards patience, and over a number of years, you can watch the characteristic ginseng root grow larger and more branched underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e is therefore something completely different from a fast-growing exotic plant – it is a perennial cultivation project with a fascinating botanical and cultural-historical background, which can also be grown outdoors under Danish conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44322904572172,"sku":"EF-AH-007","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Panaxginseng.jpg?v=1679661595","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/ginseng-panax-ginseng-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}