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American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.), a wild and native plant of North America, primarily grows in the Northeastern and Midwestern part of the United States. 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 its unique taste, which is imparted from the rich soil, minerals, and climate found in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
In 1974, Paul Hsu started his company as a mail-order business, and in 1976, he hired his first employee, Ron Sandquist, as his farm manager. In 2011, the Hsu and Sandquist families' second generation was integrated into the company, and Will Hsu and Nick Sandquist now carry on the tradition of growing the highest quality American Ginseng.
Hsu's currently has over 1,000 acres of prime ginseng farmland available for cultivation. Selecting the right growing conditions for their ginseng farms is crucial, 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, and in Wisconsin, after the fertile soil has been used for ginseng cultivation, it is never used 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.
In early fall, the seeds are gathered as the stems and leaves of the plant above ground begin to yellow and die off. For gardens they plan to harvest, they remove posts, cables, and shade cloth. Just before harvesting, they scrape the beds to remove the straw cover, leaves, and stems. Traditionally on smaller farms, a digger is pulled behind a tractor to mechanically dig each bed so that the roots can be brought to the surface. Roots are harvested by hand off the ground.
After the roots are harvested, they are sorted and graded by lot, and 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 the farm to the customer's door is to sort and grade each root by hand so they can be weighed and packaged. All of Hsu's grading and packaging facilities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Hsu's American Ginseng Capsules are a quick and convenient way to take American Ginseng daily. The capsules contain 100% Wisconsin American Ginseng Root Powder and are free of caffeine, sugar, artificial flavors, gluten, and preservatives. They are vegan and non-GMO. Buying direct from the farm ensures high-quality American Ginseng Capsules and a trusted source in Hsu's Ginseng.
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Attribute | Value | ||||
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is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
package_dimensions | 4 x 2.5 x 2 inches; 3 ounces | ||||
date_first_available | January 5, 2004 | ||||
manufacturer | Hsu's Ginseng | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #170,337 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #296 in Ginseng Herbal Supplements | ||||
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