Hsu's Ginseng SKU 122-4 | Medium Prong | Cultivated Wisconsin American Ginseng from Ginseng Gardens | 4oz box

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.), a wild and native plant of North America, primarily grows in the Northeastern and Midwestern regions of the United States. The root closely resembles a parsnip, ranging from 6" to 18" in length, typically bearing 3 leaves with 3-5 leaflets. This perennial plant takes 3-5 growing seasons to reach full maturity and be cultivated. Highly prized and sought after worldwide, American ginseng's unique taste is attributed to the rich soil, minerals, and climate found in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Hsu's Ginseng, a family-owned business established in 1974 as a mail-order company, has evolved over generations. In 1976, Paul Hsu hired his first employee, Ron Sandquist, as the farm manager. In 2011, the second generation of the Hsu and Sandquist families joined the company, with Will Hsu and Nick Sandquist carrying on the tradition of growing the highest quality American Ginseng in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Hsu's Ginseng currently has over 1,000 acres of prime American ginseng farmland available for cultivation. Selecting the right growing conditions is crucial, as ginseng plants thrive in 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 flourishes in virgin soil, and in Wisconsin, the fertile soil used for ginseng cultivation is never reused for the same crop, only for other crops.

Harvesting American Ginseng is a labor of love. In early fall, the seeds are gathered as the stems and leaves above ground begin to yellow and die off. For gardens planned for harvest, the shade fabric, posts, and cables are removed, and the beds are scraped to remove the straw cover, leaves, and stems. Traditionally, a digger is pulled behind a tractor to mechanically dig each bed, allowing the American Ginseng roots to be brought to the surface and harvested by hand.

After harvesting, the roots are sorted and graded by lot. The roots that are to be dried are washed and chilled in walk-in coolers for weeks. The final step is to sort and grade each root by hand, weigh them, and package them for sale. All of Hsu's Ginseng's grading and packaging facilities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Hsu's Ginseng roots are graded based on diameter (inches) and length (inches) once dried. The company has developed a grading scale to help customers find the right root for their needs. Each root is unique, and small variances may occur due to changes in weather patterns, soil types, and other environmental factors during the 4-5 years of growth.

Hsu's Ginseng offers 100% Wisconsin American Ginseng Root Powder, which can be conveniently consumed at any time. The product is caffeine-free, sugar-free, artificial flavor-free, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and preservative-free. The Medium Cultivated American Prongs are the smaller part of the root, extending into the soil to increase its foothold. The 4 oz (113 gm) boxes are sourced directly from Hsu's American Ginseng gardens in Marathon County, Wisconsin, ensuring high quality and a trusted source.

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