It is best to transplant the rootlets in spring and fall. Usually March and April just before they begin to bud. In the fall after the berries have fallen off is also a good time.

When should I plant ginseng?

Seeds are to be sown in the fall at a depth of about 1 ½ inches, while roots should be planted under 3 inches of soil and do best when planted in early spring. Ginseng plants do best in moist conditions, but require little attention to develop.

When can you start digging ginseng?

Rules to remember: Ginseng harvests

» The harvest season for wild ginseng begins on Sept. 1 and ends Dec. 31 of each year. Wild ginseng cannot be harvested from Jan.