The land is a make-or-break choice if you’re interested in growing woodland botanicals like American ginseng, goldenseal, cohosh or any other number of plants that need specific habitats. If you’re wanting to grow ginseng, the same land can usually support the other woodland medicinals.

Ginseng Needs Specific Habitats

I have two decades of experience in growing this endangered woodland plant. It needs the right tree cover, the right shade, and the right aspects. It will not grow just anywhere.

Some locations can be re-vitalized to support ginseng’s requirements as long as the unchangeable features are there – correct aspect (facing east or north is best). Habitat rehabilitation takes time and effort, though, so it’s not a quick remedy. Trees and correct underbrush can be planted, shade can be erected, and if necessary, soil can be replaced or added.

Depending on whether you intend to do forest grown, with rows and tilled ground, rocks will be an issue. There is very little land here in this area that doesn’t have rocks. Raised beds are possible, though.

For wild-simulated, the type of growth that results in plants that are ‘wild’ in every definition except for the fact that you planted the seed, rocks are not so much of an issue.

The Ideal Property for Ginseng

The absolute best land to buy for growing ginseng is land where it either already exists or has at one time existed.

If you’re interested in something like this, it’s almost a guarantee that there aren’t a whole lot of agents with the knowledge and experience to help you choose the best property on the market for this purpose.

I’d love to be your agent! My territory includes Madison, Newton, and Carroll counties in Arkansas. Madison and Newton counties are excellent places to begin your search.