American Ginseng Root

[mercator]

Does anyone have a good source that is perhaps online for American Ginseng root?

 

I looked at my local stores and the best price I could get was $43 for 1/4 pound, which is $172 a pound! I PM'd a couple people about this and they found local markets where it was like $20-30 a pound. This is more in my price range. If you know of one of these stores that will ship, and preferably has a website, please let me know!

 

I am thinking of getting some of this, along with some local varieties of nuts (my mom lives in the SJ valley), to send to the extended family. I think I will give mom and my wife some special gifts, but a group gift for the others seems the most practical since it will be shipped, not carried in my luggage.

 

I live in the Western US, but not near any large cities. I guess Spokane, WA would be the closest 'big' city, though it isn't all that close.

 

Thanks!

 

Merc

[tonado]

Last Sat I bought half pound for $20 (the cheapest one). My wife wants to put some in soup.

[tonado]

http://www.uugiftstore.com/index.php?cPath=68&ref=2

 

Try the above link.

[msmckee]

We just planted a pound of seed (at $100 a pound). PM me in about seven years and I will fix you up

[cosmiclobster]

We were at a market in Chinatown and they had Wisconsin ginseng. It started out at $70 for 4 oz or so. My lao po and friend talked them down to $40 for two. Still a lot of money.

I usually buy Korean ginseng in wooden boxes of 100 individually wrapped packets for tea. It makes a good strong cup of tea and it's only about $8 to $12.

So the question is,

why does wisconsin genseng cost so much and why is 99.9% of American farmers planting corn and wheat when they can make a fortune growing fresh ginseng?

 

(although I can see the initial investment of $100 for a pound of seed as a deterrent!!!)

[tonado]

We were at a market in Chinatown and they had Wisconsin ginseng. It started out at $70 for 4 oz or so. My lao po and friend talked them down to $40 for two. Still a lot of money.

I usually buy Korean ginseng in wooden boxes of 100 individually wrapped packets for tea. It makes a good strong cup of tea and it's only about $8 to $12.

So the question is,

why does wisconsin genseng cost so much and why is 99.9% of American farmers planting corn and wheat when they can make a fortune growing fresh ginseng?

 

(although I can see the initial investment of $100 for a pound of seed as a deterrent!!!) 

167649[/snapback]

Korean and American Ginseng are very different. If you have high pressure, don't take Korean Ginseng.

[LeeFisher3]

See if this helps Fresh American Ginseng

[mercator]

We were at a market in Chinatown and they had Wisconsin ginseng. It started out at $70 for 4 oz or so. My lao po and friend talked them down to $40 for two. Still a lot of money.

I usually buy Korean ginseng in wooden boxes of 100 individually wrapped packets for tea. It makes a good strong cup of tea and it's only about $8 to $12.

So the question is,

why does wisconsin genseng cost so much and why is 99.9% of American farmers planting corn and wheat when they can make a fortune growing fresh ginseng?

 

(although I can see the initial investment of $100 for a pound of seed as a deterrent!!!) 

167649[/snapback]

Not sure, but I am plowing up my lawn come Spring! My climate here isn't all that different than Wisconsin

 

I wish there was a Chinatown near here... Spokane, Missoula, and Boise have no such thing. Maybe Seattle does, but i'd have to fly there so may as well go to SF. Adding $300 to the grocery list makes the Ginseng a lot more spendy though!

 

UU is ok, but its still as spendy as anywhere else. I guess I should buy some though because I know they will enjoy it, and they did give my relatives 1.25kg of primo red and green tea that goes for about $100 a pound (a huge expenditure for an average small town Chinese family). Reciprocation in kind... yep I am becoming Chinese (and don't mind a bit)

 

Merc

[ptcrusier333rph]

We were at a market in Chinatown and they had Wisconsin ginseng. It started out at $70 for 4 oz or so. My lao po and friend talked them down to $40 for two. Still a lot of money.

I usually buy Korean ginseng in wooden boxes of 100 individually wrapped packets for tea. It makes a good strong cup of tea and it's only about $8 to $12.

So the question is,

why does wisconsin genseng cost so much and why is 99.9% of American farmers planting corn and wheat when they can make a fortune growing fresh ginseng?

 

(although I can see the initial investment of $100 for a pound of seed as a deterrent!!!)       

167649[/snapback]

Not sure, but I am plowing up my lawn come Spring! My climate here isn't all that different than Wisconsin

 

I wish there was a Chinatown near here... Spokane, Missoula, and Boise have no such thing. Maybe Seattle does, but i'd have to fly there so may as well go to SF. Adding $300 to the grocery list makes the Ginseng a lot more spendy though!

 

UU is ok, but its still as spendy as anywhere else. I guess I should buy some though because I know they will enjoy it, and they did give my relatives 1.25kg of primo red and green tea that goes for about $100 a pound (a huge expenditure for an average small town Chinese family). Reciprocation in kind... yep I am becoming Chinese (and don't mind a bit)

 

Merc

167667[/snapback]

the wild ginseng have a hunting season of sorts there 3 months out of the year it not allow to be dug up. Missouri has many spots that grow it, I know one guy is planning on putting in 10 acres of it in mid missouri. take 3 years before it can be dug up and has to be shaded. so a lot of work goes into growing it. btw a ginseng root in shape of a man is worthe 500 to 1000 dollars depend on size.

[mercator]

Do I dare ask about grades? What grade would be appropriate?

 

I am sure it is like tea in that you can buy some for a few RMB for a garbage bag full, or pay 10000RMB+ for 100g.

 

They have ginseng for a few bucks a pound to wild 50 year old at 2000 bucks a pound! yikes.

 

They know I am not a wealthy guy, but I want to get the right amount of the right grade. If I want to get $50-60 worth, do I get a huge amount of fair quality, or a little bit of primo stuff?

 

My mother, it so happens, is in Madison, WI, this week so I asked her to do a little hunting for me if she has time.

[skibum]

Merc, before you buy all this, you may want to see if China allows you to bring in fresh food. You could not bring it into the US

[mercator]

Merc, before you buy all this, you may want to see if China allows you to bring in fresh food. You could not bring it into the  US

168021[/snapback]

Postal regulations seem to allow it. I talked with my wife today, and she said it wouldnt be a good idea to send the in-laws Christmas presents. Her mother follows some traditional Chinese religious practices and it may well cause some issues.

 

"Christmas ok in Guangzhou, but in _______ not ok, because Guangzhou big city and _________ small city old people."

 

So I have a little more time (Chinese New Year) to figure this whole thing out. I may just go with one of those wrapped 1/4 lb. boxes of maybe Mediums or longs and minimize the possible customs anxiety. She and I are working out some ideas, and then we'll probably have her get most of the items in China (so much cheaper), save for a few of these exotic treats I have in mind...

[Trigg]

We were at a market in Chinatown and they had Wisconsin ginseng. It started out at $70 for 4 oz or so. My lao po and friend talked them down to $40 for two. Still a lot of money.

I usually buy Korean ginseng in wooden boxes of 100 individually wrapped packets for tea. It makes a good strong cup of tea and it's only about $8 to $12.

So the question is,

why does wisconsin genseng cost so much and why is 99.9% of American farmers planting corn and wheat when they can make a fortune growing fresh ginseng?

 

(although I can see the initial investment of $100 for a pound of seed as a deterrent!!!)     B)  

167649[/snapback]

Not sure, but I am plowing up my lawn come Spring! My climate here isn't all that different than Wisconsin

 

I wish there was a Chinatown near here... Spokane, Missoula, and Boise have no such thing. Maybe Seattle does, but i'd have to fly there so may as well go to SF. Adding $300 to the grocery list makes the Ginseng a lot more spendy though!

 

UU is ok, but its still as spendy as anywhere else. I guess I should buy some though because I know they will enjoy it, and they did give my relatives 1.25kg of primo red and green tea that goes for about $100 a pound (a huge expenditure for an average small town Chinese family). Reciprocation in kind... yep I am becoming Chinese (and don't mind a bit)

 

Merc

167667[/snapback]

My wife found some inexpensive American 'Sang' in portland--betcha you could talk one of the numerous portlanders into picking some up for you an sedning it!!

[m-coon]

I bought some on ebay about a year ago - the price was very reasonable.

Scott

[phantom1949]

We just planted a pound of seed (at $100 a pound). PM me in about seven years and I will fix you up

 

I 'll mark it on my calendar!!!

 

It takes that long to grow????