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Good indicators of ginseng habitat are plants such as bloodroot, jewel weed, trillium, wild yam, hepatica, wild ginger, Solomon's seal, Jack-in-the-pulpit, black cohosh, galax, and ferns.
- Pests and Diseases: When grown with proper spacing, light, and soil, disease is not usually a problem. May be browsed by deer, but protected by stringing heavy, clear fishing line around planting area.
- Soil: Soil should be rich, well-drained, high in organic matter and acidic (pH 5 is best) with added gypsum which supplies calcium..
- Diameter: 4 to 5, up to 12
- Height: 6 to 24
- USDA Zones: 4 to 8
- Water: Roots need moist soil through much of season.