The types of ginseng are generally divided into wild ginseng, garden ginseng and forest ginseng. The market price of garden ginseng is 400 yuan per catty-900 yuan, and that of forest ginseng is more than 2,000 yuan per catty. The price of ginseng varies greatly in different years and varieties. Please pay attention to identification when buying.
Wild ginseng that is old enough must be round, smooth and magnificent, with big bends and few branches. It can be described as "long and clear as a pimp", like a bullwhip whistle, buzzing. The appearance of pimples and whiskers, like the appearance of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb, is a sign of old ginseng, and the age of ginseng must be at least 70 years.
Growing environment: the growth of wild ginseng is very strict with the environment. Natural conditions, vegetation conditions, forest conditions, woodland conditions, air, soil, temperature, light, moisture and so on must meet its growth requirements, otherwise it will be difficult for wild ginseng to survive.
The natural conditions for the growth of wild ginseng are east longitude 1 17 ~ 134 and north latitude 40 ~ 48. It is a mountain over 300 meters above sea level, with an annual precipitation of 500 ~1000 mm.
Vegetation conditions for the growth of wild ginseng The growing area of wild ginseng must have biological communities (including plants, animals, microorganisms, etc. ) and its growing environment (including soil and climate, etc.). With the continuous energy conversion, material circulation and information transmission in time and space, a complete and good forest ecosystem with vitality and regeneration ability.