Where is American ginseng produced and of the best quality?

The quality of American ginseng is good in Rongcheng, Jinzhai, Wendeng, Jingyu and Long counties.

1. Rongcheng American Ginseng

Rongcheng American ginseng has been cultivated for nearly 30 years, and the scale of planting has expanded rapidly in recent years. Rongcheng has become one of the main American ginseng producing areas in Shandong Peninsula, and American ginseng has become the 11th crop in Rongcheng City to be rated as a national geographical indication agricultural product by the Ministry of Agriculture, which has significantly increased the income of the people.

2. Jinzhai American Ginseng

Jinzhai is the only place in East China where American ginseng is grown. The main root of Jinzhai American ginseng is round or spindle-shaped, with a light yellow or yellow-white surface, a shiny color, fine skin texture, and a plump and firm texture. Participated in the national geographical indication certification trademark.

3. Wendeng American Ginseng

Wendeng District of Weihai, Shandong Province is the largest main producing area of ??American ginseng in the country and is known as the "Capital of American Ginseng in China". Wendeng American ginseng has a stubby appearance and a total saponin content of 6.5, and some can reach 8.8. The quality is better than imported ginseng. Now the American ginseng planting area in Wendeng City exceeds 10,000 acres, and the Chinese geographical indication certification trademark was successfully registered in 2015.

4. Jingyu American Ginseng

Jingyu County is located in the hinterland of Changbai Mountain, with a forest coverage rate of 84%, which is very suitable for the cultivation of American ginseng. After nearly 20 years of development, Baishan City has become the main American ginseng producing area in the country. Jingyu County has also been named by the country as China’s “Hometown of American Ginseng” and “Provenance Base”.

5. Liuba American Ginseng

Liuba County is located on the southern slope of the Qinling Mountains and has a unique natural ecological environment. It is now one of the three Atlantic ginseng cultivation bases in the country and the largest cultivation base in the northwest. The quality of Liuba American ginseng is comparable to that of American American ginseng. The processed commercial ginseng has been exported to Hong Kong, Macao and the southeastern coastal areas.

6. Longxian American Ginseng

Longxian American ginseng is a specialty of Longxian County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It is a rare and valuable traditional Chinese medicine. The rhizome is shorter than that of ginseng. The roots are fleshy, spindle-shaped, and less There are points of skill. American ginseng has been planted on a large scale in Longxian County since 1985. The current area is 100,000 square meters and the annual output is 15,000 kilograms.