Ginseng on its second season and growing well!
https://i.nostr.build/jYlnr.jpg
Planted this ginseng from seed on the north side of my house in summer of 2022 by broad forking a bed and digging furrows. Covered the seed with woodchip mulch.
https://i.nostr.build/WGRrj.jpg
It sprouted in spring of 2023, I thought it didn't take because I planted it so late. I was surprised when I ended up getting excellent germination. Now I have to figure out when it's ready for transplanting. 
https://i.nostr.build/Q7RDJ.jpg
Ginseng is a perennial grown for its root, which has medical uses. It takes many years to mature and is slow growing. It is a high value crop and if managed properly can provide value from shady marginal areas.
https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/growing-ginseng-zmaz83jaznet/

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