The Difference Between Wild-Simulated Ginseng and Regular Ginseng

2How are wild-simulated ginseng and regular ginseng different?

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Category Wild-Simulated Ginseng Ginseng (Cultivated Ginseng)
Cultivating Area Mountains Fields
Cultivating Facilities None Shades, irrigation facilities
Chemical Fertilizers Not used Used
Pesticides Not used Used
Cultivating Period Long (6~7 years, generally over 10 years) Short (Generally 4~6 years)
Appearance
  • Small (around 5g)
  • Light green leaves.
  • Clearly visible rhizome.
  • Rough surface.
  • Long and tough fine roots.
  • Large (70~80g for 6-year-old roots)
  • Darker leaves.
  • Rhizome not clearly visible.
  • Smooth surface.
  • Short fine roots.

Ref: Korea Forestry Promotion Institute