American ginseng is beginning to fruit in the western North Carolina mountains as summer ends, signaling the approach of fall. Responsible harvesting practices matter for anyone considering digging the plant.
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American ginseng berries turn red in late August up here, which means diggers are about to head into the woods. The plant takes years to mature and digging it wrong kills the root system for good, so if you are thinking about it, there are rules that matter. This is not a casual harvest.
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