M G Kains

Ginseng M G Kains

This special re-print edition of M. G. Kain's book "Ginseng: Its Cultivation and Harvesting" contains a large amount of information on growing ginseng Written in 1899, included are details on growing and harvesting ginseng. Chapters include the History of Ginseng, Botany of Ginseng, Starting With Wild Roots, Starting With Seeds, Climate and Location, Soil, Preparation of the Ginseng Beds, Preparation of Permanent Beds, Planting Ginseng Seeds, Treatment of Seedlings, Protection of Beds, Manuring, Selection of Plants For Improvement, Cultivated Roots versus Wild Ginseng Roots, Preparation for Market and more. Considered one of the most complete books of its kind. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.