Fresh Wisconsin American Ginseng Roots
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Fresh Wisconsin American Ginseng Roots
Fresh and perishable. Refrigerate promptly after delivery.
Shipped with 1-day delivery for freshness
- Every fresh order ships with 1-day delivery, included at no extra cost.
- Packed with cold packs in an insulated box, so they arrive cool and fresh.
Request a refund within 30 days of delivery. At least 50% remaining, original packaging and proof of purchase required. Customer pays return shipping. International refunds exclude original outbound shipping and import fees. Full refund terms.
About our fresh ginseng
What arrives, how to use it, and how to keep it fresh.Fresh ginseng root, dug each fall on our family farm in Edgar, Wisconsin. This is fresh American ginseng root, sold by net weight from September to mid-January in 8 oz or whole-pound quantities. It is perishable: it ships in an insulated box with cold packs and 1-day delivery, and goes in the refrigerator when it arrives.
New to cooking with it? Read how to buy, store, slice and cook fresh ginseng, try ginseng chicken soup, check how much ginseng to use in soup, or see all of our Wisconsin ginseng. Comparing sellers? Read where to buy American ginseng.
Buying fresh American ginseng root this season
Our fresh roots are dug each fall on our family farm in Edgar, Wisconsin, where the Heil family has farmed and grown ginseng since 1953, and sold only from September through mid-January. If you missed fresh root last year, or want to stock up before the season closes, this is the window to order.
- 8 oz and 16 oz: the easiest sizes to start with when you want to slice fresh root into soup or tea.
- 5+ lb and 10+ lb: order any whole number of pounds using the 16 oz option. The applicable rate covers every pound of this product on one-time purchases. Keep part of the order in the refrigerator and freeze or dry the rest to use after the season ends.
Compare fresh with fresh: about three pounds of fresh root dry down to one pound of dried root, so a fresh price per pound is not the same as a dried one. In many Chinese households, fresh root is traditionally sliced into simmered soups through fall and winter. See the live price per pound for every root and bag size, shop dried whole root by age for year-round buying, or see bulk orders by the pound.
What you receive
Choose 8 oz or any whole number of pounds. The 16 oz option is one pound; set its quantity to the number of pounds you want. The size selected at checkout is the total fresh-root weight that ships. Individual roots naturally vary in size, shape, crown, branching, and surface appearance.
Fresh versus dried root
Fresh root contains more natural moisture and has a firm, crisp texture, so it cuts much more easily than dried root. Dried root is shelf stable and better suited to long-term pantry storage. Outside the fresh season, choose dried ginseng slices, ginseng tea bags or whole root by age.
How to use it
Wash thoroughly under cool running water before use. Slice thinly and steep in hot water, or add slices to soup, broth, stew, or congee. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
Storage
Refrigerate as soon as it arrives and don't wash the roots until you're ready to use them. Wrapped loosely in a paper towel in a closed bag in the crisper drawer (34 to 39°F), fresh roots keep 2 to 3 weeks. If the towel gets wet, replace it. To keep them longer, freeze whole roots in a sealed freezer bag for up to about 6 months, or slice and dry them.
Seasonal availability
Fresh roots are available from September through mid-January. Every fresh-root order ships with 1-day delivery.
Natural variation
Shape, branching, surface texture, and the number of roots in a package vary naturally. The 8 oz package is shown in the gallery; every size is sold by the net weight selected at checkout.
Safety
Ask a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Grown by the Heil family
All the ginseng in this product is grown by us in Wisconsin. We never blend it with ginseng grown in Canada or Asia. Our harvest-lot records connect customer orders to the crop.
Refrigerate as soon as the roots arrive and use them soon. Compare fresh and dried roots.
Fresh-root season, shipping and packaging
Fresh roots are available from September through mid-January. Every order ships with 1-day delivery, packed with cold packs in an insulated box. Refrigerate the roots as soon as they arrive, and wash them thoroughly under cool running water before use.
Choose 8 oz or any whole number of pounds using the 16 oz option. Fresh roots ship by total net weight with our usual fresh-root packing.
Questions about fresh ginseng
Storing, preparing and buying fresh root.How do I store fresh ginseng root?
Refrigerate it as soon as it arrives, and do not wash it until you are ready to use it. Wrap the roots loosely in a dry paper towel in a closed bag in the crisper drawer (34 to 39°F) and they keep 2 to 3 weeks. If the towel gets wet, replace it.
Can I freeze or dry fresh ginseng root?
Yes. Freeze whole roots in a sealed freezer bag for up to about 6 months. Or slice them thin and let them dry fully in a warm, airy spot out of direct sun before storing them sealed.
When is fresh ginseng root available?
We sell fresh roots from September through mid-January. The rest of the year, choose dried ginseng slices, tea bags or whole root.
How do I prepare fresh ginseng root?
Wash it thoroughly under cool running water, then slice it thin. Steep the slices in hot water, or add them to soup, broth, stew or congee. Fresh root is crisp and cuts much more easily than dried root. How to buy, store, slice and cook fresh ginseng.
Is fresh ginseng the same as dried?
Fresh root still holds its water: about 3 pounds of fresh root dry down to about 1 pound of dried. Compare fresh prices with other fresh prices. Fresh or dried: which should you buy?