Journal of Ginseng Research
- Volume 22 Issue 2
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- Pages.122-125
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- 1998
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- 1226-8453(pISSN)
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- 2093-4947(eISSN)
Effects of Soil Moisture on the Growth of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium L.)
- Li, Thomas S.C. (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Facific Agri-Food Research Centre) ;
- Berard, R.G. (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Facific Agri-Food Research Centre, Ag-Quest(Sask.) Inc.)
- Published : 1998.06.01
Abstract
Adequate available soil moisture level is considered to be one the most important components in growing high yields of good quality ginseng. Excessive soil moisture may promote stillborn fungal pathogens and cause serious diseases in ginseng fields. This study showed that soil moisture levels for optimum growth and health of ginseng varied with soil texture. Fifty- percent available moisture for sandy loam and 75% for silty loam are the best moisture levels for good growth and higher yield.