Leggy Ginseng plants

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Acemoose Arlington, VA May 02, 2011

I overwintered my 1 yr old Ginseng plants on the balcony -- their planter was covered with a transparent plastic bag and enclosed inside two huge lawn and leaf double-thick paper bags.

They received sunshine every day, were protected from the bitterest winds, and made it thru Winter fine.

It's still pretty cool here (Zone 6) but I removed the plastic, and one of the double-thick bags and will remove all the rest of the protection and let them enjoy the warm weather (reliably in the upper 60's and 70's) once it comes to stay.

The plants look good - big green leaves, but they are pretty leggy (stalks) and "falling over" themselves -- I assume that's from Winter's limited sunshine -- should I stake them?

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melsalz Mooresville, NC(Zone 7b) May 02, 2011

I'm not familiar with growing Ginseng. But chances are staking will not make the stalks any stronger. Your problem is definitely from lack of sun light. If it were me, I would cut all foliage back and let the plant start anew.

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Acemoose Arlington, VA May 03, 2011

No course not -- won't make em any stronger but will keep them from snapping off in a high wind.

However - in addition to staking, you've given me another good idea-- pinching back. I actually eat some of the leaves- so instead of cutting back and killing those leaves I will just stake and pinch. And munch.

Many thanks

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