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Ginseng dealers see less stable market during COVID-19 and dwindling harvesters

Bente Bouthier

Indiana is in the height of ginseng harvest season, according to DNR officials.
Decreased Ginseng Harvest During Pandemic Not Cause For Concern Yet, According To DNR

Bente Bouthier

Last year’s harvest of Indiana ginseng weighed in at just over 2,500 pounds – a drop from more than 3,500 pounds in 2019 and 3,600 pounds in 2018.