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Item Number: SNV7107

Dang-shen pilosula Seeds (Organic)

Also Called Poor Man's Ginseng

$5.89
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Description

Organic Dang-shen pilosula seeds produce a perennial climbing plant valued for both its ornamental beauty and traditional herbal uses. Also known as Poor Man’s Ginseng, this twining vine is native to China and thrives in USDA Zones 5 to 9. Dang-shen is hardy and adaptable, preferring well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant’s vining habit makes it an excellent candidate for vertical gardening or companion planting, where it can climb alongside other crops. Once established, it can return year after year, offering both aesthetic appeal and a renewable source of harvestable roots.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Vining
  • Crop category: Vegetable
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  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 65-75°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"
  • Germination: 14-21 Days
  • Height at Maturity: 6-8 feet (vining)
  • Days to Maturity: 120+ Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Dang-shen pilosula as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Before sowing Dang-shen pilosula, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Grow on a Trellis
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Shade Tolerant

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 5 - 9
Growth Habit : Vining
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Root
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Plant prefers full sun to part shade and something to climb on–preferably another plant but lacking that at least a string. Sow in spring. Watch out for gophers, these roots are tastier than carrots!

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