**2.1 Plantation of ginseng seeds**

After 3–6 years, either in autumn or summer season the roots are separated very carefully from plants due to presence of pest. For the purpose of avoidance of pest infection, the roots are sterilized and prepared. **Figure 2** showing plantation of ginseng**.** *Ginseng: Pharmacological Action and Phytochemistry Prospective DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.99646*

The method of preparation is different for white ginseng and red ginseng. In China, white ginseng' surface skin is removed by peeling and then dried and stored carefully for 12–15 months with less decrease of ginsenoside contents whereas in Korea, red ginseng is sterilized by steam sterilization method at a temperature of 120–130°C for about 3 hours which as a result saponin content is increased and can be stored for 2–3 years with no decrease of photo content.
