Natures Bend has been buying wild ginseng, bark, and native roots from Kentucky diggers for over 15 years — honest weights, straight talk, and cash on the spot.
Every root is weighed in front of you on a calibrated scale. No guessing, no shortcuts — what you see is what you're paid for.
Ginseng and root prices move with the market. Call ahead for today's rates before you make the drive.
Based in London, Kentucky, buying from local diggers for more than 15 years. We're not going anywhere.
What we're actively buying shifts through the season. Ginseng is our mainstay — we also regularly buy mayapple, slippery elm bark, wild cherry bark, sumac bark, and other native roots. See the full list →
Our primary purchase, in season and legally dug. Fresh (green) or dried.
Properly cured, dry roots bought year-round within the legal sale window.
Mayapple, slippery elm bark, wild cherry bark, sumac bark, and more — call to confirm what we need right now.
Kentucky ginseng harvest runs September 1 through December 1 each year, and only plants at least 5 years old with three or more five-leaflet prongs can legally be dug. Sale windows for green and dried ginseng follow their own dates.
See Full Season DetailsSeptember 1 – December 1
September 1 – March 31
September 15 – March 31
Prices swing — call us first.
We buy directly from diggers in London, Kentucky. Call ahead for today's rates and current hours.
