The only tools needed when planting wild simulated ginseng are a rake and or a garden hoe. Rake back the leaf litter into a pile to one side or the other to the desired width. Then rake the soil loose until it’s about ¾ to 1 1/2  inch deep. Some growers even use a small hand cultivator tool to help loosen the soil. Sow/spread the seed on top of the soil thin enough to be around 4-6 seed / sq ft. Turn the rake upside down & re-rake the seed into the loose soil to at least ½ to 3/4  inches deep. You can then walk on or tamp the soil with something as to lightly pack it down like planting seed in a garden. Put the leaf litter back on top of the seed & soil you just planted. You can add straw as mulch before the leaves if you need extra mulch.