Herb Question

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>When is the best time to harvest herbs for drying? Is it before, during, or

after flowering each >year? Thanks, Deb

 

Deb,

Medicinally, that would depend upon which part of the herb you want to use.

You would harvest when the maximum energy would be in that part of the plant.

If you are going to use the flowers,best to pick them as they are opening or

even in bud. On the other hand, if you are picking for fragrance, the time of

day can influence that as well. If you're going to use the root, the max

energy is in it during the late fall, winter and early early spring before the

plant shoots up. I generally harvestleaves prior to the plant flowering.

 

Dara