Guest guest Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 --- On Sat, 8/29/09, RedWill0w <RedWill0w wrote: RedWill0w <RedWill0w Herb Question Saturday, August 29, 2009, 3:08 PM >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 Hi Dara,Just wondering what you are referring to when you describe the maximum energy in the plant and how does one determine this?Thanks! Be well,Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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