Harvest right
Cut in the morning after dew dries. Leaves before flowering, flowers just as they open, roots in fall.
Grow them, then keep them potent all year. The simple steps from fresh cutting to a stocked apothecary shelf.
Cut in the morning after dew dries. Leaves before flowering, flowers just as they open, roots in fall.
Tie small bunches, hang upside down out of direct sun, good airflow. 1-2 weeks. Or a dehydrator on low.
Fully dry = leaves crumble and stems snap. Any bend means moisture — dry longer or you'll get mold.
Store in airtight glass jars, out of light, labeled with the date. The jar test: check for condensation after a day; if it fogs, dry more.
The ten most useful medicinal herbs to dry and store are all in Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit — non-GMO seeds plus her remedy guide with the drying and preparation notes.
Ten medicinal herbs and the simplest way to turn each into a tea, salve or tincture — one printable guide. We'll email it to you.