Learning Opportunity...never dry herbs in direct sunlight. Re: When do you harvest it? by unyquity ..... Natural Healing & Herbal Solutions w/Unyquity
Date: 3/22/2009 2:13:01 AM ( 15 y ago)
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Your link for dandelion info is great! And *some* of your info about picking, harvesting & drying is correct. BUT one should NEVER dry herbs in direct sunlight (always in the shade).
And I'm not sure what you mean by this: >>>It is important to wait and not pick the new fresh dandelion but wait till it is medium mature.<<< For example, the leaves of perennials, like the dandelion, should be optimally gathered before the plant flowers...or long after the flower has withered. Roots should never be taken with a plant is in flower, as the roots are giving all their 'energy' to the flowering & reproduction. Perhaps you meant not to pick first year perennials, and there's some sense in that (s
I'm adding more to this thread so everyone can learn more.
Blessings,
Uny
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