Posted in - Gardening on June 7th 2010
Harvesting Anise Harvesting Annual Herbs Harvesting Caraway Harvesting Chervil Harvesting Chives Harvesting Coriander Harvesting Dill Harvesting Fennel Harvesting Herbs Harvesting Lavender Harvesting Lemon Balm Harvesting Lovage Harvesting Mint Harvesting Oregano Harvesting Parsley Harvesting Perennial Herbs Harvesting Rosemary Harvesting Sage Harvesting Savory Harvesting Sweet Basil Harvesting Sweet Marjoram Harvesting Tarragon Harvesting Thyme How to Harvest Herbs When to Harvest Herbs
The best time to harvest herbs will depend on the herbs themselves. Most herbs should be harvested just as the flower buds appear, but before they fully blossom. At this stage, the leaves contain the maximum amount of oils for fragrance and flavor. You will also want to harvest them in the morning, just after …