How to Dry a Lavender Plant
Lavender is a popular herb for drying. It retains its scent after drying, and the dried herb can be used in many ways. Some uses are for sachets, cooking, oils and potpourri. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Lavender plants
- Rubber bands
- Sharp scissors or shears
- Paperclip or small piece of wire
Instructions
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Harvest your lavender for drying. Cut the lavender when only a few buds have opened to preserve the color and so that the flowers won't fall off when dried. Cut the flowers at the base so that you have a few inches of stem.
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Bundle a handful of the flowers together. Wrap a rubber band around the base to hold them.
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Use a paperclip or small piece of wire to make a hook and hang the bundle upside-down in a dark place. Place some newspaper under the bundles to catch any buds that fall off while drying.
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Check the lavender bundles daily to ensure no mold is growing on them.
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Let the lavender bundle dry for a week or two until there is no moisture left in the stems. Take them down and store your dried lavender in a dark or dim place to preserve the color and scent.
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Tips & Warnings
Use lavender with dark purple blossoms for the best color after drying. To dry just one stalk, you can just lay it flat on newspaper.
