|
Herb |
What to Harvest |
When to Harvest |
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Angelica |
Leaves
Roots |
Anytime
Fall |
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Anise |
Leaves |
Anytime |
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Basil |
Fresh young leaves |
Just as they open-older leaves are sharper in taste. |
|
Borage |
Young leaves
Flowers |
Anytime
Just as they open |
|
Chamomile |
Blossoms |
Only on sunny days and dry slowly on racks |
|
Caraway |
Seeds |
Cut plant when brown |
|
Chervil |
Young leaves |
Before plant blooms |
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Comfrey |
Young leaves
Roots |
In May
Dig in early spring & late autumn. |
|
Coriander/Cilantro |
Young leaves
Seeds |
Anytime
Cut blossoms just before they become dry,brown, & ripe. |
|
Costmary |
Leaves |
Anytime before plant blooms |
|
Dill |
Leaves
Seeds |
Early summer to fall
Pick dry blossoms when brown. |
|
Fennel |
Young leaves
Seeds |
Anytime
Cut flowers when brown & dry. |
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Garlic |
|
Dig when foliage is yellow and dry. |
|
Hyssop |
Leaves
Blossom Stalk |
Anytime
After opening |
|
Lemon Balm |
Leaves
Blossom stalk |
Anytime
Just after opening |
|
Lovage |
Leaves |
Anytime before blooming. |
|
Marjoram |
Leaves |
Anytime-leaves become extra spicy during bloom. |
|
Mint |
Leaves |
Anytime |
|
Multiplier Onions |
Bulblets |
When top dries |
|
Oregano |
Young leaves |
Anytime |
|
Parsley |
Young leaves before blooming.
Root parsley |
Before blooming
End of fall |
|
Rosemary |
Leaves or springs |
Anytime |
|
Rue |
Leaves |
Anytime |
|
Sage |
Leaves |
Anytime before freezing |
|
Summer Savory |
Young leaves anytime |
Cut twigs just before or during blooming to dry. |
|
Winter Savory |
Leaves or twings |
Anytime-pick and dry before blooming |
|
Sorrel |
Young leaves |
Anytime |
|
Tansy |
Cut &dry entire plant |
Anytime in summer |
|
Tarragon |
Leaves |
Before Blooming (Flavor weakens when dried) |
|
Thyme |
Leaves |
Anytime |
|
Valerian |
Roots |
Dig in Fall |
|
Mugwort |
Leaves |
Before Blooming |
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Watercress |
Leaves |
Anytime |
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When harvesting, take no more than 1/2 to 1/3 of the
plant.
Harvest in the early morning or early evening. |
