How to dry lavender
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Harvest lavender for drying when the first bud on the flower stalk is starting to open. Some varieties, such as ‘Hidcote’, will stay closed for some time and allow you seven to ten days to do your harvesting. Others will open in a day or two, which often causes them to lose their blossoms in the drying process.
To dry lavender, bind 25-75 stems with a rubber band, string or ribbon and hang upside down in a warm, dry, dark spot. When dry, pack away in airtight boxes or plastic bags to keep fresh.
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