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The most appropriate time to harvest lavender is on a dry sunny season. It is preferred to be in the morning when the colors of the flowers are not yet vivid and bright and when the flowers are not fully open yet. Harvesting your own grown lavender proves to be very rewarding.

Lavender are good ornaments but they are good source of essential oils for lotions, soaps and other cosmetic products as well. Up to today, it is used as a cure for insomnia and other sleeping problems because of its soothing and sedative effect. This herb is also good for digestion and treating scraps and wounds. These herbs are really beneficial and can give you a good full time business.

These plants need to be dried to remain effective for a long time. It should also be kept in an airtight container. It is necessary to always keep it away from sunlight and preferably be placed in the darkness.

Knowing how to dry lavender is so very easy. Drying lavender is a very easy task to do. Here are a few simple tips and instructions to help you start drying up your own lavender.

How to Dry Lavender:
Materials needed for drying lavender to be successful:

•Gardening shears
•Sachet bag
•Rubber bands
•Newspaper
•Airtight container

Instructions to Dry Lavender:

1.First, harvest the lavender according to specified time of day and conditions. Choose the time when the plants are starting to open up and to shine bright. A pair of scissors will do the job. Cut them about 4-5 inches below the flower heads.

2.Tie up your dozen or 14 pieces of flowers using a rubber band. Using a rubber band is very efficient because even when the flowers stem continue to shrink, the rubber band keeps them still intact.

3.Hang your lavender in a warm place but away from direct sunlight. It takes about seven to ten days for your lavender to totally dry up.

4.The buds must be removed. Place dry stems on a length of towels and gently roll it up like a tube. Roll it back and forth until the buds are easily dislodged without crushing them.

5.Store up the buds but use up the stems. The buds can be used for the drawers and cupboard when put into sachets. Buds can be also stored for future use. Just put them in an airtight container. The dry stems are good to be burned with your firewood for they release a sensational scent as it bums.

The dried lavender flowers stored in sachets can be used for your closets, drawers and cabinets. They repel moths away. You can also use the buds for aroma therapy and the lavender oil for a nice bath treat. You can toss the stalks and burn them in the fire for a wonderful scent.

Now you know how to dry your lavender and you can now reward yourself a “LOVE” vender treat. Enjoy.