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Harvesting and Processing Herbs

Harvesting and Processing Herbs

If you are using the leaves of an herb plant you should harvest them before the plant flowers to prevent them from becoming bitter.  The best flavored leaves are the newest ones at the tips.  If you are processing the flowers you should pick them as soon as they are just starting to open and are still tender.
Nicole Fleming
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