How to Dry Lavender

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Harvest the lavender before it's fully in bloom.. Cut matured lavender flowers just above the leaves.. Gather the lavender into a bunch.

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1

Harvest the lavender before it's fully in bloom.

Step 1

Harvest the lavender before it's fully in bloom.

2

Cut matured lavender flowers just above the leaves.

Step 2

Cut matured lavender flowers just above the leaves.

3

Gather the lavender into a bunch.

Step 3

Gather the lavender into a bunch.

4

Tie the stems with a rubber band.

Step 4

Tie the stems with a rubber band.

5

Find a dark place to dry the lavender.

Step 5

Find a dark place to dry the lavender.

6

Hang the lavender bunch upside down.

Step 6

Hang the lavender bunch upside down.

7

Let the lavender dry for 2 - 4 weeks.

Step 7

Let the lavender dry for 2 - 4 weeks.

8

Harvest the lavender.

Step 8

Harvest the lavender.

9

Lay the lavender on a block of wood.

Step 9

Lay the lavender on a block of wood.

10

Place the lavender in a sunny spot.

Step 10

Place the lavender in a sunny spot.

11

Allow the sun to completely dry the lavender.

Step 11

Allow the sun to completely dry the lavender.

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