African Blue Basil

The best way to harvest is to cut the larger leaves from the top of the plant. As this is a perennial variety, there is no need to remove the flowers.

Basil

It’s best to do some light harvesting once the plant has become established. The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems.

Chamomile

Chamomile can be harvested as the flowers bloom. As you harvest, more flowers will form. You can dry the flowers or use them fresh!

Cilantro

The best way to harvest is to cut the shoots near the base of the plant.

Chives

The best way to harvest is to cut the shoots near the base of the plant. The flowers are also edible!

Cutting Flowers

Harvest before the blooms are completely open. To harvest, cut at the stem and place in water.

Dill

The best way to harvest is to cut the shoots near the base of the plant. The flowers are also edible!

Edible Flowers

Harvest individual flowers once they are completely open and pull petals off before using them in dishes. Harvest often to encourage new flowers to grow.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass can be harvested almost anytime throughout the season. Using clippers, cut the lemongrass near the soil leaving about 1-2” of the stalk connected to the plant to encourage regrowth.

Lemon Verbena

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Mint

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Oregano

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Parsley

Bunch the stems and leaves together and snip them off at ground level.

Pineapple Sage

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Rosemary

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Sage

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Stevia

Harvest before the plant flowers for the highest sugar content. Leaves can be harvested by pulling leaves directly from the stems throughout the season once the plant is established.

Thyme

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. Once harvested you can pick leaves from the stems to use in dishes.

Tarragon

The best way to harvest is to cut short lengths of the stems. It is beneficial to let tarragon attain some size before starting to harvest.