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Can Catnip be Dried?
QUESTION:
Dear Garden of Healing® Herbs:
I planted a bit of catnip outside this year. Will it grow back next year? Can I dry the leaves for use during the winter? And if so, how does one do this?
ANSWER:
Catnip is perennial, so it should grow back.
But, you've missed the optimum time for harvesting the leaves to dry.
The book "Herbs: 1001 Garden Questions Answered" recommends picking the leaves before the flowers bloom.
You will need to dry the leaves on a screen in a cool, well-ventilated place that's dark or at least out of direct sunlight, the book says.
You can then either chop the leaves or rub them with your fingers to release more scent.
© 1996-2009 The Garden of Healing® Company. All Rights Reserved.
HERBS
Can Catnip be Dried?
QUESTION:
Dear Garden of Healing® Herbs:
I planted a bit of catnip outside this year. Will it grow back next year? Can I dry the leaves for use during the winter? And if so, how does one do this?
ANSWER:
Catnip is perennial, so it should grow back.
But, you've missed the optimum time for harvesting the leaves to dry.
The book "Herbs: 1001 Garden Questions Answered" recommends picking the leaves before the flowers bloom.
You will need to dry the leaves on a screen in a cool, well-ventilated place that's dark or at least out of direct sunlight, the book says.
You can then either chop the leaves or rub them with your fingers to release more scent.
© 1996-2009 The Garden of Healing® Company. All Rights Reserved.
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