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The fragrant and fragrant lavender flowers are easy to dry and store, and are used as scent bags or as a decoration of dried flowers. To dry lavender, it is important to harvest the flowers at the right time, when their color is at its most vivid and the scent is strongest. You can dry the lavender in a dark room or in the sun, depending on the intended use. Read the article to learn how to dry lavender in two different methods.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Dry Lavender in a Dark Room

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   Harvest the lavender before the flowers are in full bloom. Cut the lavender at the base of the flower stalk when the buds just bloom. This will help the dried flowers retain their strong scent and bright purple color.

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   Cut the mature lavender right on the leaf. Aim for as long a flower stalk as possible. While you are harvesting lavender, you should prune the plant to help it grow better in winter.

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   Harvest the lavender in bunches. Once you have harvested a handful of lavender, bundle it in bundles. Use your hands to lightly smash the stalk to make the bouquet arranged and tidy.

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   Tie the flower stalk with rubber rope. Wrap the rubber band up to the base of the flower. Continue wrapping until the stalk is tied, but not crushed. Using a rubber strap instead of a cloth or ribbon will help the flower stalks not slip off as they wilt during the drying process.

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   Find a shady place to dry the lavender. Lavender in the shade is the best way to preserve the color of the flowers, as the sun can fade the purple color of the flowers. Find a dry, dark, sun-free place, like a hut, garage, or shade under the eaves.

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   Hanging down the lavender bouquet. Attach part of the rubber strap to the hook or nail. You can hook another rope to a rubber strap, then hook it to a hook or stand to hang the lavender on.

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   Let the lavender dry for 2-4 weeks. Check often to find out when the lavender is dry. When you lightly touch the flowers, they will fall off the stalk. You can hold the flowers on the stalk or remove the flowers from the stalk to make a scent bag or make a cake. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Dry Lavender in the Sunlight

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   Harvest the lavender. Harvest as soon as the buds open. Cut at the base of the flower stalk to keep more stalks.

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   Place the lavender on the wooden block. It is better to use a large plank or piece of wood to dry in the sun. If you use a metal tray, the lavender will get heated; If you use a plastic pad, it can melt and damage the lavender.

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   Place the lavender in a sunny place. Place the plank or board in a sunny place, indoors or outside. It is faster to dry the lavender in this way than in the dark, but the sun will fade the purple color of the flowers.
   • If you live in a rainy area, you should dry the lavender indoors near a sunny window or outside, but must bring it inside as soon as the clouds arrive.

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   Let the sun dry the lavender completely. It will take a week to dry. Check every few days to see if the lavender is dry. When the flowers are dry, they will fall off the stalk. advertisement

Advice

• If you loosen the rope, you can use the rope over and over.
• Lavender can prevent bugs, so hanging lavender in your closet not only helps you smell good, but also prevents insects from biting your clothes.
• Drying time depends on weather. If you live in a humid area, it can take a long time to dry the lavender.