Lavender is an aromatic plant that gives off a very pleasant and unmistakable smell. For this reason, many people use it to perfume the house, the bathroom and even the closet. In addition, the smell of this plant is repellent for many insects, so it helps to protect our home from such unpleasant bugs as moths or mosquitoes.
Do you want to enjoy the aroma and properties of lavender all year round? Drying is the best technique to keep your flowers in perfect condition and to have this aromatic plant whenever you want. To do this, we recommend that you plant lavender or lavender at home and then follow the advice we offer in this oneHOWTO article about how to dry lavender.
Steps to follow:
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To know how to dry lavender, you have to dispose of this plant. You can collect it in a nearby field or in the mountains, but, if you plant it at home, you can enjoy it at any time and make the most of all its benefits. You will only need some lavender cuttings and a pot with soil or a place in your garden to grow it. You can also sow it through seeds, as we show you in this other oneHOWTO article on how to plant lavender.
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You should also know the care of lavender. They are not too many, since it is a shrub that adapts easily to all types of soils and conditions. You just have to make sure that it has a good drainage system to avoid flooding of the irrigation water. You can also prune it to make it grow stronger and take advantage of pruning debris to dry the lavender.
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Once you have a lavender bush, collect the stems and flowers and prepare them for their drying process. You will have to help yourself with pruning shears to avoid damaging the plant and, of course, also to make the task easier. As for the length of the stems, we suggest that they be between 10 and 15 cm. You should then remove the leaves, keeping only the flower.
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The next step to dry lavender will be tie the corsages with a string or an elastic band and lay them upside down in a ventilated place, but without excessive draft. Likewise, the room should not be excessively humid nor should the sun shine directly.
As for the time you have to wait for the lavender to dry completely, it should be noted that it will vary depending on the climate of the place where you live, as well as the humidity conditions and other aspects related to the weather. However, the process can range between one and two weeks until the flowers are completely dry.
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Lastly, separate the dried lavender flowers from their stems. You will see that just by touching them they will come off easily. This way, you can store the dried lavender in airtight jars or jars, which will allow you to keep it in optimal conditions and use it when you need it.
Likewise, we also recommend that you opt for dry other aromatic flowers and always have them at hand. To do this, you can take a look at the following oneHOWTO articles:
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