Herb Harvest Chart

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HERB HARVEST CHART

Herb

Harvest
frequency per
plant/patch

Time of day

Part to
take

Edible parts

Basil

every 2-3 days

morning

prune
down 2-3
leaf nodes

Chives

as needed

any

leaves

leaves & flowers

Cilantro

every 2-3 days

morning

leaves

leaves & seeds

Dill

every 2-3 days

any

leaves

Mint

as needed

any

leaves & seeds


tender leaves eat; leaves &
stems -tea

Oregano

as needed

any

Parsley

as needed

any

Rosemary

as needed

any

Sage

as needed

any

Savory,
summer

every 3-4 days

any

Thyme

as needed

any

stem with
leaves
stem with
leaves
whole leaf
stems
stem with
leaves
prune
down 2-3
leaf nodes
prune
stems with
nice
leaves
prune
stems with
nice
leaves

leaves

What to look for


full size plants; flower buds just
starting to form
long leaves
take full size leaves from along
the main stem
take full size leaves from along
the main stem

Tool Needed

Immediate post
harvest needs

clippers

moisten & refrigerate


or put stem ends in
water on counter

clippers or scissors

moisten & refrigerate

none or clippers

moisten & refrigerate

none or clippers

moisten & refrigerate

clippers

rinse & refrigerate

clippers

use fresh or dry

leaves

cut whole stem before full


bloom
cut whole stem before full
bloom

leaves
needle-like
leaves

take nice outside leaves


prune plants for shape as
harvest

clippers

moisten & refrigerate

clippers

use fresh or dry

leaves

nice green leaves

clippers

use fresh or dry

leaves

cut stems before full bloom

clippers

use fresh or dry

leaves

cut stems just above older


growth before full bloom

clippers

use fresh or dry

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