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Harvesting Mullein

Today, I’d like to continue our conversation about mullein, aka Verbascum thapsus. By now, you know how to identify it, (if you didn’t catch the earlier blogpost about Identifying Mullein go check it out!) so now I want to give some tips on harvesting. Harvest the roots in the fall of the first year. By …

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Harvesting Roots

Fall, winter and early spring bring opportunities for harvesting roots (as long as you don’t mind digging through the snow!) The Basics Make sure you’ve positively identified your plant and understand what you are looking for. Always collect from clean areas, as plants absorb toxic materials into their roots and leaves. Don’t be an “herb …