How to Harvest Mullein

Mullein is an herb that grows naturally throughout much of the world. It is used widely for medicinal qualities that include anti-inflammatory, sedative and analgesic properties. Mullein can also be used as a natural fungicide and pesticide. The plant is tolerant of different types of soil and can be grown almost anywhere that has a warm growing season. If you grow mullein at home, you should know how to harvest it.

Things You'll Need

• Gardening shears
• String

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wait for the mullein plants to begin to grow flowers. The best time to harvest mullein is right before the flowers bloom.

   • 2

     Cut the plant at the surface of the soil with gardening shears.

   • 3

     Tie string around the stem of the plant. Hang the plant upside down in a dark, dry area. You can do this either inside or outside. But if you do it outside, choose a spot with constant shade.

   • 4

     Let the plant hang until the leaves become dry and crumble easily. This can take one to three weeks.