How To Look After Dried Lavender. Distillation should be done as soon as possible in order to get the best resultmaximum oil yield from your fresh cut lavender. Let them air dry for several days in a dark and dry location.
When you brush the flowers they should fall easily from the stems. Once it is dry you need to store your dried lavender until you are ready to use it. Lavenders should be provided with well-drained sandy soil under a fully sunny condition as they flourish best getting about 8 hours of sun every day.
It is still important though to leave enough space to allow air to travel between the stalks.
Soil should be deeply watered and irrigating lavenders. Gardeners should look after their lavenders to ensure they are in good condition. Otherwise snip or strip the flower bud portion off of the stem and store it in an airtight glass container for maximum freshness flavor and aroma. Distillation should be done as soon as possible in order to get the best resultmaximum oil yield from your fresh cut lavender.