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How to Harvest Annual Herbs

with Susan Belsinger

Length: 3:40

Annual herbs such as basil, cilantro, dill, and chervil can be fully harvested about once a month during the growing season. This regular pruning encourages new growth and maximizes leaf yield. In this video, culinary herbalist Susan Belsinger demonstrates how to get the best yield from your herbs.

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Shot by: Kate Geruntho Frank; Edited by: Cari Delahanty