tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post3431075244478983654..comments2024-03-08T08:35:40.563-05:00Comments on Feathers in the woods: Valerian, how to grow, harvest and dry for useLA Muranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-58325077253905832692020-10-05T20:51:21.401-04:002020-10-05T20:51:21.401-04:00No, they do not need to flower to harvest the root...No, they do not need to flower to harvest the roots, but any you don't harvest this year should flower next year.<br /><br />LisaLA Muranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-24477614073682443432020-09-27T20:36:41.518-04:002020-09-27T20:36:41.518-04:00My Valerian grew easily in a large pot with all of...My Valerian grew easily in a large pot with all of the seeds germinating! I plan to thin them out and put half in the ground for next year. They never flowered though, do they need to flower to harvest? Thanks! Glad to find you Lisa!Earth Scoutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414124696774616836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-3010840850284823112019-06-30T08:36:40.664-04:002019-06-30T08:36:40.664-04:00Yes, they will spread! No need to replant. I plant...Yes, they will spread! No need to replant. I planted my first little patch of valerian all in a row. When it came time to harvest next spring I took out every other plant. They filled in the that year and I had plenty to harvest from again the next spring. Now, they seeds are spreading everywhere...so I dig up the extra plants when I see them and put them all in one place. Let them grow and die off this year, then harvest in spring when they come back.<br /><br />LisaLA Muranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-40373541496128147342019-06-17T18:54:52.223-04:002019-06-17T18:54:52.223-04:00Can you just take part of the roots off the same p...Can you just take part of the roots off the same plant year after year? Or do you have to replant every year? I have two plants and was hoping to just leave them and harvest a little from each every year. Kathttp://willowcreekfarm.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-36064512825088674292019-05-17T23:39:35.106-04:002019-05-17T23:39:35.106-04:00Just the leaves and roots unfortunately. The flowe...Just the leaves and roots unfortunately. The flowers are lovely though so enjoy the sight and smell while they're blooming! You'll want to deadhead the valerian to increase root production. Good luck with it!<br /><br />LisaLA Muranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-8124989235663971362019-05-15T21:58:02.745-04:002019-05-15T21:58:02.745-04:00Thank you for the good information. I just got my...Thank you for the good information. I just got my seeds today and can't wait. I'm glad I read how tall they can be, that changes my plan a bit. Can you use the flowers for anything or just the leaves and roots? Garden of Aquariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427060432901730454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-46717857042286846722019-04-08T17:08:20.602-04:002019-04-08T17:08:20.602-04:00How do you dose the valerian root? By grams?How do you dose the valerian root? By grams?Seattle Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797298961457905141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-67222949484904078602017-07-29T11:24:46.502-04:002017-07-29T11:24:46.502-04:00It's so easy to grow....you definitely should ...It's so easy to grow....you definitely should try it!!<br /><br />LisaLA Muranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827994015402999638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-71710964546024324142017-07-20T10:29:56.381-04:002017-07-20T10:29:56.381-04:00I love using valerian! In the past I've used i...I love using valerian! In the past I've used it as a sleep aid for my kids (and the hubby loves it too). I really would like to grow some of my own someday though. Thanks for the tips!!Randi Tisdallhttps://www.beautifullybohemian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-86804280410974095922017-07-19T08:50:29.883-04:002017-07-19T08:50:29.883-04:00Great information - shared and pinned.Great information - shared and pinned.Carol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543427408513948174.post-86981285996286682222017-07-18T13:22:40.117-04:002017-07-18T13:22:40.117-04:00Thanks for sharing the info from start to finish f...Thanks for sharing the info from start to finish for the plant all in one post! Jamie Oliver (@va_grown)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15707846929465671772noreply@blogger.com