How to pick honeysuckle

Picking time

The flowering period of honeysuckle is from March to May. When it blooms, it is best to pick it in the early morning and morning. At this time, the honeysuckle has not yet bloomed and retains a relatively strong scent. Due to sufficient nutrients, the color will be better, and the value of honeysuckle in all aspects is also higher. If it is honeysuckle as a commodity, it is best to pick it in the early morning of a sunny day when the dew on the honeysuckle has dried up.

Picking part

When we pick honeysuckle, we usually pick the buds. When picking, we can observe whether the buds are relatively large, the color is just right or close to bluish-white, and the buds are clean. These buds are of very good quality. The flower buds picked should be mature and full, not young buds or those with leaves.

Picking method and post-processing

The honeysuckle buds that we have picked after selection should be placed in a woven or bamboo basket. Be careful not to pile the buds together, but spread them out. The placement time should not exceed four hours. The quality of the honeysuckle will deteriorate after this time. Honeysuckle as a commodity requires more complicated post-processing. The picked honeysuckle should be placed on a straw mat and spread out to dry. Be careful not to expose it to direct sunlight, and the honeysuckle needs to be air-dried within two days. It is best not to turn the honeysuckle over when drying, otherwise the flowers will turn black and reduce the quality.