Harvest early
Like many gardening tasks, harvesting is best done early in the day before the heat of the day sets in. The oils in the herbs are at their peak concentration in the morning, making them the most flavourful when harvested at this time. As a general rule, it’s best to harvest herbs when they are young and tender, as the leaves will be tastier. There are some exceptions, like woody herbs (rosemary and thyme) which can actually develop more flavour as they mature. For cold-sensitive plants, make sure you harvest before temperatures drop too low to avoid losing your plants to frost.
Don’t wait for flowering (in most cases)
Herbs are most flavourful before they start to flower. Once the plant starts to flower, its
