Information for Collectors
Working With Us
Preparing Organic Roots, Herbs, and Spices to Sell to a Bulk Supplier
Wholesale herbs suppliers and the botanical market are controlled by supply and demand. Even though the demand and usage have increased for medicinal products in the past few years, it is difficult for wholesale spice distributors to project what quantities will be in demand in the future. It also makes it difficult to plan cultivation. For this reason, wildcrafting has been the most successful way to meet the needs of the medicinal herb manufacturer. Instead of simply being a wholesale supplier of bulk organic spices, herbs and botanicals, we like to work with our collectors to help them prepare the highest quality organic and wildcrafted herbs and spices.
Properly Harvesting and Drying Natural Remedies
Learn the correct methods for gathering and drying roots, barks, and herbs to preserve their quality and effectiveness, ensuring the best results for natural remedies.izards collaborate seamlessly to turn ideas into impactful experiences.
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Roots
When the roots are gathered, they should be rinsed in clear water. After all dirt and tops are removed, lay them out to dry. Care should be taken so that the roots are spread out where the air can circulate around them. This prevents molding. DO NOT OVEN DRY OR SUN DRY GINSENG! We purchase only air-dried Ginseng.
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Barks
When peeling such barks as Wahoo, Black Haw, etc., care should be taken that the woody parts are removed. In preparing Slippery Elm Bark, be sure that it is rossed (outer bark is scraped off). The rough coarse outer bark of Elm must be completely removed before drying and selling. Elm bark must be harvested early in the season when the bark is white. Do not harvest red or dark bark.
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Herbs and Leaves
Gather when the plant is in the seed or flowering stage. Dry out of the sun so they retain their original green color. When gathering herbs, the plant must be cut where the first leaf begins to branch out. We do not buy the heavy stems of the plant. When leaves are wanted, we are referring specifically to the leaves and tender tops only. Herbs and leaves must be green in color when they are picked and heavy roots should be cut or split to dry.
Harvesting Botanicals
Harvest Times
Products:
Growing Times
Harvest Times
Inquiry Times
Leaves
May to Aug
June to Aug
Mar to June
Herbs
May to Sept
May to Sept
Mar to June
Roots
March to Oct
Mar to Nov
Mar to Nov
Barks
Jan to Dec
Aug to Oct
May to Oct
Flowers
May to Sept
May to Sept
April to Sept
Basic Guidelines
Sustainable Harvest Practices
Follow these general guidelines when working with American Botanicals.
American Herbal Products Association
Learn more about AHPA Sustainable Practices at their website.
Contact Us
If you are a collector and would like more information please reach out to someone on our team.
