October 29, 2020

When making hydrosol, which flowers can we buy in which months?

The Flowering Period of Flowers Suitable for Making Hydrosol

Flowering period

March: Pear Blossom, Orchid, Jasmine, Rosemary, Peach Blossom, Gardenia

April: Bitter Orange Blossom, Chiba rose, Jasmine, Rosemary, Peach Blossom, Gardenia

May: Damask Rose, German Chamomile, Cornflower, Calendula, Jasmine, Rosemary, Chiba Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Gardenia, Purslane, Peony, Ginseng Flower, White Ginger Lily, Wormwood

June: German Chamomile, Cornflower, Calendula, Jasmine, Rosemary, Gardenia, White Orchid, Thyme, Purslane, Peony, Lavender, Ginseng Flower, White Ginger Lily

The Flowering Period of Flowers Suitable for Making Hydrosol

July: Jasmine, rosemary, gardenia, White Orchid, Thyme, Purslane, Lavender, White Ginger Lily

August: Jasmine, Rosemary, White Orchid, Purslane, White Ginger Lily

September: Jasmine, rosemary, Osmanthus, White Orchid, Purslane, White Ginger Lily

October: Jasmine, Rosemary, Osmanthus, White Orchid, White Ginger Lily

November: Roselle, White Ginger Lily

Pickled flowers: Some pickled flower materials can also be purchased even are not during the flowering period. Salt cannot evaporate with water during distillation. The water molecules will volatilize with the water-soluble protein of the flower, so there is no need to worry about the salt content of the pickled flowers that will affect the distillation of hydrosol.

The Flowering Period of Flowers Suitable for Making Hydrosol

Some materials that can be bought all year round:

Blue Lotus, Verbenone, Rosemary, Australian Tea Tree, Centella, Ginger, Oman Green Frankincense, Lemon, Cucumber

The Flowering Period of Flowers Suitable for Making Hydrosol

Choosing to buy fresh flowers at the appropriate flowering period can make high-quality dew and essential oils.

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