Harvest and post-harvest handling of medicinal herbs

This guide offers practical recommendations for producers of medicinal and aromatic plants to ensure high-quality outputs in organic agriculture. It addresses critical post-harvest stages including hygiene, harvesting, drying, processing, sorting, packaging, storage, and transport. By standardising these operations, the guide reduces contamination risks from microbiological and other sources, enhancing product quality and marketability. Designed for organic farming systems, it supports consistent, safe, and sustainable practices from harvest to distribution.