The Best Time to Harvest Lilies and Harvesting Methods
Cut flower harvest: When the petals of the first flower on the inflorescence show their natural color, it can be cut. When bulb harvest is not a consideration, cut from the base of the stem to increase the length of the flower stem. If the bulb is to be used or seeds are to be saved, leave 10-20 cm of stem, while retaining a certain number of leaves, and apply additional fertilizer appropriately to promote bulb growth. Bulb harvest: The harvest period can begin once the aboveground part has died off, though the timing varies from place to place. Dig out the bulbs, remove the stems, spread them out to dry (do not sun-dry), and for those being saved for seed, do not damage the root system.
Cut flower harvest: When the petals of the first flower on the inflorescence show their natural color, it can be cut. When bulb harvest is not a consideration, cut from the base of the stem to increase the length of the flower stem. If the bulb is to be used or seeds are to be saved, leave 10-20 cm of stem, while retaining a certain number of leaves, and apply additional fertilizer appropriately to promote bulb growth.
Bulb harvest: The harvest period can begin once the aboveground part has died off, though the timing varies from place to place. Dig out the bulbs, remove the stems, spread them out to dry (do not sun-dry), and for those being saved for seed, do not damage the root system.