Lavender
Lavender is native to the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats. Today, it flourishes throughout southern Europe, Australia, and the United States. Lavender is a heavily branched short shrub that grows to a height of roughly 60 centimeters (about 24 inches). Its broad rootstock bears woody branches with upright, rod-like, leafy, green shoots.

Storage
» Store in the coldest area of the walk-in cooler. Kitchen heat will cause lavender to yellow, wilt and lose its flavor.
» Store in the original container. Do not stack heavy objects on top of cases to limit the potential of crushing.
» Keep away from drafts from the cooler fan. Exposed lavender is highly susceptible to dehydration.
» Product is moderately susceptible to ethylene gas damage. Store away from ethylene producing fruits where possible. Ethylene damage will appear as yellowing and accelerated decay.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Product has an expected optimum she
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.lf life of 2-3 days. Plan to rotate frequently and purchase for immediate needs.

Preparation
» Lavender is often field-packed and needs to be washed before preparation
» Limit the time the product is out of refrigeration, do not allow the unused product to reach room temperature.
» Store prepped product immediately into refrigeration (covered) upon completion of the prep.