Pavel314 wrote:

> I've made a few batches of rose flavored mead over the years by adding
> petals to the batch and plan on another batch this year. Does anyone
> have opinions about the best time of day to pick the roses? I know,
> the stock answer is "while ye may", but does time make any difference?
> I would think that morning would be best, before the heat and light of
> day drain the oils and essences. Any votes for evening? Or High Noon?
> Midnight?
>
> Paul
I hope your source for roses is not those that have been sprayed. The ones
I have used in the past were late season roses that bloomed after I quit
spraying my grapes.