Bay plants grow on land at an altitude of 225â450 meters above sea level with rainfall of 3,000â4,000 mm/year in the blackish latosol type. Fertilization is done by adding sufficient manure at the time of planting. To add leaves, add NPK fertilizer. Harvesting laurel is done by plucking leaves that are already dark green. The leaves are pruned randomly on the twigs. After the leaves are obtained from the twigs, the leaves are withered by spreading them on the floor at a temperature of ±27 °C with intensive turning for three days. To obtain The essential oil is then distilled with a water and steam distiller for 10 hours
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