The harvest is ready after a minimum of 116 days, but before 130 days. The 16-day window ("the Min window") is when the crop's rasa (essence) is sweetest.
For the first 16 days after planting, do not touch the plants. Mbah Maryono believed that human breath (ambegan) stunts early root growth. Instead, whistle. Mbah maryono 116-16 Min
The base herbs in Mbah Maryono's batch 116 typically contain high levels of xanthorrhizol (from Temulawak). The "16 Min" threshold ensures these compounds are bioavailable without damaging heat. The harvest is ready after a minimum of