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Drying Herbs

October 8, 2009

Drying your herbs!

 

I have used four different methods to dry the harvest from my garden.  All are easy and I have listed them in order of energy and attention needed.  Those that need the most attention are listed last.

 Before you begin: 

Always pick herbs just before the plant flowers to insure the strongest flavor.

 

Cut only healthy herbs.  Don’t worry about a few dead or damaged leaves; just pluck them off before the drying process.

 

You can cut quite a bit from the herb plant (more than you expect).  For perennials you can cut up to half their height in the fall, but as much as 2/3 to 3/4 the height in the summer season.  With annuals you can cut as much as you want.

  Ways to dry: 
  1. Hang Drying – this is ideal for any long-stemmed herbs, tarragon, lavender, sage, rosemary, mints, lemon balm, etc.
 

Take stems and bundle together, tying them or holding them with a rubber band.  Depending on the size of the stem 10 to 12 stems is a good size bundle.  Choose a hanging location that has good...

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