How to Preserve Herbs
Harvest herbs from the garden., Wash dirty herbs carefully.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Harvest herbs from the garden.
Use strong scissors or a kitchen knife to snip the herbs.
If the herb can survive winter (i.e. it is a perennial with over-wintering abilities), cut the stems at the base of the plant.
Other herbs can be entirely pulled out and the roots and woody parts composted after cutting.
Cut all herbs used for drying in a way that leaves them with long stems.
See "Tips" for hints on best times to harvest. , If you have to wash your herbs because of dirt, the best thing to do is to gently spray them with a fine mist sprayer and then wipe them. (Otherwise there may be a risk of mildew problems during storage.) Pat them with a paper towel or shake dry. -
Step 2: Wash dirty herbs carefully.
Detailed Guide
Use strong scissors or a kitchen knife to snip the herbs.
If the herb can survive winter (i.e. it is a perennial with over-wintering abilities), cut the stems at the base of the plant.
Other herbs can be entirely pulled out and the roots and woody parts composted after cutting.
Cut all herbs used for drying in a way that leaves them with long stems.
See "Tips" for hints on best times to harvest. , If you have to wash your herbs because of dirt, the best thing to do is to gently spray them with a fine mist sprayer and then wipe them. (Otherwise there may be a risk of mildew problems during storage.) Pat them with a paper towel or shake dry.
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