How to Harvest Rosemary
Cut the rosemary., Make bundles of evenly sized rosemary stems., Tie each bundle together., Hang each bundle upside down in a dry, dark and well ventilated area., Take down the bundles when the rosemary has dried., Store., Label and date.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut the rosemary.
The best day to collect rosemary is a fine, dry day. -
Step 2: Make bundles of evenly sized rosemary stems.
Cut off loose and scraggly ends.
Keep the bundles at a maximum of 10 stems each. , Leave some twine dangling for hanging each bundle. , Leave to hang for 1
- 2 weeks. , Untie each bundle and remove the rosemary leaves by running your hand down each stem.
This should be performed over a clean workbench surface or a large container, such as a mixing bowl. , Collect the dried rosemary leaves and place into airtight containers for storage. , The dried rosemary is now ready for your culinary pursuits. -
Step 3: Tie each bundle together.
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Step 4: Hang each bundle upside down in a dry
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Step 5: dark and well ventilated area.
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Step 6: Take down the bundles when the rosemary has dried.
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Step 7: Store.
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Step 8: Label and date.
Detailed Guide
The best day to collect rosemary is a fine, dry day.
Cut off loose and scraggly ends.
Keep the bundles at a maximum of 10 stems each. , Leave some twine dangling for hanging each bundle. , Leave to hang for 1
- 2 weeks. , Untie each bundle and remove the rosemary leaves by running your hand down each stem.
This should be performed over a clean workbench surface or a large container, such as a mixing bowl. , Collect the dried rosemary leaves and place into airtight containers for storage. , The dried rosemary is now ready for your culinary pursuits.
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