Comments on: How to Harvest and Dry Herbs for Storage

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:54 +0000

In reply to Penny. Penny, If you leave the herbs hanging after they are dry, they could absorb moisture or accumulate dust or insects. I highly recommend storing them in airtight containers once the herbs are dehydrated.

By: Penny

Penny — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:15:49 +0000

How long does one let dried herbs hang after they are dry or must the leaves be taken off the stems soon after dry in order to preserve fragrance, oils & nutrition

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Sun, 09 May 2021 12:35:36 +0000

In reply to Victoria Bentley. Victoria, I think you are ok. The herbs are dried quickly and protected a bit from the direct sun.

By: Victoria Bentley

Victoria Bentley — Sat, 08 May 2021 21:47:07 +0000

I lay my oregano on sheets of paper towel, then cover them with another layer of paper towel and lay in the sun coming through my window in the morning. They dry perfectly in two days and don’t seem to lose their aroma. But I’m wondering if putting them in the sun, albeit through glass and covered by paper, isn’t removing some of the fragrant oils anyway. Any thoughts on this? Thank you

In reply to Tom. Tom, Yes, you can pick and dry plantain foliage. As mentioned in the article above, if you are drying foliage, it is best to harvest before the plant flowers.