Drying fresh herbs is easier than you think. Like all plants herbs will contain moisture that can be removed soon after you buy or harvest them from your garden.
Removal of water is essential to preserve your herb
s for long periods of time to prevent bacteria and mold growth.
Something to keep in mind is that the water content of herbs does vary. For example, rosemary leaves contain about 10% moisture while basil leaves contain up to 90% water.
This means that basil will take longer to dry then rosemary. Because of the moisture content basil could be a little more difficult to dry then rosemary because it will take longer to remove water.
Here is how you can dry herbs inside your house:
Step 1 – Bundle the herbs
– Bundle the stems of the herbs and tie them neatly together.
– Remove any dead or unhealthy leaves
Do not make your bundle too big. The stems together should be about the size of a pencil
Step 2 – Hang the herbs upside down
– Find a warm dry spot to hang your herbs. This will help remove moisture.
– A good spot is somewhere near a window with plenty of sunlight.
– A kitchen or attic is usually a good spot because they can be dry.
– Avoid basements, as they are usually dark, cool and damp.
Step 3 – Dry the herbs
– A good spot is somewhere near a window with plenty of sunlight.
– A kitchen or attic is usually a good spot because they can be dry.
– Avoid basements, as they are usually dark, cool and damp.
– If you have poor air movement, you can use a fan to help move air.
– Avoid humid areas because the goal is to remove water from the plant. This means dry air is best.
– If your drying area is not good, white powder or black slimy coating can appear. The plant will also smell musty or rotten. If this happens discard the plant.
Step 4 – Wait!
You can check your herbs as often as you like.
The drying process will depend on the herb and your drying environment.
How long do dry herbs? The drying process should take about 1-2 weeks.
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