Growing Herbs : How to Dry Herbs

[Jaytecktonik808]

THE GRUDGE when she closes the microwave ;o

[beowulf04844]

interesting.....ive just grown thyme, parsley and basil for the first time and was wondering how to dry it, will try the microwave version

my only criticism is that its pronounced herb with an 'h' not 'erb ;)

[alisonspearl]

Thank you, Yolanda. Hadn't thought of freezing cilantro; will try it.

[EdmondSwitch]

I have stuffed them in a jar and let the cure in the oils first then I remove the lid and let the sun dry them this won't hurt me will it?

[kwajman04]

How to dry Spearmint, I tried hanging by hanging,, the leaves dry, turn brown and fall off the stock. They don't have a good taste,, so what should i do,,,, anyone???

[darkfang77]

Hello,

I want to make some dried rosemary so I can smell its scent in my home,

do any of these methods work for this purpose? Will it mould?

PLz reply!

Thanks

[9aspengold5]

Have you ever used a dehydrator? So simple.

[AngelicHumanLight]

how interesting people! Your comments are easy when youre not the one in front of the camera. ?? How about, good job lady!!

at least shes putting herself out there~doing what she loves and even taking the time to share w humanity~

thanks!!

[lordblazerpsx]

this is the first time this lady actually had something useful garden info; god i've seen alot of her ehow faqs and none of them made any sense besides this one

[mickyboy200768]

if you decide to use drying trays instead of hangging them upside down ,make sure to not to put herbs in contact with metal, or plastic ,use paper towels or material that with help soak moisture, otherwise fungus will grow on the herbs

[mickyboy200768]

sorry, don;t agree at all,

herbs ,same as every fruit or veg are better to be eaten fresh, you only dry them when near to end of the plant's life cycle, the most and best way to preserve herbs is in a cool dark but with air circulation area (attic ,shed, cellar...etc)and you can still pick and use them while drying ,no need for oven or microware, as the later cooks food from inside out distroying the herb's enzymes before it gets to the plate /pot

[JollyMunkie]

thanks for that. You answered so many questions.

[zoneyzoo]

The video is helpful to a certain point but I think you loose valuable nutrients from your herbs when you microwave the.