Fresh Herb Plants When To Harvest
The air drying process works best with fresh herb plants that have a lower moisture content like oregano, summer savory, thyme, rosemary and dill. Herbs with a higher moisture content will dry better using a dehydrator or microwave. To air dry fresh herb plants, cut the stems and remove any unhealthy leaves. Drying wet herb stems will only result in moldy leaves that are unusable. Once your fresh herb plants are sufficiently dried, store your herbs in airtight containers like canning jars or Ziploc bags. Happy harvest!
The Best Time To Harvest Is In Advance Of Flowering
The best time to harvest your fresh herb plants is in advance to flowering, which will normally take place when the weather begins to cool in the fall. For that reason, harvesting in late summer will guarantee the best flavor and freshness to your herbs, but you can also harvest during the growing season to stimulate additional growth and get a jump start on your stock. Cut your stems in the mid-morning hours when possible, because the morning dew has dried out by then but the fresh herb plants have not yet begun to wilt in the afternoon sun.
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All Summer Gardens Must Come To An End
It has been said that all good things must come to an end, and this is particularly true of our summer gardens. Nearly all plants will not endure the cold, frosty days of winter, which is why harvesting and preserving our crops becomes essential as the cold weather begins to emerge. This is as well true of our fresh herb plants, but don't linger until there's a nip in the air to begin harvesting this crop. When herbs are dried correctly, they can bring you months of appetizing flavors right through the fall and winter.
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The Air Drying Process
The air drying process works best with fresh herb plants that have a lower moisture content like oregano, summer savory, thyme, rosemary and dill. Herbs with a higher moisture content will dry better using a dehydrator or microwave. To air dry fresh herb plants, cut the stems and remove any unhealthy leaves. If it is necessary, rinse your stems with some cool water, and pat dry completely. Drying wet herb stems will only result in moldy leaves that are unusable. Bundle together in batches of four to six stems, and hold them together with a rubber band or piece of string. Keep in mind that the stems will shrink as they dry so you will need to check them periodically and retighten as necessary.
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Place Upside Down In Brown Paper Bag With Holes
Once your herbs are bundled, place your bunches upside down into brown paper bags that have a number of holes punched in them and are labeled with the type of fresh herb plant on the front. Tie the bags closed and hang them up in a warm, airy room and check them every week or two. Once your fresh herb plants are sufficiently dried, store your herbs in airtight containers like canning jars or Ziploc bags. Keep the containers away from direct sunlight and use within one year.
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Happy Harvest!
Using this process for drying and preserving your fresh herb plants, you will be able to enjoy the savory aroma and flavor of home grown herbs year round.
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Jun 6, 2009 @ 4:10 am
- I love fresh herbs and put them in to most of my cooking. I rarely dry my own herbs but I do use dried oregano when fresh is not available. Thank you so much for your tips.
Do you ever dry chives? Those are the only herbs that have consistently survived the Vermont winters. I'm looking forward to fresh chives in salads this summer but it would be wonderful to bring some dried chives back to Miami for the winter.
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