Drying Herbs
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute
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Episode #304 | Original Air Date: April 29, 2021
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Herbs can be used fresh or dried. Their flavor lasts longer if the herbs are harvested at the right time and properly cured and stored.
The young, tender leaves of herbs can be gathered and used fresh at any time during the season. To dry herbs for later use, harvest them when the plants begin to flower.
Herbs should be dried rapidly in a well-ventilated, darkened room. Wash dusty or gritty leaves in cold water and thoroughly drain them before drying. As soon as the leaves or seeds are dry, pack them in containers that can be closed tightly.
Spice up your life with herbs from your own garden!
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