HARVESTING HERBS

By gammy

HARVEST HINTS:

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Ingredients

WHEN TO HARVEST:
THE BEST TIME TO HARVEST HERBS FOR DRYING IS JUST BEFORE THEY START TO SET THEIR FLOWERS. PICK HERBS EARLY IN THE MORNING AFTER THE DEW IS OFF THE LEAVES BUT BEFORE THE HEAT OF THE DAY BEGINS.

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Preparation

Step 1

BEST HERBS TO DRY:
BASIL, GREEK OREGANO, MINT, ROSEMARY, THYME.
HOW TO HARVEST:
CUT THE WHOLE STEM OFF CLOSE TO THE BODY OF THE PLANT.
DRY IN MICROWAVE OVEN OR DEHYDRATOR.
PLACE HERBS ON PAPER TOWEL AND TOP WITH PAPER TOWEL. MICROWAVE ON HIGH 1 OR 2 MINUTES OR PLACE ON DEHYDRATOR RACKS AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS. KEEP DRIED HERBS IN TACT IN SEALED BAGGIE UNTIL READY TO USE. DO NOT CRUMBLE UNTIL READY TO USE FOR BEST FLAVOR.