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I’m rapidly becoming a big fan of the Dan330 site. This is the place to go for thorough gardening knowledge. In this article they discuss how to harvest and preserve herbs. They also include a list of 25 specific herbs, what part of the herb to harvest, when to harvest and how to preserve herbs.
The article covers:
Harvesting Herbs
- What’s the best way to harvest herbs?
- When is the best time to harvest?
- Which herbs can be harvested for their seed heads?
- More
Preserving Herbs
Once you’ve harvested your herbs there are a variety of ways to dry and preserve them.
- Screen Drying
- Bunch Drying
- Bag Drying
- Oven Drying
- Freezing
Storing Herbs
- What containers are best to store herbs?
- Where should I store the containers?
- How long can I store herbs?
- What’s the sign that my herbs are losing their flavor?
- Herb What and When to Harvest How to Preserve
Specific Herbs
In this section you’ll find 25 specific herbs, what part to harvest, when to harvest and how to preserve. For example:
“Lemon Balm – Top half early, mid, or late summer before flowering Bag dry or bunch dry”
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