Best Place To Dry Your Own Herbs Attic Jars

The herbs from your garden are best when used fresh but there are always more than you can use in one season.

Best place to dry your own herbs attic jars.

Dried herbs from your garden offer the next best thing to fresh. You can use a herb drying rack for that purpose too. A well ventilated attic or basement will work. Here are four other great ways to preserve those fresh herbs.

Air drying is not only the easiest and least expensive way to dry fresh herbs but this slow drying process can also help retain the essential oils of the herbs which helps to maintain their flavor. Periodically check your herbs for moldy leaves or pests and remove. Enjoy growing and preserving your fresh herbs. A great way to dry your herbs is with a homemade drying screen in a dehydrator or by simply hanging them upside down.

Sunlight will reduce the color and flavor of the herb so try to keep them out of direct sun. A well ventilated dry and warm room is the best location. If you have herbs with stalks tie them together into a bundle and hang them up. If you do not have a place to hang them you can also lay your herbs on a screen to dry.

Let me know if you have any questions. Click here to get your free printable herb jar labels basil thyme oregano mint rosemary chives tarragon and rosemary from loving the home life. Store in airtight containers oxygen will degrade herbs over time so storing your dried herbs in airtight containers is best. The oldest way to dry herbs is to take a bunch hang it upside down in a dark and dry basement attic or closet and let nature do the work.

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