How long will they last.
Best place to dry your own herbs attic jars.
Drying your own herbs is really easy.
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For best flavor keep the leaves whole until you are ready to use them then crush.
Enjoy growing and preserving your fresh herbs.
Zippered plastic bags will work as well.
You can use a herb drying rack for that purpose too.
With both methods you ll know the herbs are dry when leaves crumble easily.
Store herbs in airtight containers.
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.
It is a good idea to label your herbs as many look similar when they are dried.
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To keep your herbs fresher longer store them in a cool dry place away from sunlight and away from steam like above the stove.
Here are four other great ways to preserve those fresh herbs.
If you have herbs with stalks tie them together into a bundle and hang them up.
The best time to do this if it fits your schedule is in the morning before the sun is shining on them.
This method can work wonderfully but it s not the only option.
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Dried herbs are best used within a year.
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Store your dried herbs in airtight containers.
Old spice bottles mason jars or even plastic baggies work well for storage.
The traditional way to dry your herbs is with the help of air.
Small canning jars work nicely.
Your herbs will retain more flavor if you store the leaves whole and crush them when you are ready to use them.