How to dry herbs!

Traditionally, herbs are air-dried without the use of any additional heat source.
This can be done by bundling the herbs together, tying the stems with string or a rubber band, and hanging them in a warm, dry place.
Typically, it is easiest to hang the herbs upside-down by the bundled stems.
However, drying racks may be used for those who are drying a large quantity of herbs or doing so regularly. Hanging the herbs from a coat hanger, a nail in the wall, or a curtain rod over a window can also be effective. Alternatively, one can spread the flowers or leaves on an oven sheet or pizza pan and let them dry.

If collecting seeds, tying a paper bag over the bundle and hanging them can catch seeds as they fall out of the seed pods. Drying in this manner can take up to three weeks or less, depending on the plant, its moisture content, and the climate. If some herbs are drying slowly, removing the leaves and flowers from the stem and spreading them on a drying rack can help.

A dehydrator can also be used to dry herbs, but it is important to use one with temperature control and a fan to circulate warm air evenly throughout the batch. Once the herbs are dry, remove the leaves from the stems and store them in glass jars until ready for use. Most herbs can last up to a year before they begin to lose their potency.

For additional guidance on harvesting and drying leafy herbs, resources:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/harvesting-and-drying-leafy-herbs-1327541https://www.bobvila.com/articles/drying-herbs/

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