How to Keep Your Herbs Fresh

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We have been talking about holistic remedies, particularly when it comes to using 
herbs. If you have plants at home or want to buy fresh herbs, how od you keep them 
fresh? We are going to help you with that today. 


When to Dry Your Herbs

What many people choose to do is to dry their herbs, after getting them fresh. This is 
going to help them last the longest, but keep in mind it might limit you a little as far as 
how the herbs can be used. Though for medicinal purposes, it is a great idea, especially 
if you want to use your healing herbs in a tea. 

Drying herbs can be done either by hanging and air drying them, or by using a food 
dehydrator. Most herbs are very delicate, so you want to be careful not to use a high 
heat and never use your oven. Herbs should be spaced out for proper circulation of air, 
then stores in an airtight container.


Keeping Your Fresh Herbs Fresh

If you prefer keeping your herbs in their fresh form until you figure out you want to use 
them, that is an option, though they will not last as long as dried herbs. With fresh 
herbs, the refrigerator or freezer is probably the best option. 

The difference is between the types of herbs. For softer herbs, like parsley and basil, 
you want to treat them like delicate flowers. This means not washing them, cutting off 
about an inch of the stems, and placing them in water in the refrigerator.

With hard herbs, like rosemary and mint, you are trying to hold in the moisture as long 
as possible. These can be washed and dried first, before wrapping them up and putting 
them in a plastic storage bag.


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