Storing Garden Herbs Tips On Preserving Herbs From The Garden

Air Drying Drying is the easiest way to preserve herbs. Gather stems into small, loose bunches. Secure the ends together with an elastic band or twine then hang upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place that's out of direct sunlight.

How do you preserve fresh herbs from the garden?
How do you store natural herbs?
Can I freeze fresh herbs from my garden?
What can I do with my herbs from the garden?
What is the best way to dry herbs?
How long do the herbs live?
Can I store fresh herbs on the counter?
Is it better to dry or freeze herbs?
Is it better to freeze herbs in water or oil?
What can I do with fresh oregano from the garden?

How do you preserve fresh herbs from the garden?

Place a few sprigs or leaves in freezer wrap or in an airtight freezer container. Spread on a tray or cookie sheet and place in the freezer. When frozen solid, pack into airtight containers. To use in soups or stew, dice washed herbs and pack into ice cube trays.

How do you store natural herbs?

Loosely wrap your hard, woody herbs in a slightly damp paper towel to keep your herbs moist enough so they don't dry out. Place in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator or resealable bag to restrict oxygen from entering and avoid wilting.

Can I freeze fresh herbs from my garden?

Freezing herbs is easy. There's no need to blanch them; just rinse, remove the leaves from the stems and let them dry on a flat tray. You can then put a bunch of these leaves together in a bag and freeze them. You'll end up with a clump of herbs that you can cut up and add to sauces, soups, etc.

What can I do with my herbs from the garden?

10 Things to Make with Too Many Herbs

Freeze Them. Freezing is the best way to store the more delicate (and, in my case, most overabundant) herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley and mint. ...
Chop Them. Into Pestos, Pistous, Chimichurris or Cilantro Chutneys. ...
Dry Them (in the Microwave!) ...
Drink Them. ...
Drink Them. ...
Make Scrubs. ...
Make Oils. ...
Make Butters.

What is the best way to dry herbs?

To Oven-Dry:

Place herb leaves or seeds on a cookie sheet one inch deep or less. Put herbs in an open oven on low heat – less than 180 degrees F – for 2-4 hours. To see if the herbs are dry, check if leaves crumble easily.

How long do the herbs live?

Annual herbs will only live over one season and are expected to live from only 1-4 months, depending upon the plant before they will stop leaf production, make flowers, and go to seed. An exception to the rule is Parsley which is biennial and lives for about 1 year before going to seed.

Can I store fresh herbs on the counter?

Cover and store: If you are storing the herbs in the refrigerator, cover loosely with a plastic bag. Cilantro loves cool temperatures and should be stored in the refrigerator. Parsley can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Is it better to dry or freeze herbs?

However, drying doesn't always capture the flavor as well as we'd like, and for herbs with a higher moisture content like mint, parsley or chives, dehydration may not be an effective option for preservation. Freezing herbs is fast, easy and retains much of the taste, smell and nutrients found in fresh herbs.

Is it better to freeze herbs in water or oil?

If you have a large quantity of herbs, you can throw them in the food processor and pulse to finely chop. If using the food processor, add 2 tablespoons of a neutral-tasting vegetable oil or olive oil—the oil will help preserve the flavor of the herbs as they freeze, and frozen oil melts faster than plain water, too.

What can I do with fresh oregano from the garden?

It goes particularly well with the following foods and recipes:

jazz up pizza/pasta sauces;
use as a pizza sauce itself;
make a simple oregano pasta.
mix with some olive oil and drizzle in a nice salad;
dress up some roast potatoes like these potatoes from A Communal Table;