Harvest to Home: A DIY Guide on Making Dry Herbs in Simple Steps

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Are they fed up with the high costs of store-bought herbs that work wonders for your food’s flavour?

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Despite their price tags, dry herbs can significantly elevate your culinary experience.

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Beyond their role as taste enhancers, these herbs boast robust healing potential.

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Throughout history, dry herbs were indispensable in folk medicines,

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stepping in when antibiotics and modern medicines weren’t an option.

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A DIY Guide on Making Dry Herbs in Simple Steps

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Making dry herbs at home is a simple and rewarding process that allows you to preserve the flavours and aromas of fresh herbs for later use.

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Here’s an essential guide on how to make dry herbs at home:

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Harvesting

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Please choose when the herbs peak, usually in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun gets too hot.

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Harvest the herbs using scissors or shears, leaving some growth on the plant for continued growth.

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Cleaning

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Rinse the harvested herbs under cold running water to remove dirt or insects.

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Gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

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